Althea A'Bloom Collection - A MUST TRY!

Althea's A'BLOOM products are one of the most unique and interesting to try!  When I received this box as an #AltheaAngels , I gave this a roadtest right away and of course, I can't do it all alone, I have to drag Mr. AMW on this because there is a product meant for him!

Let's talk about the cutest face mask sheet packaging on earth as of the moment!  The Althea A'BLOOM Mask Sheets (Php180.00 for 10 sheets) in 4 variants covering all skin issues!

As of the moment of typing, they are ALL SOLD OUT!  So please, put them up on our wishlist and wait for restocks!

AC-ME-Peach Anti-Blemish Peach Mask Sheet

This mask sheet is very gentle on skin because it uses tea tree oil to fight off acne and pimples.  Anything with tea tree oil get thumbs up from me because it really helps shrink "upcoming" pimples in no time!

Hello To My Happy-Looking Skin with Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation!

Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation is one of my favorite "Daily Base Makeup" if I like to use liquid foundation on a daily basis.  It gives the right amount of coverage minus the heavy feel.  

Don't we all wish for that?

But several years after, I wondered why Benefit decided to come up with another base makeup called Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation.  Isn't the combination of Benefit POREfessional + Oxygen Wow Foundation enough to achieve perfect-looking skin?

The launch happened at Vanilla Cupcake Bakery a couple of weeks ago, I walked all the way from parking lot to the event location and was huffing and puffing when I saw one of my favorite Brow Wax Benegal!  She motioned me to sit on the makeup area to know the right shade for me.

I was super hesitant, I mean, I was perspiring and my skin's natural oil was suddenly appearing out of nowhere!

Then she whipped out this combination and applied Shade 3 on TOP OF EVERYTHING!  I'll tell you what happened after....for now, (bitin muna and read my review!)

Benefit Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation

Php1,800.00

Available in 12 shades (4 deep shades, 5 medium shades and 3 Light shades)

Hello YOU! This lightweight foundation evens out skintone and blurs imperfections with soft-focus optical blurring spheres. With a natural-matte finish and light-to-medium coverage, it looks like skin and feels like nothing at all. Happy looks good on you!

Eureka Moment! The Original BeautyBlender is HERE!

8 years ago was the first time I touched the Original Beauty Blender when I was doing a shoot for a make up school I attended.  My foundation application has changed (for both myself and clients).  Through the years, I have this in my KIT and even repurchased this several times even with all the new brands coming in.

The Original will always be the original and mark my words for it!  It feels different and I can tell the difference even when blindfolded!

8 years after, imagine the happiness when The Original Beauty Blender is finally here in Manila?  Guys, not from resellers but officially distributed?  I was able to get 2 and they actually have other shades available!  (if you don't believe me, check out BeautyMNL!)

BeautyBlender Pro Black 

BeautyBlender Single

Php990.00 each

Signature elliptical shape invented by Hollywood makeup artist Rea Ann Silva; designed to “bounce” makeup onto skin for a flawless finish; blends product with utmost ease; soft suede texture; latex-free, odor-free, and non-allergenic.

RIOT Polyblender Sponge Review

So many "Beauty Blender-like" sponges in the market.  How to know which ones are good?

Well, you can't tell unless you touch them, use them and just try them.  

Thankfully, I own the original Beauty Blender sponge(s) so I always have a basis when I do my reviews.  Though I could be a late with the "blending sponge" testing game, I always welcome new brands to try!  One of the recent ones I've tried is from RIOT (the same makers as Riot Brushes)

The RIOT Polyblender Latex-Free Ultra HD Sponge

As oppose to the regular Beauty Blender sponges you see, these has a flat edge (quite big!) and a sharp tip.  

The flat corner is technically the portion you will use to apply on bigger surface like your cheeks, forehead and neck.

Pro Studio Beauty Exclusives: Miracle Edge Sponge Can Make You A PRO!

So Beauty Blenders are EVERYWHERE!  Original and "inspired versions".  I own 2 originals and a whole lot of "inspired ones".  So I guess I have a bit of the "right" to say, I know if it's as good as the original or even close to the original.  #BraggingRights

I recently got one as a gift that doesn't look like your regular Beauty Blender Sponge, it comes with an "Edge" that's why it's called a Miracle Edge Sponge!  It is also in hot pink and there are other colors like Light Pink and Purple which I find extremely adorable and I want to get them all!

Miracle Edge Sponge

Php490.00 but priced Php285.00 at BeautyMNL

How does it look?  None of that teardrop shape!  It comes with a sharp tip and a flat edge!  

And it also gets BIG when wet!  See how huge it is against the palm of my hand?

L'Oreal Infallible #NeverFail Challenge + GIVEAWAY!

AskMeWhats is here ....really, to help you challenge certain makeup products (ALL if possible!) because I know how it feels to spend your hard-earned money to something worthwhile or useless!  (been there, done that!)  

When I was asked by L'Oreal Philippines to challenge their Infallible makeup line, as busy as I am and as much as I have so many products lined up to test, I knew I can't drop this opportunity!  I love a good challenge and I can't help but felt the confidence of L'Oreal with their Infallible Line!  

The L'Oreal Infallible makeup isn't new to me, I've tested their 16-HR Pro Matte Powder and Pro-Spray and Set and adding up to the collection are their newest Long Wear Foundation and Lipsticks, I knew I had to try them out all together and see if the power of 3 is definitely better than ONE!

  

Please read until end of this blog post as ONE LUCKY AMW READER will get to win this complete set!

Nippon Pro Blend Sponge Review

My love for "Beauty Blenders" will always be there no matter how many packs of "wedge sponges" I consumed!  I still find myself using a "Beauty Blender" or tear-drop shaped sponges for natural-looking makeup with an "airbrush" finish.  

I owned 2 Beauty Blenders(review HERE) and after that, I was able to try out different brands that are similar to Beauty Blenders!  Examples are HD Makeup Blender and Pro Studio Beauty PRO Blend Sponge!  Unfortunately, there are more from brands like Etude House that I haven't tried!  Will definitely keep my eyes open on other brands and will review as much as I can!

Today, let us focus on the Nippon Pro Blend Sponge KIT that I got over the holidays as gift!  Yes, for a set, you get not one but TWO Pro Blend Sponges and a 20ml Pro Blend Sponge!  Finally!  I find myself having a hard time cleaning these hard-headed sponges!

AMW Reviews: Beauty Blender

The first time I saw the Beauty Blender on various websites, I had my mouth in big "O" and it got me thinking.."What the heck???? That price for a single small sponge?"  When I went back to my makeup school to do a photoshoot (Thanks Jeave and Stef), I borrowed Stef's Beauty Blender which is a good and bad idea.  Great idea because I find it very easy to apply foundation and it looks too cute on my hand!   Bad idea - for my wallet!  I got home thinking about it!  (imagine Beauty Blender with eyes and mouth calling for me!  Sorry my brain could be a bit cartoonish at times hahaha)

Yes people, I can be weak too!  I gave in and bought my very own cute Beauty Blender!  My excuse?  It's available locally!  I don't need to wait for months or pay a lot for shipping!  :P

Beauty Blender says ---

The ultimate make up sponge applicator invented by top Hollywood make up artists Rea Ann Silva and Veronica Lorenz, Beautyblender has been created to leave you with a professional finish and a flawless complexion. Silva and Lorenz know that the key to a perfect face is simple: a perfect blend. So forget your fingers or sharp-edged triangular sponges, these application methods waste make up and can leave visible streaks.

Beautyblender’s patent-pending elliptical shape makes application foolproof by allowing you to access hard-to-reach areas with stunning ease. Its suede texture is sensual to the touch and its unique curves fit the contours of your face, leaving your make up dazzling and undetectable. Beautyblender is latex free, non-allergenic and odor free.