Initial Thoughts: Shiseido Ibuki Ready For Anything Skin

Good morning AMW Friends!
Very early today, I will be doing a makeup to Mr. AMW's cousin as it is her graduation day and she's not only going up the stage to get her diploma!  She is going up the stage as a Cum Laude as well!  So proud of her!  Maine, if you're reading this, Mr. AMW and I are proud of you!

Speaking of proud, one thing I'm proud about myself is the fact that I can hold off NOT using the next skincare products (as much as I would love to jump from one brand to another), I just can't!  And I can't believe I have such willpower!  It must be my sensitive skin or my skin's inability to adapt from sudden skincare changes!  *laughs*  Poor me!

My first ever Shiseido skincare product range that I have tried is their Shiseido 1-2-3 Skincare Moisturizing Line, I told you the story about the "samples purchasing" at Bonjour Hong Kong several years ago!  The next range was the  White Lucent Line which is as equally good as the moisturizing line!  I was so tempted to jump to the new Ibuki line right away but I have to let my skin settle and breatheas I insert one product at a time (ex. Cleanser first, then eye cream, then moisturizer etc...) as it is easier to pinpoint the "suspect" in case there are any skin issues.

That works for me so I hope some of you may find this tip useful and give it a try when you plan on trying out new brands! 

The Shiseido Ibuki Line

AMW x Skin Perfect Gives: Happy 13th Year Anniversary ADM Products

It's a "-ber" month, it's Friday....and guess what, it's just a random day that I want to make YOU feel happy again and again!  

When I created this blog, I told myself I wanted to help other people in my own way, that's when I created the blog "Ask me what's...." why AskMeWhats?

I've been asked that question so many times I've finally decided to set my FOOD *ahem* FOOT down and tell you a quick yet sweet story!  During "Friendster" days, there is an account called "Taong Grasa" (I'm not sure if you knew or heard about this) but this person is so nice in helping people by giving advices online.  Since I'm the "Mommy" of my friends as they always come to me for a hand, shoulder, arms and legs to lean on :P , I've decided to create a blog, a confidential one to help give solutions or if I can't give any...at least cheer people up!  Who would've thought I ended up giving beauty-related advices? 

To keep the long story short, my blog may have shifted direction from an advise blog to a beauty blog, my mission holds true until today, to keep readers happy, to keep readers in-the-know, the let them know they are not alone when they are going through difficulties in life!  It helps to vent I tell you!  It really does, and to have someone listen to you whether you know them or not, is such a huge help for me that's why I'm returning the favor by at least sharing some simple joys!  

(Ang haba ng intro ko! hahaha)  

So to keep the long story short, I have a giveaway!  (ayun lang pala! hahaha)  But before I do so, let me tell you about a skin clinic called Skin Perfect, I have seen them around and I actually treated my mom and dad facial services there in the past, but would you believe they have been around for exactly 13 years?  That proves how good they are in what they do!  

I recently got an invite to attend their 13th year anniversary "Me-Time" activity at Robinsons Magnolia, but since I'm a mommy (with NO yaya) and my schedule is always crazy (translate: Depending on Baby Kyle's mood or if someone can look after him) , it was unfortunate that I wasn't able to attend and celebrate with them!  Thankfully, Skin Perfect was kind enough to let me visit them the next day and even acknowledged my request to have something for my readers!  I'll tell you more about it later on!  You have to bear with my stories :P  It's a requirement! *laughs*

Something New: Benefit Porefessional Agent Zero Shine

Last Tuesday, I was invited to the media launch for #AgentZeroShinePH at Manila Yacht Club!  It was an invite I don't want to miss!  Though I am on the extreme dry skinned side, one of the most purchased products for me as a Professional make up artist are oil-control products!  My clients are mostly on that skin type!  I've been a loyal user of Benefit's Porefessional Balm and my clients can attest to that!  It does help lessen the appearance of pores and you can check out my review and before and after photos HERE.

Since Agent Zero Shine is part of the Porefessional line, I knew I had to be there to know the secret for a perfect shine-free face!

 

We were all aboard the yacht at 6:30pm as we were greeted by Agent Zero Shine herself, Ms. Annie Ford Danielson!  The event was hosted by the pretty Spy Gal Ms. Maggie Wilson.

AskMeMom: Johnson's Baby Signature of Love Videos

A couple of weeks ago, I shared my very own SOL (Signatures of Love) announcing to the world my way  of showing unconditional love to my dear Baby Kyle!  I always have this mini conversation with Mr. AMW telling him how much I wish Kyle would have a recollection of the memories we had from newborn up to the present.  It must be my hormones going melodramatic but I'm glad Mr. AMW always has answers to every situation I'm in!  He told me that the mini kisses, gazillion hugs and one-sided conversations I had with Baby Kyle may mean nothing to the entire universe but it means everything to our little one!  It's a bond between me and my baby and it's a connection only a mom and baby would know! 

Mr. AMW is right!  Kyle reacts to all my "gigil" moments with him!  

 If you ask me, YES, I currently have thousands of photos of Kyle's different facial expressions and I'm sure mommies out there can relate!  Who wouldn't melt seeing our little ones reacting to our different Signatures of Love?  

Eureka Moment: Brush Guards

Hi AMW Friends!  I posted about The Brush Guard 4 years ago and I got it from online shopping!  Honestly speaking, I have been using them for 4 long years now and loving them to bits!  The problem though, my brushes are increasing in number but I didn't get to increase the number of my brush guards!  Why?  Well, I'm too lazy to shop online (internationally) again as the waiting game is too much and I have to pick ALL my packages at the Local Post Office, that's difficult considering I have a day job!  

So yup, it was only me and 6 pcs. Brush Guards for 4 long years, it was a wonderful relationship between us but I would like to have a "third party" to spice up our relationship *laughs* 

Thankfully, because of Sample Room, I got to know Charm Brush Guards!  (Shame on me I didn't get the time to browse the Beauty & Minerals site as I will definitely purchase this early on if I have known!)

EUREKA MOMENT!