A New Face Sponge In Town!

It's shaped like a teardrop, it's pink and it helps apply makeup base with an ease!  

This is called the Nippon Teardrop Sponge!

My AMW Workshop Series Part 3: Waterproofing Your Makeup participants were lucky!  They each get to try the newest sponge from Nippon Esthetic, my to-go-to brand when it comes to professional tools!  

Unlike regular round sponge, this is shaped like a teardrop with a wide base and a narrower tip.  The teardrop shape makes base makeup application easier, I'll tell you why after the jump!

At least half an inch thick, this makes medium to heavy coverage base not only a "possibility" but a breeze!  You may use this wet or dry depending on your coverage preference.

According to Nippon ---

The reusable sponge creates an even, flawless finish for any foundation formula. Washable with Nippon Pro Dual-Purpose Cleaner. Dermatologist tested + hypoallergenic. Instructions: Use the tip of the sponge for a precise application, and the wide end to spread foundation evenly.

Gelish Gel Polish Available at Nailaholics

Haven't gotten the chance to pamper myself for months!  So this photo, I tell you, is priceless!  Let alone having a foot spa, manicure, pedicure...the most exciting part is trying out Gelish for the first time!  YES!  GELISH Gel Polish and it's available at Nailaholics!

I'm not sure about you but Nailaholics Nail Salon & Spa is one of my to-go-to nail salon whenever I needed some hands and feet pampering!  The nail technicians are super professional and friendly (you just can't imagine what we talked about during this visit!)  It is a big news to know that they decided to use only Gelish Soak-off Gel Polish for all its gel manicure services, including gel manicure, pedicure and extensions!  That's great news because ever since I started learning about Gel Polishes, Gelish has always been receiving raves from international nail enthusiasts and artists!  Aside from that, Adele, Lady Gaga and Khloe Kardashians are also singing praises for this brand..so who am I NOT to try this right?

All thanks to my good friend Joel for inviting me because I am IN DIRE NEED of manicure and pedicure --- these hardworking girls can attest to that!  

Dearberry Toc Toc Blusher Gives Me The Natural High

It could be because of the shade, or because of the applicator!  It isn't called "Toc Toc Blusher" for nothing guys!

Now before we get too excited with "Toc Toc" now who's Dearberry?  Is this a new cosmetic brand?

Dearberry is an affordable Korean brand with ingredients from nature.  If you check out the ingredients list, you see a lot of familiar ingredients like berries which are known to be abundant of antioxidants for anti-aging and natural vitamins to refresh your skin.

Dearberry Toc Toc Blusher is one of the few items I've tried from the brand and I'm extremely happy whenever I pull this out!  The shade I got is called Marshmallow Bunny and I wouldn't call this shade otherwide.

Maybelline Lip Flush Bitten Lip by Color Sensational Review

Happy start of the week and hoping for a great October for you guys!  To jumpstart the week, I am sharing (yet another) lipstick brand that almost NEVER fail!  Maybelline New York!

Their newest lipstick line is unique, unique in a way that they actually got into the Korean Gradient Lip trend!  I originally thought a "Western" brand won't make it to the cut of creating good gradient lip products, but thankfully, I am wrong!

The new Maybelline New York Lip Flush Bitten Lip by Color Sensational.  This line isn't created for "Korean-looking gradient lips", this line is created for that "just bitten" lip effect that we all love!

Can you pick your favorite shade out of the 4 I got?

I've actually tested all these 4 shades in just a week, honestly speaking, I tested all 4 shades in A DAY and already picked my favorite!  As much as I would like to post my favorite shade ASAP, I actually took a step back and took longer time!  Thankfully, first impression does last!

Weekend Food Trip at: The Rabbit Hole

I am always on a lookout for new restaurants!  I am not a food blogger but Mr. AMW and I fondly call ourselves foodies-for-life!  We love to bond over food and just chill!  That's how we started when we were dating and that's how we still are even after getting married.

When I was searching for the next AMW Workshop Series location, I was lucky enough to have a chat with fellow blogger Maxine Marcelino and she told me about her family restaurant The Rabbit Hole!  After seeing photos of the restaurant through her phone, I knew I had to give the restaurant a visit and it was the best decision because aside from ending up doing AMW Workshop Series 3 there, we also added another The Rabbit Hole as one of our Favorite hangout place to date!

With my favorite The Rabbit Hole Cafe Mocha

TEAM AMW's Lunch pre-workshop

MUST-TRY! *AMW Approved*

T.R.H. Hickory Spareribs

Php235.00

Pork belly cooked so tender drizzled with hickory barbecue sauce served over plain rice.  This dish really won our hearts!  This particular dish reminds us so much of our favorite "college restaurant" that has already been closed called AKU.