What I'm Thankful For

Happy Saturday AMW friends!
I'm sitting here in the hotel room, as Baby AMW is snoring away (he has colds), looking through my Instagram posts and remembered to say my thanks to mini things in life that makes me happy!

Nestle Temptations Flavors of the Month
Dutch Speculoos

I received this 2 months ago, I tried a bit but finally got to enjoy this 2 months after!  The new flavor Dutch Speculoos is something worth trying especially if you're a fan of Speculoos cookie and spread! 

Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt and Yogurt Drink

 Yogurt used to be my "coffee", my "instant perk me up" when I was working in China.  I order yogurt by the dozen and finish them in no time!  When I got back in the Philippines, I kinda forgot about my love for yogurt so I'm glad I received these from Nestle Philippines, today, after every meal, I look forward to a healthier dessert!  My favorite yogurt flavors are Mango and Strawberry!

AMW x Amway Gives: Artistry Youth Xtend Ultra

When I was in US, my skin was breaking out because I lack sleep and I was tired most of the time from taking care of Kyle plus the travel itself.  I realized that stress, weather changes and a lot more results in skin problems.  Of course, let's not forget that I'm in my mid 30s so my skin definitely needs more help as compared to when I was in my teens!

And because a lot of you are probably on the same boat as I am, you are probably on a hunt for a good skincare product that would help clear the junk of makeup and pollution PLUS the added benefit of restoring our skin's youthfulness!

Because it is Friday, and because Amway Philippines has been really nice to my request to give a set of their newest Artistry Youth Xtend Ultra to my dear AMW Reader...it is indeed.... #GOODVIBES Friday!

"ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Ultra is the “next level” anti-aging skincare. Addressing the core issues of mature skin (age 45+), ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Ultra features breakthrough technologies, coupled with botanicals, to lift the appearance of sagging skin and transform sallow, discolored skin into a more youthful, even tone.

As skin “junk” accumulates over time, ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Ultra clears the natural repair pathways, making way for the skin to function more efficiently. ARTISTRY YOUTH XTEND Ultra utilizes exclusive ingredients and technologies to “micro-cleanse” and “rebuild” the appearance of skin once the extra-cellular buildup has been cleared." 

Exciting right?  Well, of course, if you are not aged 45+, I personally believe in investing on a good skincare regimen to prevent your skin from getting to the "sagging" and "old" stage!  It's never too early to take care of your skin --- please quote me on that!

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