Mid-Year Gift-Giving Ideas

Hi AMW friends!  You are probably surprised seeing this Mid-Year Gift-Giving ideas.  It's not even Christmas and it's not even a countdown to Christmas.

Well, why not?  I realized, we don't need holidays to be generous!  I am a strong believer of making people who matters to you happy anytime of the day!  And of course, doing good deed (non-material thing) is priceless but sometimes, it would help to give some material things that you think would matter to the receiver!  And after looking at the products inside my home, I can't help but think of the people who would appreciate these thus came the blog post: "Mid-Year Gift-Giving Ideas".  

And as always, feel free to add the list so we can all share gift-giving ideas and how it can make anyone's day extra special!

For the Hair Lovers

Me!  And probably you?  My big sister too!  My favorite gift-giving guide for hair loving friends are "Hair Treatment".  Deep conditioning treatment as inexpensive as those from Watson's (Buy 1 Take 1 offer) or as pricey as those from Kerastase.  It really depends on my budget.  But on days you just want to say: "Just because I thought of you", a simple shampoo and conditioner combination could be a deal breaker!  I would happily accept a shampoo and conditioner set just like the ones I recently received.  It actually made my day because I may have bouncy hair every time you see me, it took me some time to reach to that "level of bounciness"!  With the help of my trustee flat iron or curling iron!  

And on days I don't have time, I may gift this shampoo and conditioner a try from Dove.  

The Dove Oxygen and Nourishment Solutions

This pair is said to address our #FlatHairProblems so I can't wait to give this a try!

Jergens

Jergens lotion and I goes way back!  I was a high school student when I received my first bottle (with pump) as given to me by my best friend's dad (yes, close kami!)  And I shared this huge bottle with my mom and sister and the rest was history.

Fast forward to today, Jergens Original Beauty Lotion has been a very important part of our household.  How?  Well, I did share this story before but just in case you forgot, well, my mom is wearing medical stockings for her varicose and poor her for getting all those "itches"!  According to the doctor, it is advisable to apply lotion daily to keep the skin hydrated and thank goodness for Sampleroom as I got a good supply of her favorite Lotion so I'm sharing all these to her!  And my mom was surprised to see there are so many new variants and you know what's her favorite?  The Daily Moisture and Ultra Healing variant!

Personally, I love the Age Defying variant and Soothing Aloe variant!  And my sister? Naku, let's not talk about her, she's addicted to lotions and she loves them all!  

There are so many lotion brands out there but one of my favorite is definitely Jergens!  Because they have so many variants to choose from, they smell great, non-greasy and best of all?  They are inexpensive for the quality you get!  

Full size: 50ml / 100ml bottle / 100ml tube / 200ml / 500ml / 650ml
Price: Php42.00 / Php79.00 /  Php99.00 / Php 137.00 / Php246.00 / Php359.00

What's your favorite Jergens Variant?
Thank you Sampleroom!


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Unboxing: BDJBox September 2014 Beauty Innovations

BDJ Box never failes to surprise me with their monthly beauty products, this September Box ain't no exception!  This Beauty Innovations Box is worth EVERY SINGLE CENT you spent in subscribing because they are fill in mostly FULL sized products!  I love how this box is versatile!  You see new releases and all-time favorites as well!  

You want something for hair?  Skin?  Face?  They have it all! 

The box is bigger than the regular BDJ Box.

TADAH!

AMW Reports: I Met the Cute Couple - Jorgen and Christine

It's Saturday!!!  It's going to be a busy day together for mommy, daddy and baby AMW!  Yes, we're going out as a family and I'm quite excited to see Baby AMW explore the world!  *naks!  Exaggeration lang*  

Last Thursday, I was invited to watch the final episode of Christine and Jorgen's love story.  In case you forget, it all started with The Rose Fever wherein I get to experience how sweet Jorgen could be!  (P.S. I was still very pregnant back then).  Then, from all the research, I found a bit of information about Jorgen via www.jorgendipity.com .  Then the first kilig episode came when Christine (the accountant) shared a VLOG about how she met "the man who got away" the second time around during her first day of work!  Frankly speaking, I got "bitin" with each episodes and was able to watch all 4!  (Search Jorgendipity on Youtube).

Anyways, the launch was held at Makati Shangri-la Hotel and all 4 videos were shown.  Just when I was expecting for the last episode, Christine came out (fresh na fresh) looking so much like Toni Gonzaga still gushing about Jorgen. 



Then she left and the last episode was shown as we really want to know what happened.  Was it a happy or sad ending?

Eureka Moment: Inexpensive Moisturizer that Works!

After giving birth, I've noticed that my hands and feet are extra dry!  I know I've been complaining about my dry skin for years but the dryness today is different and I call myself a "shrink" (not the doctor..lol) but a lady with shrinking skin (from dryness)!  

Since I'm actively moving and staying close to Baby AMW for the whole day, I stayed away from any lotions or creams as I know how sensitive baby skin could be so I'd rather suffer the dryness rather than Baby AMW suffering from possible allergies.  But after 3 weeks in denial, I've decided to at least moisturize my hands at night as I spend lesser time cuddling Baby AMW (trying hard not to do so).

I've had the Jergens Overnight Repair Nightly Restoring Moisturizer for quite some time and even gifted some to my mom who actively uses moisturizing lotions for her legs before she use her medical leg stockings!  I'm glad I finally gave it a try as this product is indeed "Eureka Moment" worthy! 

AMW and Vibelle Gives: Caronia and Jergens --- CLOSED!!!

Congratulations to ---

Jenny Ruth Austria

I will email you and will await for your response within 48 hours or a new winner will be picked! 

Happy long weekend to Philippine readers!  To celebrate Bonifacio Day (which is totally unrelated with the prizes to be honest!)  *laughs*  I want to create better vibes by doing a quick contest care of our lovely friends from Vibelle (local distributor for Caronia and Jergens).

What's in store for the winner?

Caronia's New Collection: Miss Mystic

This is the new holiday collection released by Caronia.  The new collection features 3 mystifying shades that works well with any outfit and of course, perfect for the coming holidays!  It's not the usual bright red and bright green combination, these polish shades are perfect for girls who plans to hop from one party to another and yet looks fashionably gorgeous!

Shades:

• Rouge - your basic red in a not-so-usual elegant shade.
• Taupe - a great nude shade to complement this season's hottest colors and trends.
• Moss - a deep green shade with a hint of frost.

Jergens Collection of Moisturizers

It's never too late to start moisturizing your skin anywhere and anytime with the new 100ml tubes Jergens imported from Australia.  

Variants:

• Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer: penetrates through 5 layers of your skin's surface to start healing at the source.
• Soothing Aloe Relief Skin Cooling Moisturizer: instantly revives and refreshes skin after prolonged sun exposure.
• Age Defying Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer: rejunenates skin and minimize the effects of skin aging.

Mechanics:

• LIKE AskMeWhats on Facebook.
• Comment in this blog post together with your name and email address and answer this question: "How old were you when you learned about Jergens and Caronia?" (As for me, it was around 15 years old!)
• ONE Comment per person only.
• Contest is open for Philippine Residents.  Contest starts today ends December 9, 2012.
• 1 winner will receive both Caronia (including the super cute red pouch!) and Jergens gift pack.  Winner will be picked via Fruit Machine and name will be announced in this post and email notification will be sent.  Winner must answer the email within 48 hours or a new winner will be picked.

The Miss Mystic Collection is available in all leading supermarkets, department stores and drugstores nationwide.  For more nail styling tips, like Caronia on Facebook and check out www.caronia.com.ph.

Jergens moisturizers are available in selected health and beauty store, department stores and supermarkets nationwide.

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Eureka Moment: Moisturizing Liquid Soap

I have a tube of hand cream inside my bag, on top of my office table and right beside my bed!  Do I use them as often as needed?  *smiles sheepishly*....NO!

I think a lot of you have the same sentiments as I do.  It feels weird to use a hand cream after every wash especially when you're off to write or type or especially when you plan to eat!  Hats off to people out there who are very determined to have soft hands!

If there's a will there's a way, there are products for lazy people or people with a lot of excusses. *me!*  I am into liquid soap because it does not strip as much oil as regular soaps!  I've been a liquid soap user from Brands A-Z!  I've used a couple and found nothing spectacular!

Eureka Moment!

A brand that makes good body lotion came out with a Moisturizing Liquid Soap!  Housed in a very simple white and mint green packaging, I've tested it right away!

Jergens Extra Moisturizing Liquid Soap (as copied from back portion of this packaging)

Cleans Completely : The rich, creamy formula creates a soft lather to clean thoroughly, removing dirt and germs.

Gentle on Skin : Jergens skin care products have been trusted for generations.  Enriched with real Jergens lotion, the pH balanced formula will leave your skin feeling soft and clean.

Smells Great : The classic cherry-almond fragrance is almost as well known as the Jergens Brand itself.  Enjoy this clean, soft fragrance every time you wash.

Jergens Moisturizing Liquid Soap comes in 2 sizes:
200ml retails at Php107.75 (approx $2.50)

500ml retails at P183.75 (approx $4.40)

The best part?  Jergens Liquid Soap is available in economical refill sizes!  I wish all liquid soap companies would do this!

I am not promoting on not using hand creams because I envy you if you are loyal to your hand  creams.

To most of us who are too lazy, we should at least take care of our hands during washing!

Are you a regular soap user? Or liquid soap lover?
What's your favorite brand?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: Jergens Naturals Renew Daily Moisturizer

Happy Monday everyone!  My weekend was full blast but things never change!  It has always been that way and I guess it's part of me!  I am just so energized I can't stay put!

Let me share to you a bit about my mom's case, after the "not so successful" surgery (Gallbladder Stones), she suffered a couple of setbacks and one of them is the clogging of her varicose veins probably from the Potassium (K) that was injected to her a couple of times to make her stay awake.  Of course I'll choose having "clogged veins" rather than losing her life but, can I choose not to have both?

It's not my choice though so I chose to dealt with it!  I took her to a specialist for veins and it was 6 months long treatment!  She had to take medication, not eat anything "green", be injected (by yours truly) with blood "thinning" agent and wear compression stockings.  It was only a small part of the "hell" we've been through, and it was last year....

And her veins today are better!  She has to wear a certain size of compression stockings for life and it was difficult seeing her irritated scratching her legs.  Each time I visit her and check on her legs, it was all horrible from the scratches and I've decided to check with the doctor.  We were advised to purchase a lotion that moisturizes the "leg area" for 24 hours.  I went ahead and purchased a couple and I was keeping my eyes open for better alternatives.

When I got this lotion, I gave it to my mom right away....

Jergens Naturals Renew Daily Moisturizer

Renew Daily Moisturizer says ---

Renew Daily Moisturizer reinvigorates skin with a blend of potent antioxidants and moisturizers that smooth and rejuvenate, returning it to a state of pure, healthy softness.

Ingredients

• Grapeseed oil - relieves distressed skin and boosts its natural barrier.
• Blueberry extract - a powerful source of antioxidants
• Pomegranate extract - antioxidant that combats skin-damaging elements that promote aging.

Available in: Hydrate Daily Moisturizer, Renew Daily Moisturizer, Soothe Daily Moisturizer and Referesh Daily Moisturizer.

Made in the USA

AMW says ---

Pros

• The twist cap that means product is fresh and new

• The pump dispenser makes application a breeze
• Skin feels soft and supple
• My mom's skin does not dry up or flake like before
• Scent is faint and very relaxing
• No animal by-products
• Paraben Free
• Dermatologists tested

Cons

• Quite huge to tote along
• If you are into multi-functional product, this is not for you as this does not contain any SPF

Overall

This moisturizer works!  Heard no complaints from mom on itchy  legs due to dryness from the Compression Stockings!  I am just starting to use this as well and my skin is less flaky!  Minimal flakiness is still there after several hours but I'll have to use this for prolong period of time to see the effects.

Tips

• Perfect to be applied both day and night.
• Apply ample amount on each area (legs, arms, back, etc...)  Do not scrimp on lotion application.
• You can use this to apply on your heels for softer feet in the morning!  Wear socks at night!
• If irritations still occur, STOP product usage immediately.
• If rashes occur, consult a doctor and check on the ingredients that you could be allergic to!
• Store in cool, dry place!  Never place this on direct sunlight.
• Always check on expiration dates, never use expired products especially on products that absorbs into your skin.

Will I repurchase?
Yes!  I purchased another one for myself!

To whom do I recommend this to
Anyone who has sensitive skin and wants the "boost of moisture" for prolong period of time minus the sticky feel.

Where to purchase and how much?

At selected department stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, health & beauty stores for Php449.50 (approx $10.70).  For more updates, you  can visit their FB page "Jergens Moisturizers in the Philippines"

You can click photo to enlarge and see other ingredients

Glad to have found something for my mom that works.  It's actually part of her morning routine before she wear her stockings!

Have you seen this product around?  

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Note from author: Product was sent for review purposes. Author will not accept payments for POSITIVE reviews. All reviews are based on personal experiences, please purchase at your own discretion.)