Celeteque Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquers Review

I can't get enough of lip products IN ANY finish!  And I am very honest in saying, I probably have the driest lips in the Beauty Blogging world so if I say a lip product is hydrating or moisturizing enough --- you gotta believe me girls!

Celeteque ended 2016 with a huge BANG!  Literally a bang in terms of coming up with MORE makeup products.  From face, eyes, cheek and lips!  They created a whole bunch of products and I actually got my hands on some of them and I will start by reviewing the Celeteque Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquers because....my lips is extremely dry and crazy with no reason at all!  (Must be the colder weather)

Celeteque Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer 

Php545.00 each

According to Celeteque DermoCosmetics ---

"For an extra-kissable pout, you’ll definitely want to carry around the Céleteque DermoCosmetics Ultra-Nourishing Lip Lacquer, which is lightweight, smooth, and non-greasy and comes in three shades: Natural Nude, Soft Pink, and Velvet Red. This gel-based lip moisturizer will keep your lips soft and supple all day, thanks to a formulation that includes the hydrating and moisturizing Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), castor seed oil, and Panthenol, all of which contribute to softer, smoother lips."

Restaurant Review: Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo

I've always liked S Maison aside from the fact that it is closer to my home and to my Husband's office, it houses so many new restaurants for me to try and enjoy!  And one new restaurant that caught my attention is called Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo.

We, as Filipinos, has always embraced the Japanese Cuisine.  That explains why there are influx of Japanese restaurants seen around Manila for just a couple of years!  And guys, there are so many restaurants yet for me to try!

Thankfully, friends from ARC PR invited me during their media launch because seriously, I'm not the type who would and could line up just to get a seat!  (Mommies with malikot na toddler would fully understand)

Now, let me explain what's Bijin Nabe and what's unique with this farm-to-table concept restaurant.  Once you get to visit, YOU MUST try Bijin Nabe (also known as Beauty Hotpot).  

And if you want to try something else, they don't just serve Bijin Nabe, they have a couple more dishes up in their sleeves.  Let me talk about them first before I explain what Bijin Nabe is all about.

SCO Bodyscreen and Facescreen Review

Every sunblock user I know has always been asking me: "What's the best face and body sunblock...yung non-greasy ah?"

And seriously speaking, you guys made me PROUD!  I can't stress enough how much of a sunblock girl I am and how important it is to invest one that works for you.

All thanks to more brands coming up with better face and body sunscreens!  And there is a new brand on the block called SCO Skin Essentials.

Sunlover Facescreen and Bodyscreen

SCO Sunlover Facescreen SPF50 PA++

Php1,450.00

Non-clogging formulation; protects skin with SPF50 PA broad spectrum UVA/UVB shield; 

restores moisture to skin; brightens and lightens complexion; delivers an antioxidant boost

Pony Effect Nice Shading Review (Crony)

If you are into watching Makeup videos on Youtube, you probably heard about Pony's Makeup.  I don't really get the chance to sit and watch youtube all-day long, but just in case I have a couple of minutes to spare before going to sleep, I watch Pony because I love her personality, her makeup style and just HER overall!  

So imagine the excitement when she came up with her own makeup line called Pony Effect.  How can I get my hands on them since I can't seem to travel to Korea anytime soon?  Thankfully, there's Althea and upon seeing them stock up on Pony Effect Makeup, I knew I had to give her Contour Powder a try!

On photo: 

AMW wears BB Cream, Brow product 

and Pony Effect Nice Shading in Crony

Pony Effect Nice Shading

Shade: Crony

Php960.00 (approx $19.20)

Available online at Althea

Product description (taken from Althea website)

I'm Part of #MaybellineSquadPH and You Also Get First Dibs!

So it happened last January 12th, 2017.  Your friendly AMW neighborhood had a brunch with Maybelline Philippines team and 20 other Bloggers just to be awarded and be called #MaybellineSquadPH

I am extremely excited, honored and speechless.

Well not really!  Excited...honored...yes but speechless?  NEVER!  That's me holding on to my Award that says: "My name is Nikki and I'm a Maybelline Girl".  As much as I would like to call myself with different names, it doesn't really hurt to be included a Maybelline Girl because hey, that's were I started!  I remembered stalking SM Sta. Mesa's (SM Centerpoint pa ang name back then) the Maybelline Counter!  I remembered checking out each price and told the sales lady I'll get back to her after a month or so because I'm saving up on my baon --- a true make up addict I would say!

So Maybelline Philippines, thank you for honoring me and thank you for including me in the magic 20 list!

Now as part of the #MaybellineSquadPH , I get first dibs on what's up and coming or what's new with the brand!  And during the brunch, I get to take a peek on what's up and coming for the first quarter of 2017!  Can you spot something you like from the bunch?