AMW Reviews: MAC Technakohl Liner in Uniform

Happy Monday dearies!

Though most of my Mondays are usually quiet and a bit boring, today will be different as I'm heading for a meeting right after work!  Yes, another meeting to keep me and Baby AMW updated with what's happening around the Metro!  (Quite funny how I sound like a government official now!) *bored face*

So today, I won't be wearing my pajama as I slave my way off work!  I will be changing into a more "respectable" outfit and definitely will put on some makeup!  One of the many few makeup items that I can't live without as you all know by now is my trustee eyeliners!  Whether gel, liquid or pencils!  I have to use one! 

Today, let me share to you the latest discovery I have regarding liners!  I could go black but it could get a bit too intense for a simple meeting or I could go blah with a regular brown liner!  Who would've thought that there is a shade that works for most people with warm skin tones? 

It's called UNIFORM!

P.S. I look good in my C.A.T. Military uniform way back as battle green has always been a good color on me! :P

MAC's Technakohl Liner in Uniform has been around for quite awhile so don't judge me as I'm not up-to-date!  Based on packaging alone, I can't seem to pinpoint if Uniform is a sparkled brown liner but upon close perusal, it is a khaki-colored liner with gold shimmers.

MAC says ---

A mechanical pencil-style liner. In formula, soft and creamy, with an intense, rich, colour deposit. Blends on application: dries quickly to a long-wear, non-smudge finish. Versatile. An easy way to line the top and lower lash line of the eye. When applied at a 90 degree angle, provides a thin precision line. For thicker application, apply at a flat angle.

Size: 0.35 g / 0.012 US oz

AMW says ---
Pros

• No need to sharpen.
• Unique color, you may find a dupe but not as easy as blacks and browns.
• Gives a very natural look.
• Doesn't smudge (if applied on upper and lower lash line).
• Color payoff is good.
• Applies smoothly and no need to tug the eyes.
• The shimmers stay on the liner and doesn't transfer.

Cons

• May smudge if used for tight line or if applied on the water line.
• Price.  I don't use this as often but I'm almost halfway done!

Overall
Unqiue shade, easy to apply and good pigmentation.

Tips

• Call your preferred MAC Cosmetics branch before you purchase as I plan to repurchase this but this is out of stock at the MAC Glorietta branch.
• The pencil tends to be hard and dry at the tip, warm the tip by rubbing a bit of the product at the back of your hand before you apply on the eye area.
• For a more natural look, smudge off using a smudge brush.  Apply translucent powder or similar shade of eyeshadow to "set" the liner.
• If most pencil liners tend to smudge on you, chances are, the MAC Technakohl liner is not an exception, use an eyeshadow primer underneath or use a Sealant (check Make Up For Ever Eye Seal, review HERE).

Will I repurchase?
Yes.

To whom do I recommend this to?
Pencil liner users who wants to steer away from the usual blacks and browns.

Where to purchase and how much?
At local MAC Cosmetics Stores for Php950.00 (approx $23.75).

Photos

MAC Technakohl Liner in Uniform

A combination of deep brown, dark green with gold shimmers

A quick swatch

Sometimes, I have sensitive eyes so I prefer to apply this on my upper lash line and skip tight lining!  With tiny check marks, I apply this liner close to my lash line as shown on photo below.

The overall effect of Uniform shade applied on both upper and lower lash line.  The look is definitely more subtle than black and complements my skin even without much makeup on!  If you plan to do heavy eye make up application, the shade Uniform may not show up.

Do you own a unique battle green/dark brown/gold liner at present?
Which other unique shades of pencil liners do you recommend?

So far, I can go for my favorite bright blue or bright green pencil liners on days I want my eyes to pop, but on a casual day, I don't mind picking my MAC Technakohl liner in Uniform!

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Weekend Food Trip at: Ristras

Happy Sunday!
Any plans to dine out today?  I'm really not sure where I'm heading off today but wherever I may be, I'm sure there's going to be food around as baby and I need to eat at least every 2-3 hours! *winks*  Perfect excuse for me to eat more! 

A couple of weeks ago, I had a trial makeup client around San Juan so Mr. AMW and I have decided to use our Deal Grocer voucher which we bought online!  Mr. AMW have tried Ristras and wanted me to visit the said restaurant myself!  I believe he enjoyed his first meal there!

Ristras' Well-Loved Bestsellers for Sharing with Drinks

Php475.00 (approx $11.88) 

Originally priced at Php675.00 

 Ball Park Nachos

I find this to be a bit of a let down as the chips tastes great but there wasn't enough of the cheese and toppings!  So we ended up eating half of the nachos on its own.

 

 Tres Quesadillas

Since I wasn't in the mood for Burrito, I picked Tres Quesadillas and it was a good decision!  We get 3 pices of quesadilla wrap and we get to try 3 different meat!  Beef, Pork and Chicken!  My favorite is the chicken and looks could be deceiving, these 3 pieces are good to share and Mr. AMW and I left the restaurant with a full stomach!

The deal came with 2 cans of Soda!  It was perfect after a tiring day! 

Ristra's San Juan is located at the corner, you won't get attracted to the restaurant on the outside but once you get inside, the cozy interior with cute t-shirts hanged on the wall was a great conversation starter!  I love how comfortable the place was and you can either eat here alone or with friends and family who are into Mexican dishes!

 

Overall, I would go back and give their other dishes a try!  This time, maybe I'll give 9 Layer Dip Nachos a try, some reviews said its better than the ones I had!

Ristras
Unit 106 J Abad Santos 
cor Lopez Jaena Little Baguio, San Juan  
(632) 570-8159

Have you tried Ristra's?
Any particular dish I should order on my next visit?

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AMW Reports: Benefit Staff Workshop at B Spot

It was very early Saturday morning that I was back at the B Spot (Benefit Philippines Office).  I haven't been back in this place since my first ever visit a year ago before Benefit officially opened in the Philippines (read post HERE).

This time, I'm back not to check out Benefit products but I'm back to do the thing I love most --- Teach about makeup!  The Benebabes, who are my students for the day, are already experts in their field but just like me, they're always open for training to gain more knowledge!  I am so happy and honored I was chosen to do this job!

To start off the class, I think it is very important to stress about skincare and we did a bit of chit chat learning about each other's skin!  

Since all the girls were stripped off with makeup, they immediately told me their concern on under eye circles and spots!  How to get rid of them?  Everyone tried my "trick" on how to use the Benefit's Erase Paste! 

We also continued with foundation application using Hello Flawless and the right way to apply foundation while keeping the "concealer" intact.  Everyone, please say: "Pat! Pat! Pat!"

What's the best way to enhance one's look?  By fixing your brows!  These Benebabes sure knows how to fix anyone's brows and it was a fun day as we discussed about different brow shapes!

The girls work as a team!  They do each other's makeup and learn from each other as well!

Day time eye makeup was also done and it all boils down to the eye shape of each individual!  I do not believe in creating ONE eye makeup for everybody!  I believe that each individual have different eye shapes and we need to dive into the best eye makeup for each eye shapes!

All the girls working their way to prettify their partner as I move next to Aubrey who doesn't have a partner so I have to do half of her face as she does the other half!

Here are the simple makeovers done by the Benefit team!

Benefit's Chief Fun Officer Aubrey

Benefit's Marketing Executive Paula

3 Gorgeous Store Managers from 

Benefit Glorietta, Greenbelt and Shangri-La Mall!

It was a full 4 hours fun workshop that I won't forget!  I am happy the girls left the office with added knowledge from yours truly and I have to admit, I learned so much more about the brand and the products they offer that same day!

As for YOU who are not working at the said company, I have some workshops lined up at various Benefit stores!  To start off, I have one today at Benefit Greenbelt 5 Boutique!  To get updated on other schedules and their locations, Please LIKE Benefit Phlippines on Facebook for updates!  I can't wait to share my makeup knowledge to you!

Thank you so much Benefit Philippines for the trust!

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AMW Bulletin: The Big Majolica Majorca Mascara Face Off + 40% off on Lash King!

Dear Philippine Readers:

This year Majolica Majorca has something for their fans!  The Big Majolica Majorca Face Off!

What to expect?  Well, Majolica Majorca will show you how great Lash King is and how it will compare to your favorite mascaras in terms of volumizing, lengthening, thickening and curling effect!  Check out the big challenge yourself on the following schedules ---

February 8-10 SM Makati
February 22-24 SM North Edsa.

And not only that, to celebrate the wonderful effect of Lash King, on the dates mentioned above, they will also be offering Lash King for only Php499.00 (approx $12.48) from its original price of Php795.00 (approx $19.88)!  That's 40% off so better stock up on the favorite mascara of yours as you can even get a coupon of 20% off for your next purchase! 

Like Majolica Majorca Philippines on Facebook for updates.
Follow them on Twitter (@MajolicaPH)

Will you be there to take the challenge? 


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This Year, My Favorite Red Lipstick Is....

Happy first day of February!  My favorite month of the year!  Aside from being a "love" month, it is the month of my birthday!

To celebrate the month of hearts (though I celebrate it every month!), I would like to share to you my favorite red lipstick for the year!

On a normal day, you won't see me wearing red lipstick except on special occasions or probably special date nights!  Why?  Well, I may have found a couple of good red lipstick brands that works for my skin tone but I find it difficult to maintain them for the rest of the day without worrying much on lip dryness.

Yes, red lipstick can MAKE or BREAK a look!  (And I experience that within 24 hours!)  It MAKEs me look sexy upon application but several hours after, it BREAKs my look with the crocodile red lips that chaps, cracks and bleeds!  (not sexy!)

Recently, I've shared to everyone my SOS KIT that I received from CloseUp White Now (read post HERE). From that kit, I was able to find my best red lipstick to date!  No wonder it's pricey, luxurious, gorgeous --- it's from Coco Chanel!

Rouge Coco in Gabrielle

For the first time, I've found a red lipstick that doesn't require me to "prep" my lips several minutes prior to application!  I don't need to exfoliate my lips with a damp toothbrush or apply a lip gloss on top just to make sure the crocodile lips in me doesn't show up midday! 

Rouge Coco is creamy and soft in texture making it easy for me to apply straight from tube.

Before and After Photo of me

wearing Gabrielle

I have tested wearing this product the whole day and so far, it does wear off after eating and drinking but I can easily re-apply the lip color and my lips would remain moisturized!  The added plus factor?  The gorgeous shade which is true red, neither warm nor cool so I would imagine any women of any skin color would look good in this!

This classic red shade also helps make my teeth appear whiter even Mr. AMW exclaimed: "Okay ah!" while taking a shot of my lips!

AMW wearing Rouge Coco in Gabrielle 

Proud to say: "I'm comfortable and confident with this!"

Have you found a perfect red lipstick for the year 2013?
What's the brand and shade?

So far, I have found great red lipsticks over the past years but the Rouge Coco Lipstick from Chanel is extraordinary in terms of its moisturizing properties and of course, the price!  This is definitely pricier than your regular lipsticks but I don't mind splurging once in awhile for my oh-so-poor dry lips!  If you're born with soft and supple lips...drop down on your knees and thank the heavens! *winks*

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