Elizabeth Arden Eye care Review

 

When I finished my Helix-D Eye Serum , I was a bit at a lot for a moment as I don't know which eye product I would use next.  Will it be better than Helix-D?  Will it work just as good?  As much as I'd love to stick on repurchasing Helix D, I am a Beauty Product reviewer and I need to test out products out in the market for YOU guys and for MYSELF --- I just want to try new products!  *lol*

Not that I am using you guys as an excuse but this is a job I gave to myself even without YOU hiring me!  I am very hardworking like that *winks*

Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Capsules

 Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum

Php3,910.00

Available at LAZMALL

A lot of action from a little twist.

NEW Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum visibly firms and reduces the look of crow’s feet and puffiness1 for eyes that look younger and brighter.

AMW says ---

• Easy to bring for travel - no spillage.
• Easy twist top making it easy to get the right amount of "serum" for both eyes every single time.
• Hydrates eye in an instant.
• Crows feet visibly reduced (as I have dry undereye area)
• Concealer appears better whenever I use this.
• A bit greasy at first application, it sits for a couple of minutes before it gets completely absorbed.
• This product appears to work more on the hydration area rather than reduction of eye puffiness and undereye circles.  I felt the Cream needs to work hand in hand with this serum.  

Elizabeth Arden Available At Shopee!

 

Everyone who is close to me know how much of an online shopper I am!  Even pre-pandemic, online shopping has always been my expertise kaya it isn’t unusual for me to shop even for groceries, toys, homeware and even beauty items!

So recently, I was searching for an eye product since I already “hit the pan” on a lot of eye products.

Speaking of searching for eye products online!  Did you know Elizabeth Arden is available at Shopee?

And I immediately got the NEW Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream from Elizabeth Arden because this brand has always been my mom-in-law’s favorite!

Recently, various beauty brands are launching Retinol based skincare products and I can’t wait to try these myself.

According to the brand —- 

Smooth, brighten, and de-puff for younger-looking eyes.

From the creators of the award-winning Retinol Capsules* comes the same line-smoothing power suited for the delicate eye area.

Formulated with Smart Retinol technology and packaged to keep the light and air out and potency in. Targets fine lines, crow’s feet, puffiness and dark circles for a well-rested, hydrated and youthful-looking appearance.

•    Smart Potency - Our microencapsulated retinol absorbs 5x deeper** with 8-hour continuous release

•    Smart Results – A blend of retinol, peptides and niacinamide helps smooth, brighten, de-puff and keeps the delicate eye area hydrated

•    Smart Dosage - Dispenses the perfect amount of product with an airless pump to protect formula potency

In consumer testing, 98% saw an overall improvement in eye area.***

Key ingredients include:

•    Microencapsulated Retinol

A clinically proven wrinkle smoother, it helps refine texture around the eye area. Retinol is protected within multi-layered crystalline microcapsules for 8 hours of continuous release.

•    Peptide Blend

Peptides act as building blocks, working with collagen and elastin found naturally in skin to help firm and improve tone.

•    Niacinamide Blend

A mix of superior ingredients with brightening benefits helps to diminish the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

I also will try the Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum.  I have always been a fan of this brand when it comes to skincare so I’ll definitely update you guys soon!

Feel free to comment down below if you have tried/used any of the products mentioned above!

Elizabeth Arden products are available at Shopee.

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!

 

Eureka Moment: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil

When you say the brand Elizabeth Arden and ask me my favorite product, I won't bat an eyelash and will tell you right away --- The Eight Hour Cream!

The Eight Hour Cream saved me on several occasions!  That's why my brother knew what to gift me whenever he arrives for vacation!  He purchase them at the Duty Free shops and I love the thoughtful gift so much!

During the most recent International Shopping Day for Luxasia, I was so ecstatic to learn that the Eight Hour Cream bore a child called Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil!

Powered by our superfruit blend, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, this ultra-fine mist leaves skin feeling reinvigorated and looking healthy.

See the Future for Peter Thomas Roth, Guerlain, Shiseido and Elizabeth Arden

For the year 2018, I get a glimpse of what's in store for brands Guerlain, Shiseido, Elizabeth Arden, adding New York-based skincare brand Peter Thomas Roth in the roster during the International Press Shopping Event at Century City Mall.

Let's start with the newest brand that recently hit our shores!



Peter Thomas Roth, is the brand I usually see on online sites like Sephora and Ulta and I'm glad to check them out in person!

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Speed Services

Everybody's on a rush nowadays even I can't spend more than 2 hours of "me time" just because I have to accomplish multiple tasks in a day plus I have to take in consideration traffic hours thus I spend most of my time driving instead of relaxing.

For a tired mom like myself or any tired person in general, I am sure we appreciate those mini "window of free time" to rejuvenate ourselves.  To some, it is shopping, while others go for a quiet time inside a coffee shop.  As for me, I like to do some pampering but with limited time.

Elizabeth Arden recently launched The Red Door Speed Services at Trinoma and I am so excited to have tried the services on my own.

Elizabeth Arden wanted to fulfill the total beauty needs of today's busy and active women, a team of beauty experts in store will be offering express services aimed to pamper, rejuvenate and relax consumer.

Here's the best part, The Red Door Speed Services are complimentary for Elizabeth Arden customers.

Let me guide you to the services they offer:

1. Booster Bar
Customized Oxygen Blast available in Lifting, Detoxifying, Brightening and Hydrating. This 15-minute spa refresher includes cleansing and toning, followed by a quick mist of customers’ preferred Oxygen Blast serum delivered via an airbrush stylus.

I've done this but was so relaxed I wasn't able to take a photo of it!  But it is worth every single minute because I can see my skin recharged almost immediately!

Beauty Discovery with Shiseido, Guerlain and Elizabeth Arden

When invited for a "Beauty Discovery", who can say  no to that especially since I've been living and breathing "anything Beauty-Related" for the past 2 decades?  (yes friends, I've been holding and touching makeup as young as 16 years old applying makeup on classmates during school plays!

Brands Shiseido, Guerlain and Elizabeth Arden unveiled their 2017 Spring/Summer Collections in Ayala Mall's Greenbelt 5 Gallery.

Let's start with Elizabeth Arden, I have always known about the brand for their effective skincare products, I have stocked up so much on their Eight Hour Cream and little do I know the brand has so much more to offer!

The cream has its' own version called the Eight Hour Miracle Hydrating Mist!

AMW Gives: Elizabeth Arden Green Tea

Last November was hailed the National Green Tea Month!  I shared about these 2 Green Tea scents I got from Elizabeth Arden and promised everyone I'll be giving one away!

I know, it's December now and the year is almost ending!  I actually wanted to do this giveaway for the Holidays because...you all know, it is better to give than to receive especially the Holiday season!

So this giveaway will be extremely easy!

Mechanics:

• Open to Philippine Residents.  As long as I can send the package via courier to your home.
• Contest starts today ends December 30, 2016.  Sorry have to do the sending AFTER the Christmas rush.
• Comment with your name and email address below.  
• Answer this question:  "Which particular green tea scent from Elizabeth Arden would you want to receive and why?"
• Share my IG post (once I posted) on your IG account telling everyone why you joined!
• That's it!  Pray and hope you win!

International Press Shopping Day with Shiseido, Elizabeth Arden and Guerlain

How does it feel to see Shiseido, Guerlain and Elizabeth Arden products all together in ONE location?

OVERWHELMING!




These 3 brands comprise Luxasia's Prestige Cosmetics Division and they dubbed that special day as International Press Shopping Day!

With fellow Bloggers Marj and Rowena

How To: Insanely Soft Lips

This is how my exact lips look after doing all the steps!

And I am trying my best to keep this regular and do this at least every night before I go to bed!  I hope you'll find these simple tips helpful because This Is How I Do It --- to create insanely soft lips!

What you need ---

Something New: Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea Yuzu

Ask me my favorite Elizabeth Arden scent, hands down...still the discontinued True Love.  I still have a half empty bottle and I'm saving up scent for very special occasions.

And just when I thought nothing would excite me after True Love.  Well, suddenly, my spirits were uplifted after seeing this. And thank you Elizabeth Arden for including "Sparkling Lemon" into your scent. 

"Sparkling. Uplifting. Feminine. Green Tea Yuzu, captivates its wearer through bright notes of Yuzu zest, sheer bergamot, sparkling lemon which meet an etheral wave of green tea vapors and lemon tree petitgrain."

Something New: Elizabeth Arden, You've Done It Again!

It's True!
Elizabeth Arden, the brand, is very sentimental to me as I owned my first ever "expensive" perfume highschool days and it is TRUE LOVE by Elizabeth Arden.  The scent is discontinued (I don't understand why) but I purchased quite a lot of backups in HK as that is how loyal I am!  (Isn't Mr. AMW Lucky??? teeeheee)

When I got Untold, I immediately raised an eyebrow thinking it won't ever be good enough for my favorite True Love scent...I mean seriously, who can top TRUE LOVE?  ---> *laughs*  I'm getting a bit too personal here!  :P

 

Truthfully, I left this scent inside a paperbag under my table and almost forgot about it!  When I was off to check in a hotel before Kyle's first birthday party, I panicked as most of my fragrances are still in my old home, so I grabbed Untold and used it on the day of my son's special day!

Readers' Corner: My Pregnancy Skincare

Happy Friday my dear readers!  Today, I will be writing a special post on the most requested "Pregnancy Skincare Routine" that I've been doing since I got pregnant.  The readers who asked are either pregnant while some aren't, they just have strong sensitive to product scent or some have really sensitive skin!  

Please bear in mind that the products listed below are used based on my continuous product testing and I did ask my Doctor regarding some of the products used below!  If you are pregnant and has sensitivity to certain ingredients, it is very important to ask your doctor, they are way more professional than I am!  :)

It is funny how our body works, as soon as I got pregnant, no matter how much I would like to use my regular skincare regimen, my strong sensitivity to product scents puts me off and it was automatic for me to use the least products possible!  I call my Pregnancy Skincare Regimen the "Evolution of Man" stage!  I started from the super basic "water only" cleansing routine then slowly improving as my morning sickness subsides!  

First 2 Months ---

I cannot stay inside a washroom without the urge to throw up so I always try to be as quick as possible when I brush my teeth and wash my face.  My skin survived 2 full months of just plain water and scrubbing my face using my Konjac Sponge! (Please read past review HERE.)  It was a big surprise for me that I did not have breakout at all!  My skin looks okay, not at its best but I can face anyone with bare face at this stage!  

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Review

My UDL (Ultimate Dry Lips) is hopeless, I have found a lot of good lip products that works but "re-application" will always be the key to lip moisturization!

My brother, gifted me Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream last year and I stored it inside my "stock cabinet" and left it there for quite sometime as I was busy finishing up my existing 3 lip products that are scattered on "core" places inside my room.

One night, as I was watching a YT video of Lisa Eldridge, she mentioned about the "Eight Hour Cream" that she applied all over her lips and woke up with nice, soft and supple lips!  I got off my bed right away and checked the "Elizabeth Arden" gift that brother gifted me --- Wow!  I own one!!!

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant says ---

The skincare classic that soothes, restores, calms and helps relieve chapped, cracked, dry skin. Soothes roughness, redness and minor skin irritations. 

AMW Version: Purples without the Black Eyed Peas

Happy Thursday! Sorry for the weird title!  Black Eyed Peas lover out there, don't hate me ok?  I just find the title unique and hoping it would catch your attention! (KSP kasi ako) :P  

When it comes to purples, clients would always shy away and say: "I'm not that fair, it won't look good on me, I'll probably look like someone with black eye!"

I actually went through the similar stage when I was still studying make-up!  There are definitely a lot of practice and a lot of color combining done before I found a way to use purples on a daily basis without looking tired or messy!

Note that this is a toned down version because this look is meant for daytime!  Yes, you can wear it at work without getting strange looks from colleagues!

Tips

• Try not to pile up a lot with a single shade of dark purple eyeshadow.
• Use different shades of purples to have "3-dimensional effect."
• Use at least 2 shades to create a purple look, one is any shade of purple while the other is a highlighter!  Could be golds, beige, etc...
• Use an eye primer or eyeshadow base and pat on the dark eyeshadow to prevent fall outs.
• For fall outs, do not use your fingers in wiping them off, gently brush the excess off with a big powder brush or fan brush!  *works ALL the time!*

AMW Diagram

Step 1:
It wasn't shown on photo but I actually applied Urban Decay Primer Potion all over lids.  Applied purple shade from Lancome Color Fan 6 Color Eyeshadow Palette.

Step 2:
With the same Lancome Color Fan 6 Color Eyeshadow Palette, use the shimmery gold eyeshadow on the inner corner of the eyes to create a "brigher" look!  This helps cast away the dark shadow that can make your eyes look tired!

Step 3:

For a fake "deeper set of eyes" look, I used a darker purple shade from my Sleek Divine Graphite Palette.

Step 4:
Apply eyeliner of your choice!  I always go for gel liners or liquid liners!  Pencil liners I use to tight line!

Drew my brows with Paul & Joe Eyebrow Pencil no. 2.  Curled my lashes and used Majolica Majorca Lash Enamel Glamour Volume on Mascara in Black.

Here's a daytime, non-tiring eyes

Workable for office girls!

 

Scroll down to check what's on the rest of my face

 

For the Face:
Kanebo Revue Powder Foundation BE-C

For the Cheeks:
The Body Shop's Autumn Leaves Compact

in Shade 02 Berry

For the Lips:
Stila Lip Pots in Amande

Top with Stage Wondergloss in Sophia

Get that lazy bum out of your room!
Face your day with a huge smile!  It's Thursday!
Friday is super reachable!

Have you perfected your purple eyeshadow?
What shade do you pair it with?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Version: "Subtle Barbie Pink" Look

Humpy Wednesday!  Finally, my second look for the year!  That sounds pathetic! *laughs* Anyways, I promised a look inspired by My Favorite Frosted Pink Lipstick and many of you cannot sport "Smokey Eye" makeup especially during the daytime!  I wouldn't too!  So I've decided to play around with the lipstick and create a simpler look perfect for girls who loves the safer side...

Subtle Barbie Pink Eyes

I'm getting better with these diagrams right?

(Pat my back please, lol)

Before I go to step 1, I always fill in my brows with my favorite eyebrow pencil.  I am almost done with my Paul & Joe Eyebrow Pencil no. 4.  I primed my eyes with Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer.

Step 1:

Using a flat shader brush, in my case, it's the Leow Cornell 3/8 Maxine Mop brush , apply NYX  Dolly Pink with a patting motion on the crease area going a tiny bit above.

Step 2:

To create a depth to my small eyes, I've used Dollface's 88 Pcs. Earth Color Palette (right most part 3rd to the last) or any matte medium brown eyeshadow color with a large blending brush.  Wiper motion is recommended and blend all harsh lines.

Step 3:

With the same palette, use a smaller crease brush with pointed tip or even without, to grab a darker shade of brown (rightmost part second from the bottom), apply the color on the outer V and open your eyes to check once in awhile to make sure the color blends well.

Step 4:

With a liquid liner, or cream liner, apply above and below the lashline.  In this tutorial, I am using Coastal Scents gel liner in True Black (which is drying up by the way as it has been a year with me).

Step 5:

To create a dimension of different shade, I've applied Maybelline's Vivid and Smooth Liner in Purple on the waterline.

Ok, seriously this is a bit brighter in person! hahahaha But you get the drift!  I forgot to include the photo but I've added a white shimmery eyeshadow on the inner corners of my eyes for that bright, awake look!

Curled my lashes with Elizabeth Arden's Lash curler (thanks Gracie for this) and my L'Oreal Mascara in Black.  You can use falsies but since this is a simple day look, I prefer to love my puny lashes!

Subtle Pink perfect for daytime

What's on the rest of my face aside from....

ahmm...my face?  *hahaha*

For the Face:

The New Revlon's Photoready Compact Makeup 

in Natural Beige using compact sponge

Set with Shu Uemura Loose Powder 

with Charm Mini Kabuki Brush

For the Cheeks:
Revlon Matte Blush in Barely Buff

For the Lips:

Making sure my lips were prepped with lip balm prior to eyeshadow application, blot lips with tissue and apply Revlon's Just Bitten Lipstain, after dry, apply NYX Acapulco Lipstick.  I did the extra step of Just Bitten Lipstain as my original lip color is quite pigmented, I want the "frosted pink" to show up even more.

And I prefer a non-pink outfit to give a nice contrast on your Subtle Barbie Pink look

And who says you can't be childish as you grow older?  

*looks around*

NO ONE! :P

(this happens just once in this AMW Blog

I can't promise outside the blogosphere though)

Are you ok to sport such a "girly" look?
I definitely can!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!