AMW Reviews: DEONAT Mineral Deodorant Powder

For today's review, we have to thank Mr. AMW for sharing his insight on this product as he's more of a deodorant/anti-perspirant user as compared to me as he perspire 10x more than I do!  He has been using this for months! 

That shows, he loves the product, he's stubborn, he won't use it the 2nd or 3rd time if the first dry was disastrous!

Let me break it down for you on how the product fairs.  If you've got the "pits" you gotta read!  :P

DEONAT Mineral Deodorant Powder says ---

With an active ingredient of Natural Mineral Salts, DEONAT Mineral Deodorant Powder works effectively in eliminating odor-causing bacteria and gives your body an all-day fresh, dry, odor-free and comfortable feeling with soothing sensation.

Ingredients: Purified Talk, Ammonium Alum, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium stearate, Camphor, Menthol, Fragrance.

Net Wt.: 50g
Product of: Thailand

AMW says ---

Pros

• Cute, simple white packaging easy to find at the dresser.
• No drying time.  You can wear your clothes IMMEDIATELY after application.
• Effective in odor eliminating!  (not that Mr. AMW has bad odor *defensive mode*) :P
• Best PRO : No darkening of the underarm.
• Has a nice cool/minty feel perfect during the summer..
• Very inexpensive, lasts approximately 2-3 months of daily usage.
• Can be shared!  As there's no direct contact against the person's skin.
  

Cons

• Messy as compared to other deodorant.
• May irritate people who have sensitive nose or have allergies to certain ingredients.
• Not the best on anti-perspirant department. (this is applicable for people who sweat A LOT!)

Overall

Putting Mr. AMW to test this product is like putting this product in a laboratory!  *laughs*  Mr. AMW is VERY particular with deodorant/anti-perspirant as he has been searching for a good one for years!  He has used various brands which smells "oh-so-wonderful" but darkened his skin! 

I have tried putting on this product and so far, I don't have complaints on the perspiration side as I do not perspire a lot!

Tips

• Avoid inhalation during application, but avoid to hold your breathe too long as you may pass out! :P
• Sprinkle a good amount of powder onto the palm of your hands and apply on your clean underarms after bathing.
• Make sure your underarms are dry during application.
• Do not apply on broken skin.
• If itchiness or skin irritations occur, stop product usage IMMEDIATELY.
• If you wear dark clothing, the powder may stick to it so be careful.
• When you take a shower, do not scrub your underarms hard as that's one cause of skin darkening.  Gently wash off product with a soft wash cloth instead.
• If you perspire a lot, you can choose to use this on days you won't be doing a lot of activities (like inside the office) and use a different anti-perspirant/deodorant brand on other days.  This way, your underarm gets to breathe.

Will I repurchase?
Mr. AMW did!

To whom do I recommend this to?

Anyone who does not have much problem on perspiration but is looking for odor control.  Also good for people who suffer from darkening of underarms as this product has less chemicals.

Where to purchase and how much?
Exclusively available at Watsons and Beauty by SM Department Store for Php129.75 (approx $3.00).

Have you tried deodorant/anti-perspirant in powder form?
What's your best best?

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AMW Bulletin: Clinique Bonus time for the Month of September

Dear Philippine Readers:

I am excited each time I receive email updates on Clinique Bonuses!  As you all know, the brand was the one who healed my super dry and itchy skin.  Best of all, itwas these tiny and cute packaging that won my heart!  I found out about the effectiveness of Clinique Moisture Surge and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion after testing their sample sizes!

If you plan to purchase or repurchase your favorite Clinique products, you can do it THIS MONTH because this is one of the best "bonus time" gift from Clinique.

For a single minimum purchase of Php4,500 you can receive an 8-piece gift ---

1. Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief 15ml
2. Moisture Surge Thirsty Skin Relief Face Spray 30ml
3. All About Eyes Rich 7ml
4. Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion 30ml
5. Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser 30ml
6. Super City Block SPF40 Oil-Free Daily Face Protector
7. Superbalm Moisturizing Lip Gloss
8. Circle C Mirror with C Charm with White Pebble Pouch

Anyone tried the Moisture Surge Thirsty Skin Relief Face Spray? I am so intrigued with this!

For more information, like Clinique on facebook at www.facebook.com/cliniqueph

True story: I always take Clinique samples with me when I travel!  *crosses my heart*

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AMW Reviews: Pure Beauty Perfect Cleansing Oil

Let's talk about my Cleansing Oil usage history....for almost 4 years , I was able to try...

A bottle of Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil, my first cleansing oil experience ever!  Then I moved on to the green version Shu Uemura Beauty Oil Premium A/O and I loved it so much I repurchased 2 bottles so that's a  total of 3 Shu Uemura's full-sized cleansing oil.

The cleansing oil history continued when I randomly bought Yumei Nano White Deep Cleansing Oil because the sales lady at Bonjour Store in HK is a freaking good sales woman!

During my Seoul trip, I bought a couple of Korean brand cleansing oils and was able to hit the pan on Nature Republic Forest Garden Balancing Cleanser Oil (the cutest packaging ever!) then I went straight to Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil which did not fail me base on price and performance! I still have one cleansing oil left, a souvenir from my trip called Innisfree which I'm saving up if I have no cleansing oil left for me to try!

I went back to western cleansing oil brand Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil and I am almost halfway done with the bottle!  Since I love the product for its effectivity, I am saving it for my "heavier make-up application" days!  On regular days, even with very light application of powder foundation, eyebrow pencil, gel liner and blush, I still prefer to use a cleansing oil for makeup removal as I want everything covered when it comes to cleansing!  The thing is...if I continue this Cleansing Oil Lifestyle of mine, I may end up on streets with empty cleansing oil bottles!  *laughs* "Wanna buy anyone?" :P

That's why I am so excited to try reasonably priced drugstore brand called Pure Beauty Perfect Cleansing Oil!

Pure Beauty Perfect Cleansing Oil says ---

• • For dry to normal skin
• Contains: Soybean Oil, Olive Oil and specially selected natural seed oils to help remove make-up, impurities and excess oil.
• Special formula to help soften skin and prevent dryness after use.
• A natural herbal complex (Lavender, Bergamot, Peppermint, Freesia, Chamomile and Rosemary Extracts) to provide a soothing and moisturizing effect to the skin.

Size: 190ml 

AMW says ---

Pros

• Nice, simple pump bottle with lock to prevent spillage.

•  The product is good for 3 years upon opening, so you have enough time to finish this bottle!
• Texture is smooth and not too oily.
• With the right amount of product and correct massaging motion, can remove face makeup, eyebrow pencils, eye shadows and waterproof eyeliner without problem.  
• Does not irritate my skin.
• No stinging (as long as you keep your eyes shut) and no blurring.
• Leaves skin soft and smooth after wash.
• Inexpensive!

Cons

• May leave a few residue of waterproof mascara as I don't want to rub too much product on my eye area.  
• The scent!  This may not be an issue to others but I think I got a nose of a dog!  Smells a bit like "cooking oil".

Overall
A great daily cleansing oil without breaking the bank!  This feels like most Korean brand of cleansing oils the downfall would only be the scent!

Tips
from Pure Beauty

• Pump an appropriate amount onto the palms of dry hands.
• Gently smoth over dry face to dissolve makeup, dirt and other impurities.
• Wet face to emulsify cleansing oil and then rinse thoroughly with water.
• Use daily facial cleanser afterwards if needed.

from AMW

• If you have super sensitive skin, test the product first behind the ear or around the neck area and check if the product causes itchiness or redness.
• If you have oily skin, you can opt for the Pure Beauty Perfect Cleansing Liquid.
• For the eye area: Close your eyes tight and gently massage the lashes.  If this irritates your eye, you can skip this step and go for eye make-up remover for sensitive eyes prior to oil cleansing.
• I make sure to always clean up with your favorite facial cleanser just to make sure no oil nor make-up residue is left.

Will I repurchase?
Yes

To whom do I recommend this to?

Dry, normal skinned individuals who uses make-up on a daily basis.  For oily skinned gals, no worries, you can still use this product as long as you follow up with a cleanser good for oily skin! 

Where to purchase and how much?
At leading Watsons stores for approx Php300.00 (approx $7.00).  Sorry, need to check the exact amount!

There's something about me with cleansing oils, I've used up 1/4 of the bottle!  I guess I use this even if I don't put much make-up on as I want to remove the BB Creams underneath!  A clean skin is definitely the biggest "ammo" to beautiful skin!

What's your most inexpensive cleansing oil to date?
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Studio SnR and Majolica Majorca Gives: Part 2 Contest Winner!

Hear ye! Hear ye!
Our wonderful friends from Studio SnR have spoken!  It was a difficult decision but they were able to pick one super lucky winner to join this weekend's Studio SnR x Majolica Majorca 1-Day Personal Makeup Affair!

Congratulations to ----

 Michelle Ame!!!

Michelle, Sydney of Studio SnR will email you for further details.

Thanks to everyone who joined!  I'd love to give slots to each of you!  No worries, your resident AMW will work harder for more exciting contests for such wonderful readers!


Thanks Majolica Majorca and Studio SnR
for giving AMW Readers a second chance to join!

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Nail Art Tutorial: News on Nails

Happy first day of September!!!  One month to go and I can't wait to have a vacation!  I'll be seeing my gorgeous Blogger Friends soon!!! (you girls know who you are *group hugs!!!*)

To start off the month, I will be posting a nail art tutorial that can't get any simpler!  You can even challenge your kids to do this (not that I recommend polish application to kids) but you know what I mean!  It's FUN to do!

Newspaper art is not an original of mine, I learned this trick via internet and I've seen a couple of the girls have done it!  Thanks to all the girls who shared this trick on YouTube and Blogs!  Sharing is definitely beautiful!

Keep in mind that the newspaper art doesn't have to be perfect, it's even better if you can choose different font styles.  That way, you get a more "dramatically old" newspaper on your nails.

News on Nails

AMW Style

Step 1:

Apply base coat to protect your nails from yellowing.  Paint your base polish.  I chose a color closest to a newspaper.  Polished used: Essie Playa Del Platinum.