How To: Bright Beautiful Skin with Korean Skincare

I love Korean Food, Korean Dramas, Korean actors and actresses.  In short, I love the country Korea - the people and their culture!  And let's not forget, one of my favorite makeup artist is called Pony!  She is a well-known Korean Make Up Artist who looks very pretty!  You've probably seen her face at Etude House Posters! (I spotted a big one at SM Sta Mesa!)

Don't you just love how gorgeous their skin look even without makeup?  One reason why I am really looking into Korean skincare products nowadays!  I've been a loyal Korean masks user for years!  But skincare/  Not so!  Starting 2015, I'm definitely going for Asian made skincare!  What do you think?

Nippon Pro Blend Sponge Review

My love for "Beauty Blenders" will always be there no matter how many packs of "wedge sponges" I consumed!  I still find myself using a "Beauty Blender" or tear-drop shaped sponges for natural-looking makeup with an "airbrush" finish.  

I owned 2 Beauty Blenders(review HERE) and after that, I was able to try out different brands that are similar to Beauty Blenders!  Examples are HD Makeup Blender and Pro Studio Beauty PRO Blend Sponge!  Unfortunately, there are more from brands like Etude House that I haven't tried!  Will definitely keep my eyes open on other brands and will review as much as I can!

Today, let us focus on the Nippon Pro Blend Sponge KIT that I got over the holidays as gift!  Yes, for a set, you get not one but TWO Pro Blend Sponges and a 20ml Pro Blend Sponge!  Finally!  I find myself having a hard time cleaning these hard-headed sponges!

Max Factor #GlamJan - My #GlamJan Look

Yes, that's me!
But nevertheless I'm posting this for a reason!  It is #GLAMJAN!

Most of the time, at the start of the year, women around the world would put "Diet" as part of their New Year's resolution.  As for me, "Diet What?"

Sorry, I just need all the energy I can get as a Blogger, Makeup Artist, Consultant (yes I have a real job), a home-maker and a hands-on mom!  So instead of visualizing myself to get thin in no time, I'd rather do it gradually and stay healthy.  But as I go through this "looooong" process, who says I can't transform myself in other ways?

YES, you and I can!  With Makeup!  I'm sure you love makeup as much as I do because that's the reason why you are here, reading my blog post!  And you do know that makeup can not only change how a woman look but feels?

Max Factor is inviting women to post their most glamorous transformation selfie using #GlamJan and a message about how good it feels to glam up!  And I'm taking part of this because looking good can really help you feel good!

The red lipstick looks "Marilyn Monroe-ish" right?  Well, because she is the new Glamour Ambassador for the brand!  Just a brief background, Mr. Max Factor was the man responsible for her incredible transformation from Norma Jeane to Marilyn Monroe!  Propelling her career and creating a glamorous look that has become truly iconic!  

Marsala Inspired Lipsticks - Drugstore Edition

Happy Monday!  The nerd in me over the weekend rummaged through my lipstick stash for "Marsala" hued lipstick shades that I currently own!  Yes, I took the time and effort to swatch and compare because I am actually excited with this year's Pantone Color of the year!

It must be the 90's blood in me!  Well, I'm really an 80's baby but I definitely started to wear lipstick during the 90's!  Can I just say Late 90's para hindi mukhang matanda?  *Laughs*

AMW Cooks: Beancurd with Minced Pork in Oyster Sauce

Hi AMW Friends!
I missed cooking!  For this whole week, I got to cook (like really cook) for 2-3 times only.  The rest?  I relied on Longganisa that was given to us, or corned beef with potatoes (you know those easy-to-cook meals?)

So yes, this mom (me!)  misses the chopping of ingredients, setting them aside.  Or marinate chicken or pork and other nitty-gritty stuff when it comes to cooking!

Today, I will share to you one of my favorite meals!  Beancurd (Tofu)!  I pray I don't get "Uric Acid" when I grow older because I just can't stop myself from eating Tofu!  I mean seriously, aren't they delicious???  (Sorry to non-tofu lovers out there!)

How to cook Beancurd dish?  So many ways!  But this is the simplest and my favorite!

Beancurd with Minced Pork in Oyster Sauce (you may add a bit of Hoisin Sauce for that extra OOMPH)

Ingredients:

• Tofu, cut into cubes
• Minced Pork
• Green Bell Pepper
• Garlic and onion
• Oil
• Water
• Salt and Pepper
• Soy Sauce
• Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce
• Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce (Optional)
• Mushrooms (optional)
• Cornstarch used to thicken the sauce