I Wonder: "Are We The Same Weirdos?"

For someone who reviews various products, it is normal to try different brands and different products all at the same time! Speaking about my own experience, if my orders arrive or if I get a new product for review, I wouldn't mind opening them up at once and swatch them and try them ASAP.  That's me!  That's why I can review products easily because I don't mind testing them on myself and to other people as soon as I can.

But, yes, there's a butt BUT!

Did you know that there's ONE makeup product I can't seem to open unless I've thrown the old one away?  Do you want to guess?  Hint: this product needs to be thrown out around 3-5 months! 

Smart!  You got it!

That's why I have these to try and haven't gotten the chance to review them yet because....I still have loads to finish before I open a new one....

There's the 

Avon Super Shock Mascara

 Colour Collection Triple Effect Mascara

 Revlon CustomEyes Waterproof Mascara

Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara

Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara

Adding up to the list above, I recently bought 2 of my favorite mascara brands for back-ups!  *clears throat* Okay, I bought 2 backups for each brand!

Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express Mascara

Etude House Henna Fix Proof 10 Mascara

And I have a "to-repurchase" list which will add up to my mascara collection....

Majolica Majorca 

Lash Enamel Glamour Volume On Mascara

Okay, shoot me!  I don't deserve to live...!
But wait!  Before you do, can you please let me know if I'm not alone with this?

I'll just read your responses in heaven! *laughs*

By the way, please comment which mascara you want me to review first so I won't have a hard time deciding which brand to try out next! The most request wins! :)

Have a gorgeous Saturday!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: Origins Modern Friction for the Body

Nature's gentle dermabrasion...

Once I read it, I told my brother I'll give it a go even if it scares me to try product with "exfoliation" as part of its function.

Early this year, I got the Origins Modern Friction for the Body as gift from my dearest brother.  It took me a while to finally muster enough courage to give this product a try.

It was actually a first for me to get off shower and not use my Neutrogena Body Oil which I find myself using if I came in contact with body products that dries me out.  

After using this multiple times, I am ready to reveal the beauty of this product!

Origins Modern Friction for the Body says ---

Nature’s protocol for age-smoothing exfoliation.

Corn Cob Extract plus body-brightening Scutellaria rapidly help reduce visible evidence of sun exposure, ashiness, crepey skin and uneven patches. Roughness-removing Rice Starch helps resurface to restore radiance. Purple Rice from China helps diffuse environmental damage-doers before they can create discolorations.  Shea Butter smoothes away sandpapery skin. And Amazonian Cupuacu Butter works to restore suppleness. Glowing results are apparent after just one treatment. Bodies reveal decreased appearance of crepiness and freckling. Skin feels so sleek and satiny the years seem to slip away. One more perk: the aromas of Bergamot and Lemon.

Size: 6.7oz

AMW says ---

Pros

• Simple squeeze type packaging, you get the most out of the container!

• The texture feels like paste so it sticks to your body and does not drip.  Not too messy!
• Does not hurt the skin.
• No irritating scent, it smells really nice.
• No redness nor itchiness.
• I've noticed my arms and shoulders look glowing especially when I wore sleeveless tops.
• Non-drying for dry skin, does not oil up for oily skin!
• Skin does not only feels soft but it looks super healthy right after first use!
• I don't mind the price because I've been using this for several months now, once every 2 weeks!  Now I'm doing once a month :)  Saving this product up!

Cons

• I don't even think this is available locally :(

Overall

Everyone needs exfoliation to remove dead skin cells to reveal brighter, healthier-looking skin.  I find this product is the answer to every skin-types' prayers!  It's never oily and it never dried out my skin!  The rough patches on my elbows and knees actually reduced overtime!

Tips
from Origins

• Apply this creamy, body-rejuvenating buffing paste liberally on dry skin.  Focus on age-prone zones: arms, chest, hands, thighs, shoulders and shins.
•  Wait a minute then massage gently in circular motions. 
• Hit the shower, massage in and rinse. 

from AMW

• I do use this ON DRY SKIN, it works perfectly this way rather than wet.  (I've done both for testing.)
• If you felt the product (applied dry) is too dry for your liking, add a little bit of warm water to help spread the product easily.
• Concentrate massaging on your body scars, dark areas like your elbows and knees. 
• If your skin gets too dry after using this product, do not forget to moisturize with your favorite body moisturizer.
• Start by using once a week then if your skin condition gets better, you can minimize it to once every 2 weeks to once a month!
• Do not use this on your face as there is a separate product intended for the face.  The beads here are bigger than the ones for the face.

Will I repurchase?
Yes!

To whom do I recommend this to?
Anyone who does skin exfoliation at least once a week or once every 2 weeks.

Where to purchase and how much?

My brother bought this in Hong Kong.  I checked Strawberrynet Website, this costs $35.00 (approx Php1,540.00). 

Here, you will see the weirdest photo you'll ever see on my blog (actually, there's a lot! lol)  Here's a random photo taken recently with a regular camera (non-SLR), my knee part part actually is shinier (in person) and the color turns out the same as the rest of my legs!  I haven't been using any whitening lotion.   I've noticed this ever since I started to use this product!:)

(Photo taken while seated)

Do you exfoliate your body?
What products are you using and does it work for you?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Something New: Antonov's Vodka Mixed Drink

Disclaimer: I am still not a fan of alcoholic drinks.
Remember my "Office Girls Gone Wild" post?  Tee hee, I am sure you are clicking the link right away!  Interested much?  Well, true to my disclaimer, I am still not fond of alcoholic drinks and will never do!  But I'm sure a lot of my readers out there probably are!  So this "Something New" post is for you!

I've had Antonov Vodka Apple for the first time before 2010 ends.  I did say the drink is surprisingly okay!  I just don't like apple flavored drinks in general so I was hoping for different flavors!

My request was answered!  I'm sure non-apple flavored drinkers out there would appreciate the fact that Antonov Vodka Mixed Drinks comes in three refreshing flavors ---

Crisp Apple

Ice(A Zesty Blend of Lime and Grapefruit) 

and Tangy Mandarin Orange

Made from high-grade ingredients at a party-friendly price, Antonov Vodka Mixed Drinks 330 ml bottles with easy-pull cap come in three refreshing flavors.

For the guys out there (if you do check out my blog) :P  The new endorser, super sexy VJ-actress Solenn Heusaff leads the pack of hip partygoers during the launch as hosted by Cesca Litton and JC Cuadrado.

I wouldn't mind trying the new flavors just for the sake of trying!  For goodness' sake, I am in my 30s!  I should! :P

Anyone tried any of these new flavors?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy

AMW Gives: Gloww --- CLOSED!

Beautiful and healthy looking skin nowadays seem to be achievable!  I was contacted by the PR agency who handles Gloww and they would like to share to the readers the good news of oral skin supplement.

GLOWW consists of 11 essential nutrients that helps nourish your skin's CLBT.  CLBT stands for Color, Luminosity, Brightness and Transparency.  

With the sun exposure, pollution, imbalanced diet, alcohol consumption and smoking, it's easy for our skin to suffer!  GLOWW nourishes skin via its SKHN (Skin Health & Nutrient) Complex, a unique formulation specially designed to nourish the skin.  

• Collagen Strengthening
• Skin Waste Detoxifier
• Blood Circulation Enhancer
• UV Protectant
• Free Radical Defense

I was told by in just 2 months, expect to have younger, brighter and pinkish skin!

Is it true?  Well YOU can let me know if you are one of the 2 winners of 2 boxes of GLOWW!

Mechanics:
1. Comment in this post together with your name and email address.

2. Tell me "What have you done to achieve GLOWWING skin?" (successful or unsuccessful stories are welcome) 
 

3. No duplicate comments please.
4. LIKE their FB Page

5. 2 winners will win 2 boxes of GLOWW good for 1 month intake.

6. 2 winners will be chosen via fruit machine.  Winners will be announced on this blog.

7. Contest starts TODAY until August 7, 2011 (11:59pm)

**note: For Philippine readers only.

For more information, call GLOWW Hotline 894-1111, textline 0917-827-4330.

Note from GLOWW

For intake, first month 2 capsules (1 in the morning, 1 in the evening FULL stomach).

Please join if you are okay to take skin supplements.
You can check with your doctor if you have other health concerns!

Goodluck!
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Tech Report: Western Digital Press Movie Day!

When I got an invite for a Block Screening of the Final Harry Potter Movie -- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, I nearly declined the invite due to schedule conflict!  Thank goodness my schedule freed up on that day and I was able to go!

It was a first for me to watch a movie at the Director's Club at SM Mall of Asia.   

To Harry Potter fans out there, please do not get mad at me when I say I'm actually excited to go to this event not because of the movie, I cannot even remember the last Harry Potter movie I watched as I was still teaching in China then!  I was actually looking forward to be part of this event because it was sponsored by Western Digital.

Western Digital, the brand, is no stranger to me!  I have a husband who lives and breathes "anything techie"!  I got accustomed to the brand when I was researching for a good external storage system for his birthday way back.  Yes, I ended up with Western Digital 1 Terabyte.  He loves it and its full at this very moment.

There's Wedding Anniversaries, Christmas, Valentines' Day *sigh*, what a wife to do?  Observe and listen!  We were "window shopping" at a computer shop when I heard him asking questions about the then newest WD HD TV and WD HD TV Live.  After a bit of spying and "smart tactic", I was able to surprise him his very own WD HD TV and we enjoyed movie nights on a weekend!  *pats myself on the back*  (Good Job Nikki!)

You can't blame me if the brand is close to my heart!  Base on research, their products are affordable and very durable!  

Before the movie started, we were introduced to the people behind Western Digital Philippines.  (Left to Right)

Mr. Noel Timbol, Business Development Manager, Internal Team

Ms. Ann Margaret Cabanos, Retail sales Manager, Branded Product

Charlotte Koa, Business Development Manager, Internal Team

Here are some information I learned, yes girls...I listened! 

• WD employees worldwide approximately reaches to 61,000!  
• WD's corporate headquarter is in the US and have factories in the ff. countries --- Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore.
• Through the 5-year history, WD sustained profitable performance through execution and investment.
• Western Digital recently acquired Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.  (Can't wait to see what's new with this acquisition!)

One raffle draw was done for one lucky winner of the Western Digital My Book Studio 3TB!  The winner will be the first proud owner of the said storage system in the Philippines.  And I'm happy to announce, the owner of this.... is none other than....Mr. AskMeWhats!   (Come on!  We deserve an applause!) .... :P

 

*smiles sheeplishly* I actually enjoyed the movie!  A lot!  Not because we were inside a movie house of 30-seating capacity, or because we have free popcorn and drinks while we extend our legs and our bodies to enjoy the Lazy Boy.  I, who skipped Harry Potter series in between....super enjoy the movie!!!  Great ending if I may have to add!  I love movies with happy endings!

My Book Studio

3 TB

"My Book Studio external hard drives are designed for use with Mac computers and Apple Time Machine.  Now available with a 3TB storage capacity, the new design features a brushed aluminum casing to match the appearance of a Mac computer, and also serves to keep the drive cool while in use.  The Aluminum exterior combined with its WD Caviar Green drives, eliminates the need for an internal fan to reduce drive noise and extend the life of the drive.  Although formatted for Mac computers, the My Book Studio external hard drives can also be reformatted for PCs."

WD's My Book Studio is distributed locally by Iontech Technologies Inc.  MSRP for My Book Studio with 1TB is Php6,223 (approx $145.00); 2TB is Php7,969 (approx $185.00); 3TB is Php10,672 (approx $248.00).

To whoever are interested with the said product, Mr. AMW will help me review this once he's got the time! :)

Thank you Khristine and Jason for the invite!
Thanks to the people from Iontech Technologies, Inc.!

What do you store in your external storage systems?
You'll probably know my answer!  It's photos after photos for my blog!  I'll kill myself if I lose them!  Years of hard work!  There are also my favorite music from the 80s to present and did I say pictures??? :P

By the way, I have a contest coming up within the day!  Do check back!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!