Monday, April 8, 2013

AMW Reviews: Beating the Heat and Moisturize with Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief




How much hotter can this weather be?  I find myself too lazy to move, even too lazy to apply makeup or do my usual skincare routine! *gasp*

Consider this, I have dry skin, so I can't imagine how our oily-skinned readers out there feel on moisturizer application on these hot and humid days?  Come on, do tell me!

I've always been a fan of the Clinique Moisture Surge line, why?  It's a simple, straightforward product line that does nothing but gives you the moisture you deserve MINUS the heavy feel!  For the past months, I've used up my huge tub of Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief  as it is one of the easiest day time moisturizer to use before my BB Cream application!

Yes, it's summer, it's hot and humid but I still find some dry patches around my left cheeks so I need moisture even midday!  Thankfully, the Clinique Moisture Surge line came out with a face spray that gives moisture without distracting your makeup!

The Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief


Sunday, April 7, 2013

Weekend Food Trip at: Alba Restaurante Espanol

Alba Restaurant, for me, has been around forever!  I used to live in Sta. Mesa when I was single and our food trip usually goes around Tomas Morato area!  One of the many few restaurants that I always get to see, want to try, yet never get the urge to really go inside is Alba! 

Why?  Well, what to expect from a Spanish Restaurant?  I'm quite adventurous when it comes to food but my parents aren't!  So I always gave this restaurant a miss as I always thought its all "Paella" that they can offer.

Fast forward to several...gazillion years after!  *laughs*  I finally get to book for a dinner buffet to celebrate my mom-in-law's birthday!  My sister-in-law highly recommend this restaurant so who am I to believe but my family member right? 

Well, it was a good decision to finally give this restaurant a try!  Unfortunately, it's not the Tomas Morato branch but their newest branch at Alba Prism Plaza, Mall of Asia Complex.



Saturday, April 6, 2013

Something New: Because I Love Roses

"I'm a floral girl, in this floral world....life is flowery...it's fantastic" --- try singing that on a tune of "Barbie Girl"  It works right? 

Don't get mad!  That song has been playing over and over inside my head as I am typing this blog post!  Can't resist it!  I'm a composer at heart!  *blech* 

Really, the song started to play inside my head when I get to sniff the newest fragrance from pureDKNY!  I've been a fan of all DKNY apple shaped fragrance bottles for the longest time and when they released their pureDKNY Vanilla, I was a bit hesitant to use it as I'm more of a floral girl rather than vanilla!  Thankfully, the scent was mild and easy to the nose!  I even bought another bottle as a gift for my god daughter last Christmas!  (She's a teenager and I'm sure she'll love it!)

But of course, the love for florals will still be inside my heart so I'm glad they came up with something meant for me (no, I'm not referring to scents for the oldies okay?) 

  pureDKNY ROSE.


Friday, April 5, 2013

Finally! Jorgen is.....

Dear Philippine Readers:

Remember last month when I received a surprise teal rose from a man name Jorgen at Italianni's Restaurant Bonifacio High Street during International Women's Day?  (Read Post HERE)

After further research, I also shared a girl name Christine who made a specific website for the man of her dreams whose name is none other than Jorgen as well? (Read Post HERE)

Finally, we finally have an answer who Mr. Jorgen is!  We finally have a face!  Click this cute "It's Him" web series!  In this rom-com, you also get to meet the young accountant, writer of Jorgendipity Christine too!


Feel free to Like Who Is Jorgen? on Facebook to get updates on the next episodes!  I'm bitin!

Have a *kilig* Friday!


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AMW Reviews: KJI and Co Lip Staysss

When you put 3 S's after the word STAY, you know they mean business!

When I unboxed my second Glamourbox last January, one of the many items that caught my attention is a brand called Beauty Wawa New York Lip Staysss.  I originally thought it was just a regular tinted lip balm but boy was I wrong!  Let me tell you why as you scroll further down!


The packaging reminded me of my first tinted lip balm from Maybelline!
Shade: Baby Pink

Lip Staysss says ---
Lip Staysss semi-permanent lip balm doesn’t bleed, feather, or rub off – and the staying power is 50% greater than any other lipstick in town.
They last through drinks or greasy meals and even heal, hydrate and moisturise your lips at the same time. Made of 100% natural quick drying liquid, you will never feel you have it on.

Size: 2g



AMW says ---
Pros
  • Very cute packaging.
  • Easy to tote along for retouch.
  • Product glides on lips like a lip balm.
  • Color stays the whole day!
  • Pigmentation is good especially after more than 2 applications.
  • Non-drying.
  • Doesn't bleed nor feather.
  • Product doesn't transfer much on your cup or mug as compared to regular lipstick.
Cons
  • If not applied correctly or retouching isn't done correctly, you'll get very thick, uneven looking-lips.
  • Not widely available.
  • Difficult to remove, need extra step of using a gentle makeup remover to remove the product before you go to sleep.
Overall
One of the best long-lasting lip product that's non-drying.

Tips
  • Apply once and let it sit for a couple of minutes before re-applying.  The color darkens as time passes by.
  • To prevent lips from looking like you came from a "torrid kissing" session, blot off Lip Staysss prior to re-application.  
  • I prefer using this product only ONCE a day and use regular lip balm or lip gloss for retouch to control the color that I want!
  • Take time to remove Lip Staysss by using a gentle eye and lip makeup remover.  
  • For better-looking lips, apply this product using a lip brush for more defined lips!  Once I tried applying without looking at the mirror and husband was surprised how bright and messy my lips look even from afar!  Worst???  I can't seem to remove the excess lip color without makeup remover! 
Will I repurchase?
Yes.

To whom do I recommend this to?
Girls who are lazy for lipstick retouch and wants their lipstick to stay from drinking and eating!

Where to purchase and how much?
Available at Glamourbox website for Php410.00 (approx $10.25).  International readers may check out official website HERE, product available at Watsons and Sasa in other countries.

Photos

Product comes with expiration date which I appreciate!

The amount of lip product you get!  Not much but a little goes a long way!

Before and After Photo
Applied KJI and CO Lip Staysss on lips once without lip balm or lip gloss

Because of my super dry lips, the product may settle into my lip lines if applied with heavy hand.  That's why I prefer using a lip brush so I can control the "pressure" during application. 

Have you found your semi-permanent lipstick to date that doesn't dry your lips?
Care to share the brand ?
Though this product is tricky to apply, this is one of the best semi-permanent lip product I've tried as it doesn't dry out my lips as much as the other brands I've tried.  The extra balm-y texture is really a pro as I can get away without lip gloss on top!

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(Product is part of the January Box.  Review 100% mine.  Please purchase at your own discretion.)