AMW Bulletin: Watsons Health, Wellness and Beauty Awards 2013

Watsons is my ultimate favorite store among stores!  I can still remember the first time I entered a huge Watsons Store in Hong Kong and it took me 4 hours scouring unique beauty finds in their 3 story-high Causeway Bay branch!  I used to wish our local Watsons would carry as much items as their Hong Kong counterpart!  

Well, wishes do come true!  As years go by, I can see how much Watsons Philippines have grow and I'm so happy to say, most of the items I longed for are readily available at Watsons!  (ex. Lucido-L!)

And because Watsons have been providing us with everything we need to look good, they also honor the biggest and brightest brands in this years' Watsons HWB Awards 2013.  Are you excited to know this year's list?

Natasha Beauty Face Duo in Medium Beige Review

Don't you dislike bringing full-size foundation and concealer for retouch?  I know some of you don't mind but on days I want to carry a small purse/bag, bringing a bulky makeup kit is impossible!  So I'm glad to share a nifty li'l product from an inexpensive brand -- Natasha Beauty.  The major question is, is it worth purchasing?

Natasha Face Duo Medium Beige

Readers' Corner: What to Pack (Hospital Bag)

Hi AMW friends!  I recently received an email from a reader asking me to share what I packed inside my hospital bag!

First things first, I want to thank my online friend Didi for sending me lists of things needed to take with me to the hospital!  Truthfully, to all first time preggy moms out there?  I understand how overwhelming it is to pack for a hospital bag!  I mean, the overall shopping for baby related stuff is stressful enough! So to be honest, as OC as I may seem, I am actually one lazy bone several weeks when I was about to pop!  I dread carrying my tummy and butt every second of the day, so can you imagine how difficult it was to pack for a hospital bag?

Photo taken by: Blow Up Babies Photo Studio

This will probably shock most of you but just so some of you may feel better, I actually completed my hospital bag several hours before I gave birth!  Yes, the bag was always there, there was a few items inside but it was never complete until April 15th 9:00pm (P.S. I gave birth April 16th 1:29am).

Eureka Moment: Brush Holder

I blogged about my personal brush holder year 2008 (Eureka Moment: Brush Holder post).  Because I'm good at taking care of my stuff, I'm proud to share that the glass is still doing well and it holds more brushes than ever!

But, after giving birth, I've decided to go back to makeup routine and saw that my glass container is picking up on dirt!  It doesn't help that my makeup brushes are exposed so I had to wash them all over again!  

That's when my search for a makeup brush case instead and I've set my eyes on Sigma's!  I nearly bought their travel set just for the container!  I was just waiting for their free international shipping day but thankfully, another EUREKA MOMENT for you and me!  *winks*

AMW Reviews: Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder

Happy start of the week AMW friends!
Today's product review is dedicated to my combination/ oily-skinned readers!  I have finally found a loose powder that's housed in a very smart, no spill, no mess packaging!  *yay*  Best of all, the price isn't bad and as a little amount of these goes a long way!  Are you ready to take a peek on what I'm talking about?

Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder

The product is housed in a regular pot packaging but read further to know why this packaging is the best among the rest!