Askmewhats Reviews: Embodyments Body Butter

Happy Friday everyone!
Guess what? It's 1:15am and I just got back home! Make-up school is WONDERFUL! But gosh, we left the school around 11:30pm already! We had fun with makeup looks and cam-whoring with our teacher Ms. Cheryl Cabanos :) Will talk m ore about the school adventure soon! :)

Let's talk about product reviews again!

Remember when I posted the "I Wonder" post about dry skin? After all the overwhelming responses I've received, I came to a point wherein I realized the further dry skin I have is due to my own laziness, I have to admit, I don't apply body lotion daily and there are times I am too lazy to purchase the right soap! So I want to thank everyone for the suggestions. I have listed them all down and will give them a try one by one! I've got the most answer on Cetaphil Body Cream, Lubriderm, The Body Shop Body Butter, etc...

During my last bazaar visit, the wonderful smelling booth from Embodyment caught my nose's attention! Giving their testers a try, I've got nothing to lose right?

Here are 2 variants I've tried:

Olive Body Butter is known for it's intensive moisturizing property
Lavender Body Butter, well, aside from moisturizing properties, I love the calmness of its scent!

Let me start with
Lavender & White Tea Body Butter

Embodyment Lavender & White Tea says ---

Apply all over your body after bathing for smooth and velvety skin.

The packaging says ---

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• very moisturizing
• absorbs to the skin easily, no oily residue
• scent Lavender is super relaxing
• scent is non overpowering
• has the spa feel!
• size is perfect to carry along
  
• has quality seal so you know it's brand new

Cons

• not easily available (do email them for bazaar schedules)

Overall Tips

• OCness again, use a spatula instead of dipping your fingers for hygiene
• apply this body butter right after taking a shower!
• apply this 2x daily (if possible)
• choose the scent you prefer to make you "want" to use this consistently
• the Lavender scent is perfect to relax you before you go to bed
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes

Where can you purchase and how much?

Online site or email them embodyment.oe@gmail.com
I bought these at the WTC Bazaar for
50g = Php150.00 (approx $3.20) Buy 6 get 1 Free
100g = Php250.00 (approx $5.20) Buy 4 get 1 Free

Feast your eyes on the
Lavender & White Tea
Body Butter

Texture is light
and non-runny

Let me show you the next body butter variant

Embodyment Olive says ---


Apply all over your body after bathing for smooth and velvety skin.

The packaging says ---

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• Scent is wonderful, not overpowering
• very moisturizing! this is even more moisturizing than lavender
• absorbs easily
• no oily feel
• product sealed tightly with sticker to ensure freshness

Cons

• not available everywhere (do check their bazaar schedules)
  

Overall Tips

• OCness again, use a spatula instead of dipping your fingers for hygiene
• apply this body butter right after taking a shower early in the morning
  
• apply this 2x daily (if possible)
• choose the scent you prefer to make you "want" to use this consistently
• this scent is perfect to be applied anytime of the day!
  

Will I repurchase?

YES

Where can you purchase and how much?

Online site or email them embodyment.oe@gmail.com
I bought these at the WTC Bazaar for
50g = Php150.00 (approx $3.20) Buy 6 get 1 Free
100g = Php250.00 (approx $5.20) Buy 4 get 1 Free

Now, it's Olive
Body Butter's turn

Same texture and feel
like the Lavender one



Here's a shot of my hand
with and without Embodyment
(you can click to enlarge)

Have a wonderful weekend!
What are your plans over the weekend?
keep smilin'
Stay Happy!
Stay Moisturized!



Check out Shen's review on this
by smiling and clicking here!

Askmewhats Reviews: VO5 Give Me Curls

Aside from skincare, make-up... Hair products are super important for me because I have been struggling for beautiful hair for the longest time!!! Way even before I had my first make-up!!! :)

I have been curling my hair for special occasion, the traditional way and the modern way (using heating tools).
In whatever way I do to curl my hair, I make sure to use a "curl booster" and of course a heat protecting product that would shield my hair from all the damages!!!

VO5 Give Me Curls!

VO5 Give Me Curls! says ---

Spring into styles with curls that can take the heat.
Creates strong curls that last all day, resists humidity for gravity-defying bounce. Protects hair from curling iron damage.

contains 5.1FL OZ Bottle
150ml

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• does hold the curl. Tested on my friends and clients.
• non-sticky
• not the "aerosol" can type, good for the environment
• inexpensive: I bought this at the Duty Free Shop Philippines for less than $5.00 (approx Php250)
• has heat protection!

• because of it's "spray bottle" easier to evenly distribute it all over the hair

Cons

• Scent is not sweet smelling but not bad at all, has a tiny bit of hairspray smell (this doesn't bother me)
• Not sure if this is available everywhere as I've checked online, this has been discontinued in the US. So definitely limited stocks of these!

Overall

If you don't plan to do hair professionally, just wanted to practice mild curls on those special days! This is a great product as it's inexpensive and it does the job! But if you plan do be a hairstylist, you can purchase better heat protecting and curling sprays from other brands!

Tips

• spray this on your hair before using a curling iron, comb it gently to make sure the product is evenly distributed to your hair
• if you are in the US, I think they sell it way cheaper for $2.00 (approx Php100) or less a piece!
• you can always reuse the bottle for something else (not for face products ok?)

Will I repurchase?

I may try out different brands, I doubt I will still go back to the Duty Free Shop just for this :)

Where can you purchase and how much?

Not sure if we have it locally, check out Watson's! :)


What are you using to boost those lovely "Goldi-locks"?
I may look into your suggestions after I finish this!
Have a great day everyone!
(Shen! I mean this! LOL)
Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!

Askmewhats Version: "I am A Teenager" look

School has really been keeping me busy but that doesn't stop me from blogging ladies! Na-ah!!! LOL If I have the time, I will be writing more about my experiences with the school but that has to wait!!! Things has been super hectic and busy and I am definitely a walking zombie!!! A walking smiling zombie! LOL

This week, I've started out a very bright nail art design!!!
Why not go with the flow and continue with bright eyes?

Here's my purple and pink
eye make up
So girly
So Fun!

Askmewhats Diagram :)

Prior to any e/s application
Apply Elianto Shimmer e/s in Pink all over lids
(thanks sis Hedley for this)
Apply NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Yoghurt
from crease going a bit beyond

Step 1:

Pat on MAC's Sushi Flower all over the crease area going a bit beyond. Pat on MAC's Sushi Flower on top of the NYX Yoghurt

Step 2:

Using a fluffy crease brush, apply Milani's Shock e/s all over the crease area

Using a smaller crease brush, apply Ulta's Plum e/s on the outer V to deepen the crease

Step 3:

Apply ELF's White e/s on the brow bone area and inner corner of the eye.

Step 4:

Lined my eyes with MM Gel Liner in Inky Black with my Ecotools eyeliner brush :) Wing it if you want to! :)

Curl my lashes and
applied 2 coats of
P&J Curly Mascara in Black



Flutter those lashes!
And feel like you're sweet 16 :P



What I use for
the rest of my face?



For the Face

Mix of MAC's SF Foundation in NC30
and CG TruBlend no. 1




Used my
TBS Mineral Foundation in 02
as Setting powder



For the Cheeks
Contoured with
Dollface Cosmetics Contour Palette



Applied Arezia Light Pink Blush on the apples of my cheeks



For the Lips

Lancome Lipstick topped with
Nivea Caregloss & Shine

I of course am not saying I look like a teenager! LOL

but it's the look I'm trying to create

and you got the drift eh?

Have a wonderful day!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
Stay young!

Askmewhats Reviews: Dollface Contour & Blush Palette

Hello people of the world! :)

Let's talk about contouring the face.

On normal days! I don't contour my face because I find this step "useless" (people who loves to contour, do not get angry at me for saying so! :P) as I am always in a hurry in the morning for work to contour my face and nose! But I haven't let go of the idea of owning a contour palette because it is actually a very important step to do if you're talking about make-up.

I am happy DollFace cosmetics included the Contour Palette! I've been eyeing this palette from Coastal Scents forever!

6pcs Contour &
Blush Palette

Dollface Contour & Blush Palette says ---

Ingredients:

Talc, Mica, Mineral Oil, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lanolin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT.

May contain:
Mica and titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Violet, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Chrome Oxide Greens, Chrome Hydroxide Green, FD&C Red No.40 AlLake, FD&C Yellow No.5 Al Lake, FD&C blue No.1 Al Lake.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• huge pan, same size as MAC powder. You get a lot of product

• pigmented
• travel friendly
• perfect for make-up professionals
• love the 2 blushes, the white shimmery powder as highlighter
  

Cons

• not all the colors are useful (for people who plan to purchase this for themselves)
• the dark Contour powder doesn't suit all skin tones to be a "contour" powder. I find the matte brown not pure brown but more on the reddish brown side which would look very obvious on my skin tone (this color works better for darker skin tone in contouring)
• it'll be perfect if one blush color is on the pinkish tone and the other one on peachy tone :)
  

Overall

If you are planning to be a professional make-up artist, a contouring palette is a great addition to your collection. But if you plan to use a contour and highlighting powder to yourself, you can purchase one that matches your skin tone rather than the whole palette!

Tips

• test on applying these powders using different brushes
• apply the contouring powder first , before you highlight to blend in the harsh line
• DO NOT drop the palette.... NEVER!
• try to mix and match the colors to find your "matching" shade
  

Will I repurchase?

Not for now! This huge pan is enough to last me a lifetime!

Where can you purchase and how much?

At Dollface Cosmetics multiply for Php1,000 (approx $20.80)

Nos. 1 & 2 used as highlighter
Nos. 4 & 5 are contouring powders
Nos. 3 & 6 are blushers

Without Flash



With Flash

I've said it before and I'll say it again!
Contouring makes a huge difference especially on photos!
So make sure to practice contouring and blend them well!
We don't want streaks on our faces right?

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Teenage" Nails

Happy Start of the week everyone!
Yes, it's Monday! But nothing's going to ruin my day because today after work will be my first day for makeup class! I am super excited!

Over the weekend, I had a wonderful time spending it with both moms and thanks so much for the greetings for my moms! :) How's your Mother's Day Celebration?

I've had my nails cleaned and with the color used as a base coat, I got inspired to do a nail art tutorial for my "teenage" readers like ME! (hahahahaha)

When I was in College, I love experimenting with polish colors and I don't care even if all my 10 fingernails consists of 10 different shades of polish! Because at that time, I am YOUNG, I have the right to be creative!!!

Now that I'm older, my only excuse for doing such "teeny boppy" nails is... Well, I am doing this for my readers *winks* It's a wonderful request because I missed being young and preppy! :)

Here's my version of a
Teenage Nails

Of course not all teenagers would love to have bright and bold colored nails like this, but this is just an inspiration I thought about being young! :)

Read on for the steps :) You can always reduce some step or change the colors! I'm sure you gals can do better :)


Step 1:

Apply 2 coats of any bright colored polish you prefer as a base color. Make sure to let dry completely.

Step 2:

Again, making sure the base color is completely dry, apply a slant curve of white polish like photo below.

Step 3:

Using a thin brush or Art Deco LA Colors Black polish, create a black border, creating a 2nd line as well as seen on photo below.

Step 4:

Apply another polish color between the 2 black lines. I've used RED Art Deco LA Colors Polish

Step 5:

You can stop on Step 4, I've decided to create another line with Art Deco's White LA Deco Polish. Gosh, I can go on and on and on with colors :D

Step 6:

CREATE DOTS

To fill in the blank white space, I've used a bright red polish color from ELF and put 2 drops on any flat surface (In my case, I am using a CD that's not useful anymore).

Using a nail dotting tool,
dip the tool on the red polish

Slowly dot on top of the white polish area
Create as many dots as you like

Step 7:
(OPTIONAL --- FOR THE THUMB)

Using a white 2 nail art pen, apply 5 dots to create flower, you can add smaller dots for "shooting flower" effect

Use my favorite
needle method



Use a different polish color
for the flower bud

Step 8: (Optional)

Apply a glittery polish on top of the nail art and rhinestones (to seal in the rhinestones)

Step 9: (Optional)

Apply rhinestones

Step 10:

The most important step, apply a top coat to protect all your hard work :)

Here's my version of a
"Teenage Nails"
ahhh, brings me back to old days :)

Have a wonderful week ahead everyone!
Let's not be scared to tap the "childlike" ways in us!
The saying is true...
Feeling young can make us look young :)

Keep smilin'!
Stay Happy!
Stay young!