The AMW Family visits Landers Superstore

Mr. AMW and I had been dating for 11 years before we got married.  So imagine just how many malls, coffee shops and places we visited in 11 years?  LOTS!  Do we get bored?  No, not at all!  Because our preference to "bonding" is similar and very simple.  We are happy even if we just push 1 grocery cart and shop inside a supermarket.

Now that I'm a mom to Kyle Nash, I am NOT surprised how Kyle prefers grocery shopping over toy shopping!  He's more comfortable inside the supermarket as compared to kiddie places!  So when we heard about the newly opened Membership store at Balintawak area called Landers, I had to bring my 2 angels with me!

Landers Superstore Balintawak Quezon City along EDSA just opened its doors to the public on the latter part of June.  I also saw another one in construction at Otis, Manila expected to be completed by the early parts of August.  

I love the feel of the store upon going in.  Natural light goes straight to the food hall and my son was extremely excited and was comfortable enough to run around.

Landers Superstore is similar to S&R Membership Shopping in MANY ways!  But what sets them apart is the gorgeous Dining area called Landers Central.  I love how the seats are more comfortable and spacious.

Sample Room is Heaven-sent Since 2012

I have been a proud member of Sample Room for as long as I remember.  Okay, it wasn't that long but it felt like I was with this family forever!  Sample Room started 2012 and it has been 3 fulfilling years of Trying Before Buying!  If you have been a long time reader of my blog, you'll know how much I wished ALL BRANDS to give consumer (us) chances to try their products before we buy full-size!

And my prayers were answered with Sample Room came about.  With the commitment of empowering consumers through an interactive online community, us, consumers get to find the perfect match when it comes to skincare, cosmetics and other beauty and wellness domains.

Just some of the "happiness in a pouch" I receive every now and then...

Top Contouring Picks from Sephora

So you've probably seen me posted this on my Social Media Accounts.  I was so inspired to create a special blog post for this because I was asked so many times about the 3 Contour/Highlight Powders I got from Sephora.  

First things first, I shopped these online and they were delivered straight to my doorstep in less than 2 weeks.  All the products were bubble-wrapped properly and I got everything in good condition.  So kudos to Sephora team for that.

My picks from Sephora ranging from below Php1,000, below Php2,000 and below Php3,000.

Koji Curving Eyelash Curler Review

This isn't called the No. 1 Best-seller for nothing!  I have been a loyal Shu Uemura and Shiseido Eyelash Curler user for YEARS!  Shu Uemura for most clients with curvier eye shape while Shiseido is perfect for those with extremely small eyes!

After trying out Koji Curving Eyelash Curler, I had to include this in my professional kit and purchase another one for myself!

A Beauty Tete-a-Tete with Kojie San

I am one of the very few who gets allergic to the term "whitening".  Whenever I see skincare products with "whitening" on it, I tend to push it away.  

All thanks to years of Blogging, I get to learn the difference of whitening and lightening.  And how I should really understand something before judging. #judgmentalAKO 

So what is the difference of Whitening and Lightening?

Whitening is the process of changing the skin tone through harsh chemicals, which in return, can irritate or damage skin.  And that is the main reason why I am so scared to try whitening products because I have very sensitive skin.

Lightening, on the other hand, is a more gentle process in bringing back the skin's original state prior to sun damage or discoloration.  

Kojie San products falls on to the "Lightening" category, no wonder I have used up 2 of their soaps and felt it didn't do any damaging effects on my skin.  Instead, it made my skin tone more even and brighter.