AMW Reviews: Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm (Rose)

I've sung praises for Burt's Bees lip balm for years!  One of the few lip balms that really helped my super dry and chapped lips!  (I'm sure by now, you understand how extreme the condition of my lips are with lip swatches and all)  But please...tell me you still love me!  Chapped lips and all!  PINKY SWEAR?  *drama mode*

During my first ever collaboration with the brand last May 11th!  Each of my attendees went home with their own Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm and May, the Brand Manager of Burt's Bees, was super nice to hand me one as well!  I was all giddy inside as I've always been a fan! 

Of course, my lips can't wait!  I immediately tried this right away and you know how straightforward lip balms are!  I won't make you suffer by writing a super comprehensive review but you'll get the drift!  Burt's Bees never fail me in creating good lip balms!  I love this not because I got this for free....I LOVE this because this product loved my lips!  (Just don't give me the Honey version, the scent is not for me - personal opinion)

Housed in a cute recyclable carton

Burt's Bees products are all about saving Mother Nature --- from product ingredients down to the packaging!

Rose Tinted Lip Balm looks oh-so-vampy-red but don't be deceived!

Burt's Bees says ---

Initial Thoughts: Maybelline Eye Studio Fashion Brow Mascara

Brow Mascaras...

I am addicted to them like chocolates!  I survived going to Japan and purchased only a few makeup items...and you guessed it right!  They're mostly brow mascaras in various shades!  Here in the Philippines, the famous brow mascara is from MAC called Girl Boy...I find the shade perfect for girls with "reddish tint" on their hair but for girls like me who enjoys highlights or lighter colored hair, it is very difficult to find an almost blond colored brow mascara so I had to shop online or purchase them whenever I get to travel!

Thankfully, our favorite drugstore brand Maybelline FINALLY came up with their own version called FASHION BROW MASCARA!  I can't contain myself as the price point is wonderful!  For only Php359.00 each (approx $8.00)!  I can easily get all 3 shades without thinking twice!  P.S. I'm not rich!  It's just that I spend at least Php1,000 on a SINGLE brow mascara!

Housed on a sleek black "short mascara-like" packaging with shades easily spotted with the color-coordinated circle.

AMW Makeover: Trial Makeup For Soon-To-Be-Bride (Airbrush Makeup)

Happy makeover Tuesday AMW friends!
I'm all excited to share a Makeover I've done for my soon-to-be AMW bride!  She's a sister of a very good Beauty Blogger friend (who is very good in makeup) so I'm super glad she entrusted me!

The DAY is this weekend so a week before, Soon-to-be-bride decided to experience an AMW makeover!  I will also share some tips as I go along so feel free to ask questions on comment box below!

Airbrush Trial Makeup

Skin: Combination with a bit of acne marks.

Request: Fresh makeup that helps keep her oils at bay!

AMW Reviews: Benefit Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer

I personally LOVE face primers because I specialize mostly on Bridal makeup and you know how demanding brides are when it comes to making sure their makeup stays until the end of the day!  I've used and tested out X number of primers and long time reader would know my favorite would still be the Smashbox PhotoFinish Primer in Light!  I love it so much I went to the US and looked for the "pump" packaging but seems they faced it out and all they offer is the squeeze type tube packaging!  It was a bummer for me but I have no choice as I depend on it so much!

When my favorite brand of makeup (obviously) Benefit!  I love this brand so much I work closely with them in terms of makeup workshops came up with a face primer (finally).  I didn't purchase it at once because no one can replace my favorite foundation primer until this very moment!  Thankfully, during my Benefit US Trip, the Stay Flawless 15-Hour primer was included in the "kit" provided to us so I might as well give this a test before I include this in my makeup kit!  Is this worthy to be inside my ZUCA Pro Case just like Benefit Porefessional?  

What's unique about Benefit Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer  is that it comes in a "stick" form!  This is meant to be applied directly on the face before foundation application!  I have to admit, most Benefit products are very easy to use (even for first time makeup wearers) but this one was a bit of a challenge for me!  I had to practice different styles in application to finally get the "best" technique!

Benefit says ---
Flawless works overtime! Benefit's instant PRO-long primer acts like a magnet to lock on your foundation for 15 fresh & flawless hours. This invisible stick primer glides directly onto skin for optimal wear and a natural-looking finish. Go longer. Stay flawless!

Size: 0.54 oz.Ingredients: Isododecane, Water, Polyethylene, Polydecene, Silica, Nylon-12, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate, Paraffin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Galactoarabinan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosterols, BHT. May Contain: CI 19140 (Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide).

Weekend Food Trip at: Yabu's New Location at SM MOA

Finally, I have time to blog about food once again as I skipped a couple of Sundays with "food-less" posts as I always find myself caught up busy doing something on a Saturday Night! 

I hope to get my food mojo back because I definitely have the appetite to talk once again about FOOD!  Who's with me?

Last week, I was one of the few who was lucky enough to get an invite when Yabu SM MOA branch moved to a bigger (personally speaking) BETTER location.  From the smaller south wing branch now to the North Wing that's twice the size!  Yay for us SM MOA branch customers who wait for hours lining up just to have a taste of our favorite Yabu dishes!



Okay, I have to mention this, ONE huge reason for me to pick this branch aside from it's location is the fact that my favorite manager who used to be at Robinson's Magnolia Branch is now the manager of SM MOA branch!  He's one of the nicest restaurant manager I came across because I remembered lining up for hours at Robinson's Magnolia branch but you won't get mad at him as you see him making sure the staffs move twice as fast and he's genuine enough to come to each of the customers to apologize for the long lines!  That's customer service worth the mention!

So back to my Yabu experience and I'm so happy I got to taste their newest dishes that night!