AMW Reviews: Ellana Goddess Lip & Cheek Cream Color in Light Pink

It's Thursday!  I can't believe Kyle's Birthday is coming soon!  Imagine, 1 year old Kyle!  It has been a year of whirlwind for Mr. AMW and I but guess what?  I won't change a thing!  My skincare regimen was lessened (as I prefer to sleep) and I can't seem to apply lotion as Kyle loves to link my arms and legs, my undereye circles?  Well, after years of investing on good eye creams, I think I'm back to square 1!  My bags are getting bigger and darker....but SO WHAT? :) It is worth it! 

I know I'm in such a good mood once again!  But I have to admit, there are days I wish Kyle would just go to sleep as I am dead tired..there are days I wonder how it feels like to have full 8 hours "uninterrupted sleep" again but I guess that is what they say about motherhood....it is hard...really hard, but at the end of the day, when you look at your little one smiling back at you...it is worth it...seriously!  No pain..no gain! :P

Now back to beauty talk!  Thanks to beauty blogging, I didn't lose the battle on "trying to stay pretty", I mean if I can only go out without makeup!  I would!  But because I have products to review and my name as a makeup artist is in line *laughs*  I HAD to at least prettify myself a bit and test products to share my thoughts to readers who believe in me!  *hugs*  So in return, it is ME thanking you guys for giving me the pressure to make myself look at least half human! :P  And thankfully, there are many easy-to-use products for busy moms like me!  I mean LIP & Cheek products?  I don't appreciate them much until now!  When you only have 5 minutes to get ready as there is a screaming baby at the background getting bored....

One of the most appreciated Lip & Cheek Cream Color to date...

Ellana Goddess Lip & Cheek Cream Color in Light Pink

Back packaging

Illustrations by Soleil Ignacio
(Great job!  It is very pretty!)

Ellana says ---

Initial Thoughts on: Grandma El's Products

Hi Fellow Moms and non-moms with very sensitive skin!

Today, I will be reviewing a brand I never heard off until this was sent to me as referred by a makeup client!  Upon receiving Grandma El's, I did my own research right away! Grandma El's was formulated in the early 1972 by Robert Posner, a renowned skin care specialist and cosmetic chemist and it has been used over a decade in nursing homes and hospitals!  

Yes, this product is organic and safe for babies, but how safe are they when it comes to my baby and my very own SUPER sensitive skin?

I've used Grandma El's products on both Baby AMW and myself and I will be sharing my initial thoughts on these....

Readers' Corner: Happy Skin Summer Collection 2014 Cheeks and Lips

 Good morning AMW friends!  Well, it's technically a good evening on my side as I'm on my way home from a meeting with my "personal driver" (aka Love of My Life Mr. AMW).  For the first time, I'm blogging inside the car so I have to thank my Smart Connection for the LTE connection  *laughs*  Seriously, I haven't tried blogging inside the car (don't worry, it's not blogging while driving) and so far, I'm loving it!  Well..I guess once I'm home, it'll be me time with Baby AMW!

After I posted about the Happy Skin Summer Collection 2014 grand launch, I received email requests to show some swatches on the products I got.  Since I already reviewed Happy Skin's Shut Up and Kiss Me and Get Cheeky With Me (Feel free to read my past review by clicking product name), I will be sharing the swatches on the new lippies and blush and will also share how they look on me "tired" face. 

Happy Skin definitely did it again this time creating colors that Filipinas are looking for!  I love all the shades they came up with and I'm finding myself using them a lot for the past few days since I got these.

Happy Skin Shut Up & Kiss Me Lippies

AMW Reports: AMW Attends Dove 1st Summmit

I got an invite to attend Dove's First Ever summit for 2 days at Sofitel Philippine Plaza.  I do not usually take 2 days off during weekdays to attend events but the message Dove wants me to help share is something I strongly believe in, so it wasn't a difficult decision to set my busy schedule aside to spend time with people from Dove and people who believe in the #RealBeauty movement.

Did you know that?

Only 7% of Filipinas actually consider themselves beautiful?

Weekend Food Trip at: Pho, San Francisco

Hi AMW friends!
I'm sorry if my food photos are still on a US mode, well, since I'm back, I haven't really been going out to eat as I'm not feeling 100% well!  As much as I'd love eat, my nose is stuffy and my throat is painful!  So yes, homecooked meals is still what I'm looking for!

BUT, looking back to my US trip photos, I can't help but reminisce on the wonderful food I've tried, thanks to my friends and relatives for taking me to the best places to dine during my short trip in San Francisco and Los Angeles!

Today, let's jump back to San Francisco!  I'm not a fan of Vietnamese dish, when my friend's husband suggested Vietnamese food, I immediately said yes because I'm quite open with trying out various dishes but never thought this restaurant will change my view on Vietnamese food forever!

AMW and Baby AMW at Pho