AMW Reports: Start the Year Light with Neutrogena

"Start the year light with Fine Fairness"

The tagline fits perfectly with 2010 coming to close and 2011 just around the corner.  My sister's favorite skincare line and my favorite sunblock brand Neutrogena are inviting the rest of the female population to Start the Year Light with the Neutrogena Fine Fairness line!  

To help embody this message of this campaign, Neutrogena has selected 8 Fine Fairness Ambassadors in the person of Manila's current Beauty Icons:

Solenn Heusaff

Patty Laurel

  Isabel Roces

Georgia Schulze-del Rosario

 

And I am very proud that the brand also included Manila's top beauty bloggers:

Hannah Villasis

Phoebe Ann Ramos

Jane Kingsu-Cheng

Earth Rullen

Thanks for the invite I was able to meet the 8 Neutrogena Ambassadors face to face and I can see how they are all approachable, intelligent, naturally beautiful, confident and glowing in person!  I was told it took them seven products of the Fine Fairness range to achieve the said glow.  It was a shocking number to hear for the first time but compared to the gorgeous skin of Koreans and how many products they use to achieve said skin (I heard it's around 15-20 products), seven is not a bad number!

Fine Fairness Cleanser

Fine Fairness Toner

Fine Fairness Lotion SPF30/PA++

Fine Fairness Cream

Fine Fairness UV Brightening Moisture SPF50+/PA+++

Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask

Fine Fairness Serum

I will give a deeper review on the said products above at the start of the year because I am just done with the skincare routine I am using at the moment!

To discuss more about the Ambassadors' Fine Fairness experience, and to formally introduce the Start of the Year Light campaign to the general public, the Start the Year Light party was held at Watson's SM Makati hosted by none other than a fabulous woman Ms. Christine Jacob-Sandejas.

The girls where interviewed to talk about the two-weekend getaway they've experienced exactly 8 weeks before the start of the new year provided to understand each of the eight benefits that Fine Fairness offers.

November 13 Theme: Block and Prevent

The lovely ladies enjoyed a gastronomic indulgence in the cozy and elegant home of Chef Vince Rodriguez.  Then the Brand Manager of Neutrogena Gabby Roxas facilitated the day of wellness and inner radiance.  Joining him was Dr. Jason Penaranda, a medical doctor who uses natural methods to manage health.  He instructed the Ambassadors how to block toxins in their bodies so that they can start the new year feeling light.

(Photo Credits: Neutrogena Philippines) 

Analei Atienza, managing director of the Singapore School Manila and an active member of International Life Coach Federation, walked the Ambassadors through exercises to psyche them up for a bright future and to prevent negative thinking.  This is very similar to how Fine Fairness prevents melanin production to allow skin to glow.

(Photo Credits: Neutrogena Philippines)

November 27 Theme: Protect, Shield, Restore, Renew, Lighten and Calm

The girls were brought to the Nurture Spa Village, tucked away in Tagaytay.  To understand the last 6 benefits of the Neutrogena Fine Fairness range, the ladies had a sumptuously healthy breakfast then headed off for an outdoor photoshoot during which they experienced the protecting and shielding benefits from the harmful rays of the sun.

This photoshoot was followed by signature Nurture Spa massages for a much needed relaxation and an outdoor yoga session, led by yoga instructor, Joseph de Asis.  Yoga helped the Ambassadors restore their muscles to their supple and flexible states, calm their minds, bodies and souls which led them to experience the restoring, renewing, lightening and calming benefits!

(Photo Credits: Neutrogena Philippnes) 

The event was successful and I am glad to be part of the crowd to cheer on the Ambassadors!  As a beauty blogger, I know I wanted to start the year light both physically and mentally to share to the readers my positive outlook in life!

Thanks to Neutrogena, Watson's and Nuffnang for the invite!  It was a fun event!

To my readers,  how will you start the year light?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(This is a sponsored post.)

Eureka Moment: Seva (Service) Mat and Towel Refresher

Good Wednesday everyone!  I am on a giddy mood today because my brother (who's a bad arse Architect...lol) will be coming back home for the holidays!  He's Brother AMW who looks quite like me well I actually look like him!  He must be very handsome eh?  *grins* 

On the serious side, I am really happy to finally see him again after our last get-together which was May of this year in Macau!  I can't wait to travel with him again!

Eureka Moment!  And promise, this time, it's not from Japan Home Center or Daiso!  I've finally found something quite unique and I want to thank Sydney Go for sharing this to me!  I got to meet Sydney during the Dollface Personal Makeup Workshop Part 2 at SNR (Photos of SNR can be seen on this link)

The Seva (Service) Mat and Towel Refresher!

 

Why the heck would you need a mat and towel refresher and isn't it easier to just wash your towel and mat?  Yes, I choose to do it that way as its more hygienic!  (that's what I originally thought)  I used to be a workout freak!  I used to workout at 5 x a week for at least 4 hours each session with my sister!  Yup, those were the days I was addicted to working out!  I mix Cardio and weight lifting and those were the times I have pimples randomly popping out on my forehead and cheeks and I blame sweating on that!  Looking back, I've come to realize sweating could be a part of it but the dirty mat and towels I comfortably lay on and use could be another factor!

Lucky are the people nowadays as more and more products are created to take extra care of the ones you love!  

"Seva (Service).  Share the Practice specializes in gentle cleansing agents that keep you safely protected and the environment happy.  With non-toxic and earth-friendly ingredients.  Initially created to suit sports and activities with heavy sweating, this refresher spray works wonders on your mats, towels and clothing.  It's an anti-bacterial spray that's hygienic, enviro-friendly and non-toxic.  Whether on a child's clothing, an exercise towel, or even your kitchen towel, this refresher spray kills unwanted dirt and bacteria"

I personally have been using this on Mr. AMW's towels before work as he sweat a lot!  And he told me the nice lemon-y scent is quite good and it doesn't linger onto the towel!  I don't have microscopic eyes to see if bacteria are really gone-oh-gone with this spritz but I like to use this once in awhile and my sensitive skin does not have any complaints!  Now, if only I get back to Pilates and Yoga!

I have to compliment the packaging of this product, it has a protective lock to prevent accidental "spritzing".

LOCK

UNLOCK

Easy grip for easy spritzing

To use:  Just spray on the area you want, leave it to air dry after each washing.  You may spray on mats and towels before and after each use.  You have to be reminded to spray on your clothing before you wear your clothes or before you do your daily exercise!  

Try to be cautious in using any new products, if you started to sneeze or get itchy, you may be allergic to the ingredients of the said product so be very vigilant!

The Seva Service Mat and Towel Refresher costs Php350.00 (approx $7.95) available at Aura Athletica Power Plant Mall, Sundar Bikram Yoga Connecticut, Pulse Yoga Greenhills and Pulse Yoga Makati.

Let me know if you have further queries!
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Nail Art Tutorial Featured at StyleSpeak India!

Dear AMW Readers:

I want to share an exciting news because I cannot contain myself!  I am giddy because StyleSpeak, one of India's leading magazine for hair and beauty professionals, being published from the last 8 years, recently started a new section in their magazine called Nail It! and they chose my "Christmas Ornaments Inspired" Nails to be published!  

StyleSpeak is circulated to more than 30,000 salons and spas across India, which gives it a collective readership of more than 300,000 hair stylists, make-up artists, beauty therapists and a whole lot more!  That gave me a tiny knot inside my stomach showing to the world how I do my version of Nail Art designs at the comfort of my own home!

Nevertheless, I am  very honored and proud to have the step-by-step tutorials, and of course, the photos of Mr. AMW printed in such prestigious magazine!  The above photo is the cover for January 2011 StyleSpeak The Salon and Spa Journal which includes 2 page nail art tutorial from yours truly!

(You can click photos to enlarge)

Here's a feature about me at the Contributors' page!  I think I was the only one who really "posed" eh???  *shy shy* 

I want to thank StyleSpeak for the trust and to Ms. Preeti Barot for sending me the soft copy of the articles!

Seems like the year is ending right, so I'm looking forward for a great year ahead!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Christmas Decor" Nails

Because Christmas is a couple of days away, I would like to go ahead doing another "Christmas-y" Nail Art Tutorial!  I know the usual greens and reds are what you've been seeing out there, but hey!  It's Christmas, it's once a year to do such color combination!  Not unless I'm aiming for Stop Light right? *hehehe*  I hope the simple strokes of lines will be enough for you to create your own "Christmas Decor" Nails!

Here's the final result...

Step 1:
Apply your preferred Base Coat prior to polish application.  Apply alternately Red and Green polish shade.  In this tutorial, I've used The Face Shop's RD301 Polish for the Red and Nature Republic GR601 Polish for the Green shade.  Let dry completely.

Step 2:

Using your own thin brush or in my case, I am using L.A. Art Deco Polish in white, I drew lines just like photo below.

You can choose to do different strokes for the other shade for a more random feel!

Step 3:
To create a more festive feel, I have applied glitters in between the white lines and base color using L.A. Colors Art Deco in Gold Glitters. 

Step 4:

Making sure all the lines are completely dry, apply your favorite top coat to protect the nail art.  I am using Elianto's Top Coat which is another favorite of mine!

Voila! Instant colorful Christmas Nails perfect for the holidays!  It's Green, It's Red and It sparkles! 

What's your version of Christmas Nails?
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

"Me-Time" with Dove Chocolates

I want to put this post on a mid-week but I can't help it, I have been so busy this whole month and I remembered tweeting about this when I got back home after a long day!  Imagine if you have this right in front of you on a long and tiring day?

Dove sent me this package for that "Me-Time" Moments I deserve.  I have to admit, I am not a fan of chocolates and I did not take a bite on this until those days I am craving for one!  And the day finally arrived after a long day of make-up gigs and Christmas Shopping!  

The four variants to choose from in which, I shared for my loved ones very own "me-time" ---

Dove Milk Chocolate 

An all-time favorite for anyone in the house!  Milk Chocolate is the safest to offer for anyone who needs the sugar rush after a long day of hard work!

Dove Dark Chocolate

For the sweet tooth out there but does not want the harmful effects of chocolates!  Dark Chocolates, base on my research is good for the heart and a tiny bar of this can help your heart and cardiovascular system running well!

Dove Milk Chocolate with Hazelnut, Almond and Raisin

My mom-in-laws favorite!  A chocolate mixed with different types of nuts and raisins!  The chocolate melts in your mouth as the different texture of the hazelnut, almond and raisins gives a nice texture to the overall experience!

Dove Chocolate with Crispy Rice

Mr. AMW's favorite!  It was gone before I knew it!  Well, I was putting him on bad light, I actually knew that he took this because it was his favorite and I gave it all to him because he deserves it after accompanying me the whole day as my driver, my assistant, my photographer and my husband! :)

I seldom sit for more than 5 minutes doing nothing, so enjoying my own bar of chocolate is somewhat rare as I love reading the back label!  I am nerd that way! :)

**Looks like someone is eye-ing for my bar of chocolate too! :P

Thanks to Dove and Sai for sending me these lovely chocolate bars!  For Php45.00 (approx. $1.00) each bar, it's one of the most inexpensive way to unwind!  Keep it in moderation though!  Don't tell me I didn't warn you! :)

What's your "Me-Time" moment?
What's your favorite chocolate variant?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(Note from Author: Products are sent by company as gift)