AMW Reviews: The Balm Mini Kabuki Brush

How are you today?
As you all know, I haven't been blogging much about makeup brushes for quite some time!  You can't blame a girl who owns a lot of brushes!  But seriously, I am quite happy with my current brush collection!  When I attended the recent Close Up White Now Why Later event #WhiteNowWhyLater, we were each given a nice mini K-Brush from The Balm!  And I have to be honest with you, the moment I got this, I have this inkling feeling to pick up more brushes again!  I'll tell you what's my next "want" later on.

As for now, let me share to you how this cutey looks like...

AMW Reviews: Revlon Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks

When we talk about eye shadows, primers will always be mentioned as they work hand in hand especially with the humidity!  I mean, who can truthfully say they can apply a thick amount of eye shadow, eye liner and mascara and have them last all day outside air-conditioned room without crease or without experiencing eye shadow melt down?  Even I can't promise myself that and mind you, I don't have oily lids! 

But who has the time to apply primer, blend in shadow after shadow on a daily basis?  Maybe you, but not me!  So I'm quite excited to try the newest Revlon Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks, these are meant to be applied underneath your favorite powdered shadows or best of all, these can be applied alone and they are said to stay the whole day without creasing! 

Do you wonder if these sticks really work?

AMW Reviews: Natasha Beauty Lip Duo

Inexpensive yet good quality makeup you ask?  To be honest, it is so difficult to find them but if I did, it's definitely worth  mentioning!  I recently got to try Natasha Beauty products, yes, you read it right --- Natasha BEAUTY, same as you, I've always associated Natasha with womens wear, menswear, shoes, bags, etc...

To see is to believe....

Natasha Beauty Lip Duos

Here are the 3 shades I've tried and loved, but please read my review.

AMW Reports: What I learned from MAC Technique Workshop

Thank goodness MAC Technique was held on a Sunday and thank God my mom-in-law is available to take care of Baby AMW while I'm away!  There's always going to be reasons for me to thank the Lord each day for wonderful blessings such as learning more makeup tips and tricks from MAC's Senior Makeup Artist Ms. Amber Dreadon!

For this season, it is all about Global Glamour!  According to Amber D., clear, beautiful skin and bold lips is the "thing" this season.

AMW Reviews: 100% Pure Healthy Flawless Skin Foundation Powder

It is the start of the week once again and God knows how we all want this day to be Friday again!  Oh well, let's jump start the week with something positive instead, think happy thoughts, think about the things that inspires you --- your crush? Boyfriend? Husband? Kids? Or the wonderful lunch you're having later on?  Whoever/whatever it is..focus on that!  Then to me :P

I recently got to try "clean cosmetics" for the first time.  Clean cosmetics, that"s a new term right?  Well this is a term used to call those cosmetics that are clean of known, toxic substances.  The skincare and makeup products are healtheir and gentler than their chemical-laden, synthetic counterparts.  The ingredients are usually simple - maximum natural ingredients, and if unavoidable, minimum synthetic and safe ingredients.  And one of the brand that fits the bill is 100% Pure and thanks to the local retailer Canary Cosmetics for bringing these in.

For my first 100% Pure product, I've decided to give their Foundation Powder as I use this the most (lip balms aside).  Now that I have baby AMW with me almost 24/7!  Carrying him most of the time means I have him in close contact with me more often, that"s why I prefer to use minimal makeup or if I must, I try to use makeup that are safe for babies!  Perfect timing to know this brand right?