AMW Reviews Elianto Polishes

I've owned several brands of polishes but I haven't gotten the chance to really review them because, I have to admit, they are part of the "Unsung Heroes".  I've used them a lot but I never thought of giving them the time of the day or a special post for them.  So here it is!  Better late than never right?

One of the most recent polish brand I've tried is from Elianto.  From my Elianto shopping experience.  I've picked up 2 polishes from the brand.  One transparent and another one is Turquoise (thanks Sophie for helping me pick up this shade)

After usage, I can give a brief review on the most recent Elianto Polishes I own.  

Turquoise and Transparent

Elianto Nail Color says ---

Show off your beautiful nails and toes with our selection of radiant shades that glide on smoothly onto nails to deliver beautiful, long lasting, chip-resistant colors.

AMW says ---

Pros

• has so many shades to choose from
• shades are unique

• inexpensive as compared to other brands
• color lasts for 3-4 days, with top coat, can last up to a week
• dries up like regular polishes, approximately 15 minutes above for 2 coats
• the polish does not dry up easily as long as you store them well
• does not turn my nails yellow instantly as long as I have base coat on
• packaging is simple yet I love how it was labeled with number and shade name

Cons

• the brush, I find local brands have better brush
• some shades are quite sheer, need to apply 3-4 coats

Overall

Elianto is known for their wonderful polish shades from regular to party shades!  I personally like them because of the price and its quality.  I don't have to pay a lot to get good quality polishes. I have to clarify though that hat not all shades have the same pigmentation and consistency!

Tips

• store polishes in cool dry place
• never shake the bottle, gently roll them between the palm of your hands instead
• since not all of the shades are of the same consistency, do test out their testers, they have acetone anyways
• always use base coat to protect your nails on all polish application

Will I repurchase?
Yes

Where to purchase and how much?
At Elianto stores for Php99.00 (approx $2.00)

A sample of Turquoise applied 2 coats

Have you tried Elianto Polishes?  Do you like them or dislike them?
Click on comment and let me know your thoughts!

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Happy Saturday!

AMW Reviews: L'Oreal Elseve Anti-Frizz Serum

Happy Friday everyone!  The week passed by quickly and you won't hear any complaints from me!  Thank goodness it's seriously Friday!  The day of joy and traffic! :P

I've been a hair junkie for the longest time.  That's when "Hair Product Reviews" came in!  I may not be an expert on hair but this girl has tried enough hair products!

L'Oreal Elseve Smooth-Intense Anti-Frizz Serum says ---

The new L'oreal Paris Elseve Smooth-Intense Anti-Frizz Serum contains patented Nutrileum the combination of a nutritive micro oil and a smoothing agent which is instantly absorbed onto hair. Smoothes out frizz and adds gloss along its entire length. Perfectly smoothes your hair for long lasting manageability.

AMW says ---

Pros

• hair maintains soft and manageable
• no tangles
• does not weigh down hair
• very inexpensive
• a little goes a long long way!
• smells really good
• works for frizzy hair
• wonderful spill-proof packaging

Cons

• applying too much may weigh down hair and feels oily especially during the hot season
• lazy people may not like the extra step

Overall

If you have frizzy hair and you're on a budget, this is definitely the product to go for.  There are so many variants out there but I've tested this on a friend with super frizzy hair, it did not do miracles but it does help in minimizing the frizz for sure!

Tips

• apply from the mid section of the hair down to the tip, try to avoid the roots
• I prefer rubbing the product between the palm of my hands to "activate" the product with the heat of the hands and gently apply through hair
• start with a pump full then add as you go on

Will I repurchase?
Yes!

Where to purchase and how much?

At leading department stores for approx Ph400.00 (approx $8.70)

To my readers who are emailing me for hair products that aren't too expensive and works for frizzy hair, I strongly suggest you give this product a try!  

Have you tried this product?
What's your experience on this?
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AMW Reviews: Bedazz Brushes

Caby, a fellow beauty blogger sent me brushes called Bedazz.  Such a cute and catchy name!  I read from her blog that these brushes were personally picked and have it manufactured and tested by herself, thus assuring the quality of these brushes! 

I got these brushes prior to leaving for the Road Trip.  The first thing I did?  Washed them and brought  them along with me to test it out!

After several usage, I'm finally ready to give them a review!  But before anything else, I have to say, I am very impressed with the way the brushes were packed!  They are well protected during shipment!

Now let's get into each brushes and I'll tell you what I think about them!

Bedazz Stippling Brush

Bedazz Stippling Brush says ---

Perfect for a flawless application for either liquid, cream or powder foundation. The Stippling brush is famous for achieving an airbrushed finish by bouncing or "stippling" the brush on your face. The Bedazz Stippling brush is made of GOAT HAIR and SYNTHETIC HAIR.

AMW says ---
Pros

• non-scratchy
• no bleeding
• has a nice "stiffness" perfect for bounce application method
• can be used on liquid, cream and powdered products
• very soft
• gives a nice airbrushed finish when applying liquid foundation
• inexpensive

Cons 

• sheds on first 2 washes
• minimal shedding even when dry (approx up to 3rd usage)

Where to purchase and how much?

At Bedazz website for Php700.00 (approx $15.00) but now on sale for Php600.00 (approx $12.00) + Shipping

Bedazz Angled Brush

Bedazz Angled Brush says ---

Can be used as a blush brush or a contour brush. The angled design allows precise application on the cheekbones. The Bedazz Angled brush is made of SPECIAL GRADE GOAT HAIR.

AMW says ---

Pros

• has a nice stiffness perfect for contouring
• very soft
• no fly-away
• love using this as highlighting brush

Cons

• sheds a bit
• if you're into fluffly blush brush, this isn't the one

Where to purchase and how much?
At Bedazz website for Php600.00 (approx $12.00) + Shipping

Bedazz Blending Brush

Bedazz Blending Brush says ---

Essential for any eye make-up application and responsible for taking out harsh lines created by eye shadows, giving you gradient perfect blending every time. The Bedazz Blending brush is made of SPECIAL GRADE GOAT HAIR.

 

AMW says ---

Pros

• no shedding nor bleeding
• non-scratchy
• has a nice stiffness perfect for eye makeup blending
• multi-purpose: can also be used to apply cream based products!  Love using this for under eye concealing
• size is perfect for small to medium eyes
• inexpensive

Cons

• none

Where to purchase and how much?
At Bedazz website for Php300.00 (approx $6.00) + Shipping

Overall, these 3 brushes are must haves for any makeup enthusiasts.  Whether you're starting up on makeup or already a Pro, these brushes are wonderful addition to any brush family.  What I like about these brushes is the fact that they are long handled, the ferrule and the brushes are attached really well so I find that these brushes are quite stable and with care, these brushes can last.

Though I own a couple of brushes, I find that I don't have dupes for these 3 brushes.  There may be a lot of Stippling Brushes, Angled Blush Brushes and Blending Brushes, they are still unique in their own ways!

Of course, as a reminder, always wash your brushes prior to usage.  And always maintain brushes in good condition by washing them regularly.  Either spritz them with brush cleaner after every usage and deep cleanse them at least once a week.  

Out of the 3 brushes, my favorite is the Angled Blush Brush as I love blushes and I love contouring!  I find myself reaching more to this on a daily basis.  

So many brush brands out there!  I'll definitely keep you guys informed on what's out there!!!
Brushes out there?  Better watch out!

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Cebu Pacific Bloggers Contest

Dearest Philippine Readers:

Here's what I got on my inbox from Char of Stratworks Inc.  Thanks for sharing this to my readers!  To my local readers who owns a blog and loves to travel, read the information I got below for exciting contest for travel enthusiasts like us!

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Cebu Pacific, one of Asia's fastest growing airlines, continues its advocacy of promoting travel as it launches the first ever Wandering Juan Blog Contest.  This contest recognizes travel bloggers who share Cebu Pacific's vision of frequent travels for every one through informative and inspiring narratives.

The Wandering Juan Blog Contest is open to all Philippine residents who blog about traveling.  Blog post nominations can be made for the following categories:  Leisure and Relaxation (spa/medical tourism, shopping, entertainment, special events, among others), Culture and Heritage (food, history, landmarks, local festivals, among others), or Adventure and Sports (indoor and outdoor sports, sports events, extreme sports, camping, hiking, wildlife encounters, and more).  Blog entries can be nominated just by filling out the nomination form on www.WanderingJuan.com from June 1 to July 31, 2010.

CEB, in cooperation with Mozcom, Inc. and contest partners will reward the best blog entries with unlimited travel passes to any CEB domestic destination from September to October 2010, and a Fun Tours package to Cebu's top resort and hotels, inclusive of 3 days, 2 nights accommodations for two.  These Fun Tours Packages are for Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa (Lesure and Relaxation category), Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (Culture and Heritage category) and Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa (Adventure and Sports category)

There will also be a special fun Prints Picturebook Travelers Edition package (where the winner can put together their own travel story book containing photos, captions, plane tickets and other travel memorabilia) for the Best Travel Blog Photography or blogs with the most enticing travel photos.

For the Best Travel with a Cause Blog or posts on traveling with advocacies, the winner will get a Fun Tours Package to Badian Island Resort and Spa, inclusive of 3 days, 2 nights accommodations for two, with meals and one-hour spa treatment.

The awardees' upcoming adventures on their trips courtesy of Cebu Pacific (CEB) will be featured in the Wadering Juan website.

"Cebu Pacific realixes the impact that online media makes on consumers' decisions to travel to a particular destination.  Blogs are a great tool to educate and encourage people to explore new places.  We share that goal so it is something we will keep promotion," said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific VP of Marketing.

By leveraging on the popularity and reach of the increasingly valuable online medium, CEB hopes to inspire more and more Filipinos to experience the many benefits of travel.  Log on to www.wanderingjuan.com for more information on the contest.

The number one domestic airline in the Philippines, CEB has flown over 40 million passengers since 1996.  It operates the most extensive network of 33 domestic and 14 international destinations from Manila, Clark, Cebu and Davao, using the youngest aircraft fleet in the country.

 

The best of the world in blog.  This contest is for bloggers who continue to inspire people to know the world through traveling.

To those who are joining! Goodluck!
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Eureka Moment: Another Red Lipstick That Works

A year ago, I bought my first ever red lipstick in the name of MAC Russian Red.  It was a decision I've made because I wanted to own a lipstick that works for almost all skin color and I heard MAC Russian Red does that part!  Having my own MAC Russian Red does not mean I will stop my hunt for the perfect color minus the hefty price.  After a year, I've finally found another good find!  It's not the exact dupe of MAC Russian Red but its shade of red that works for almost anybody who has lips!  Well..preferably, Female!  *laughs*

Maybelline's Color Sensational Moisture Extreme Lipcolor 

in Summer Sunset

I cannot categorize the shade under warm or cool as it's just in between.  Very pigmented and moisturizing and gives a good coverage in one swipe!  The color is quite hard to explain as it could be on the shade of red or deep pink on different lighting.  This lip color gives dimension to your lips and it doesn't come off too bright  or strong!  This lip color works  like no other!

Check out Summer Sunset on my lips without lip gloss

Priced at Php299.00 (approx $6.50), nothing to lose for sure!  You've got yourself a bright lipstick that works on any day!  Check out the photo of me and colleague Shanna and Mags.  We rock Summer Sunset and it looks different on each one of us right?

Have you purchased your own red lipstick?
What's the brand and shade name?
I'd love to hear from you!

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