Does Catrice Mattifying Powder Give Me The Healthy Look?

I use face powder more than any other "base makeup" on a daily basis.  Well, adding a concealer to that, I am drawn to purchasing more face powders and even more drawn to face powders that does not only mattify but gives a nice healthy glow.

Yes, I have dry skin, so that's the reason why I make sure to look for powders that does not enhance dry patches and this powder went through an AMW test!

Catrice Healthy Look Mattifying Powder Translucent in 010 Luminous Light

Catrice says ---

"Perfectly matt. The velvety texture with a translucent finish melts with the skin and adapts to all skin tones. A harmony of four shades gives the complexion a healthy and fresh look, providing the face with a soft and matt finish. The interaction of four colours results in a summery burst of freshness. Get the “back from holiday“ look!"

The Body Shop Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation Review

Hi AMW Friends!  Today, I will be reviewing The Body Shop's ONLY Cushion Foundation!  The fact that this is 100% Vegan excites me the most!  How effective/non-effective will this be considering it is safe for the environment?

I've tried this more than 2 months and I'm finally ready to reveal my thoughts....

I PERSONALLY LOVE THIS!

Check out my half-face photo using ONLY The Body Shop Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation in shade 02 Vanilla.  No powder, concealer even brow products!  For the purpose of review, I actually didn't blend the forehead portion for you to see that there really is FOUNDATION applied as the shade matching is quite good and it actually looks extremely natural on me (Like I'm not wearing any makeup at all!)  

On the side note, before I continue my in-depth review, I want to say THANK YOU to readers who compliment my skin SANS makeup.  THANK YOU!  As much as I want my reviews to look more effective (with zits and acne marks and all), it is one thing I am really serious about when it comes to beauty --- my skincare regimen!  I don't have deep-set eyes, sharp nose and small mouth, pagbigyan niyo na ako sa skin guys!  LOL

Back to regular programming..less talk Nikki, less talk! :P

The Body Shop Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation Says ---

Our multi-tasking Fresh Nude Cushion Foundation is packed with beneficial skin care ingredients in a portable and innovative design. Discover buildable semi-matte coverage for instantly smoother, shine-free skin and 24 hours of fresh moisture. Experience the freshness of a liquid foundation and the on-the-go practicality of a compact all with mess-free application.

• suitable for sensitive skin
• Non-pore clogging
• Designed with a built in mirror and pad applicator for easy on-the-go application
• Formulated with mineral pigments for lasting color
• Made with Community Trade Aloe Vera from Mexico
• Made with Community Trade Marula Oil from Namibia

Etude House My Little Nut Dear My Enamel Lipstick in RD305

Happy Monday AMW Friends!

I am sharing another lip color for you to jumpstart your lovely week!  I am so excited as this weekend is my workshop, first for the year 2017!   So definitely, my lip color should express what's in my heart, something cheerful, something happy!

The Etude House My Little Nut Dear My Enamel Lipstick in RD305 has been sitting on my dresser table for quite some time, I can't seem to put my heart to use it because of the lovely packaging.  But again, because I was looking for something "cheer-y", I finally put this to use!

Check out my Cheeky Big Smile!

"With the hybrid of moisturizing effects and beautiful vivid colors, the Enamel Lips Talk will leave your lips dead-skin-free and smooth for a long time." - Etude House

The Nutcracker theme is actually their Christmas Collection year 2016, I have to be honest, I'm unsure if they still have it in store but I'm sure the shade RD305 is still available!  (Edit: I checked Etude House website and they still have it!)

Out of the 7 lipsticks in the collection, I got this particular color as Christmas Gift and I couldn't be more thankful! 

The packaging is shaped the same as the regular pink tubes but this special edition have the gold details which I really love.

Swatch: RD305

RD305 is also known as Red Chilli Peppers, and true enough, the color is quite close to red chili peppers.  The coverage of this lipstick is surprisingly sheer so I have to apply a couple of times for this color to pop!  This can be a pro and con in my opinion!  A PRO for someone who is just starting out on red or reddish orange lip colors while a CON for those red lipstick lovers!  This color is actually a match for most women!  Whether you have fair, medium or dark complexion, this will look good on you!

The reason why I still feature this particular shade is because for the fact that it works for my dry lips! I don't mind applying 2-3 layers to get the shade I want as long as it does not dry out my lips or make my lips feel tight.

Personally, I wouldn't call this a red lipstick, this is more of a deep coral brown lip color.

The Etude House My Little Nut Dear My Enamel Lipstick is priced at Php598.00 available in all Etude House Stores nationwide.

How do you like this shade?

Will you wear such shade?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Todd English Food Hall Review

I went to dine at Todd English Food Hall at SM Aura a couple of times for events.  The experience has always been wonderful so one fine weekend, I've finally decided to take my family to experience the good food I experience whenever I go to events.

We've decided to check out online reviews on what's the best food to order and we went for that, no need to think or decide!

We started off with ....

Calamari 

Php230.00

Deep fried tender calamari, chipotle chorizo dipping sauce

This is a MUST if you are a fan of calamari!  I like how it's soft on the inside (easy-to-chew) yet extremely crunchy on the outside.

Bold is Beautiful Project - Benefit Gives Back

"We are doing this not for marketing but just to give back..."

The words was stuck in my brain for the whole week after attending the Benefit Bold is Beautiful Project event.  Finally, a company who transforms brows (my brows to be exact) is not only making every woman feel beautiful on the outside, they are empowering women and girls on the inside through their global philanthropy program called: "Bold Is Beautiful Project".

Annie Ford Danielson, daughter and niece to the company's co-founders, Jean and Jane Ford, who is also the brand's Global Beauty Authority was here last Tuesday to explain the said project.

"Why Brows?"
"Benefit Cosmetics has been transforming brows since Jean and Jane opened their very first boutique in 1976.  Since then, millions of our customers have visited over 2,100 BrowBar Beauty Lounges worldwide and received a positive, uplifting feeling.  Through the Bold is Beautiful Project, we want every woman and girl around the world to feel the same way too."  explained Annie.