AMW Bulletin: Pond's Big Beauty Sale

Are you a Pond's User?
Brace yourself for the Pond's Big Beauty Sale!
Good news for you and your wallet!

You can avail Buy-One-Take-One for selected Pond's Products!  That's 50% off!  Starting September 12 to October 2, 2011 in leading Supermarkets, Drugstores and Department Stores nationwide! 

Price list for your information, again, on the said date, it's BUY-ONE-TAKE-ONE!

Age Miracle Day Cream 50g – PHP 599 

Age Miracle Day Cream 10g – PHP 120
Flawless White UV prevention cream 30g – PHP 219
Flawless White UV prevention cream 50g – PHP 349
Clear Solutions Facial Scrub 50g – PHP 75
Perfect Matte Facial Foam 50g – PHP 75
White Beauty Spotless Detox 40g – PHP 110
White Beauty Spotless Detox 20g – PHP 70
White Beauty Pinkish White Cream 40g – PHP 100
White Beauty Pinkish White Cream 20g - PHP 65

Enjoy shopping!
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

(Author is not affiliated with the company, this post serves as information purposes only.)

Spanaticz Gives: Montagne Jeunesse Bouquet --- Winner!

Thanks everyone for joining the Spanaticz Gives: Montagne Jeunesse Bouquet Contest. 

The lucky winner of this lovely bouquet is.....

PAULINE YANSON!

Congratulations to the winner!
I will email you soon!

To the rest, do not lose hope! 
As promised, there will be  more contests coming up soon!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

I Wonder: "Scented Room"

Back when I was living and working in China, I like to "personalize" the place that was rented out for me to lessen the homesickness.  Redecorating is a thing I do during my free time as it relaxes me!

How to decorate minus the excess spending since its just my temporary home?  I would throw in random pillows, rugs, and pictures of my loved ones!  Shaped-vases was also added along with fake flowers which was exchanged with real ones from time to time (Note: Not suitors!  From students okay?).  

One key piece that I would like to add is a scented oil burner!  As nice as it may look, I get clumsy and forgetful at times (actually it's all the time) so I steer away on candles!  It was a Eureka Moment when I found an electric version of the scented oil burner!  Bought a couple of scented oils and its a perfect way to relax me after a long day in class!  

By the time I need to return back home, it was very stressful to pack everything and have it shipped! I've decided to give them away to my friends in China.  But once I got here, I've been missing the oil burner and been trying to search for a replacement. 

I was in vain....

Then my best friend threw me a surprise Bridal Shower party and we spent the night with friends at a Condo Unit, once I got into the room, I sniffed like a dog and asked her right away why the room smells nice!

She showed me a Reed Diffuser next to the air conditioner!  I guess it showed on my face how much I wanted it, she bought me one for Christmas that same year.  She has to buy it from Canada as it wasn't readily available back then.

What's a Reed Diffuser?
It is a home fragrance product that comes in container, scented oil and reeds.  It is obviously safer to use as compared to candles or the electric version.  You will just put the reeds to the oil and once the reeds get wet, soaks up the oil and carries it all the way to the rest of the reeds thus making the room scented.  

Fast forward, I've finished up approximately 6-8 bottles of different brands!  I've used the good ones and the not so good ones (those scent that does not last long).

So far, I'm happy with the current one I'm using...

Amber Lights Laguna

Reed Diffuser

The variant I got is Day At The Spa, 

the name says it all, feels like a relaxing day inside a Spa once I get in my room.

100ml costs Php425.00 (approx $10.12).

Available ONLINE.

So far, been using this more than 2 months and I'm not halfway done with this yet!  I was told by Smile not to use all the Reeds, 2-3 sticks are enough for a small room and probably 4-6 sticks for medium-sized room.  I like flipping the sticks every now and then.  So far, so good!  Does not give me the headache as opposed to other brands.  Will definitely repurchase as I plan to put one inside my bathroom.

My reed diffuser sitting comfortably next to 

my Bangui Windmill from Ilocos Norte!  *laughs*
Next to it is our Air Purifier.

I Wonder:
"Have you discovered the power of Reed Diffusers?"
"Which brand do you use?"

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Shiseido's Autumn Winter Make up Competition

Dear Make Up Enthusiasts!

Are you a  freelance make up artist (not connected to any brand)  Have you just graduated from make up school and don't know what to do next? 

Shiseido has an exciting contest for you!  You have to purchase a special set for the Shiseido Make Up Contest (limited to 32 pcs only).  Kindly click on the poster for more information!

What will the winner get?
Php20,000 cash and Php30,000 worth of products! :)

Goodluck!
Let me know if you're joining!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(Author is not affiliated with the brand.  This post serves as information purposes only.)

AMW Makeover: The Groom's Room

Groom's Room is like Blues' Clues....
sorry too random!  *laughs*

It was a first for me to stay inside the Groom's Room for makeovers, it wasn't as busy as the bride's room for sure!  Now I know how Mr. AMW's room felt like during the time of our wedding!  I can officially say: "He's unfair!"

The Groom's Room obviously feels more relaxed as the photographers, make-up artists, stylists and coordinators usually meet up inside the bride's room which makes it a bit more crowded.  As I got in the groom's room, everyone was either eating, chatting, watching TV and the groom can get ready at least 2 hours later than the bride!  Men are lucky!!!  :P

I prettified 3 lovely ladies from the Groom's Family.  

 Mother of the Groom

Request: Not much, do anything I want 

just to make her look young!

I am lucky as the mom of the groom has great-looking skin to start with!  I prepped the skin by using a moisturizer.  I spot corrected dark areas to lighten up the spots then proceed with cream foundation.  I kept the make-up as light as possible and focus on perfecting the look of her skin!  Nothing beats inner glow that's why the "after" picture, we almost can't see her eyes as she kept on laughing! 

Well, I did say : "Koochi...koochi...baby's laughing!"  *laughs*  It worked! 

Godmother of the Bride and Groom

Request: Same as above! 

The Godmother of the bride and groom turns out to be the Groom's Aunt!  She also have the same skin condition as her sister (above) so I just moisturized areas that are a bit dryer than the rest, spot correct  some random spots.  I did not forget to conceal her under eye area with a concealer.  Used the same formulation of foundation --- cream foundation and gave her a bit of a healthy glow.

Sister-in-law of the Groom

Request: To make her face look slimmer

First of all, slimming effect cannot be done with make-up alone, so I have to thank the effort of my talented hairstylist George Aliben.   The sister-in-law of the groom requested for a slimming effect so I put out my weapon --- Contouring and highlighting powders!

Her skin is a bit dry so I moisturized her face with a non-greasy moisturizer.  Applied Primer on top as she has a super cute 9-month old baby to take care of so I'm sure she will be oiling up even before the wedding ceremony!

I focused the make-up at the center of her face to steer the eyes away from the face's shape.  I've drawn her brows a shade bit darker, did a semi-smokey eye makeup, contoured her nose (again for that center-focused) and used a nice pink lipstick.  

After the make-up, I've done contouring below the cheekbones, the sides of her forehead and her chin.  It does not make a super huge difference at first glance but it gives a cast of shadow on photos!

 Mother of the Groom and Godmother of Bride and Groom

Ready for their photo-op!

SIL of the Groom with her cute daughter

I had a great time prettifying the family!  They came from Iloilo to celebrate their family member's special day!  I appreciate it when client puts me on focus by telling me what their requirements are or what their expectations are for make-up!

I hope my makeover is enough to show that inner beauty really shines!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!