Monday, March 20, 2017

Happy Skin x Disney Beauty and the Beast Moisturizing Matte Lip Kit





I grew up to be a non-Princess type of kid.  You see me chasing after kids playings "Touch Taya" or "throw the ball", "Patintero", "Touch the Wall" and worst (my husband still can't believe I did this), I climbed our house gate and people-watch!  And the gate is around 10 feet high!

Tomboy on the outside, I'm a Disney Princess at heart, I don't get to watch TV as my grandfather is really strict about his "apos" watching television but I get a good serving of Disney Stories with a casette tape and book to read along!  

One Disney Princess character I'm drawn into is Belle Gold also known as "Beauty".  She has the beauty not only on the outside but a golden beauty on the inside.





And it excites me to receive this Limited Edition Happy Skin X Disney Beauty and the Beast Moisturizing Matte Lip Kit priced at Php1,199.00.


Sunday, March 19, 2017

Weekend Food Trip at: Pho Hoa Lucky Chinatown





We usually spend family time at Lucky Chinatown because aside from it being the nearest mall to us, it is a place where my son can actually have fun!

There's Kidzoona, Kyle's Barber Shop is also there, there's also a Toy Kingdom and an open area where he can walk around as he enjoys the view of colorful lanterns.

That said, we've tried almost ALL the restaurants in the mall and we actually have a favorite!

Pho Hoa is right across Toy Kingdom and we actually saw how crowded the restaurant is every weekend!  We've tried Pho Hoa restaurants in other branches so many times but this particular one is our ultimate favorite.

2 Reasons ---

  • The food really tastes better in this branch.
  • The servers are very attentive and helpful!  We have a favorite guy server who is super smiling all the time whenever he assists us, will have to get his name and update it here!

And we may order different dishes but we have our staples.

Vermicelli Bowl
Grilled Chicken, Veggies and Fried Rolls 
Large Bowl for php350.00

It comes with a good serving of their super yummy vinegar sauce!  We also love Pho Hoa's version of Fried Rolls we always order extra servings separately.



Pho Nam Bo Vien
Large Php315.00
Meatballs Pho
Very flavorful soup base and yummy noodles!

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Gelish and Morgan Taylor Beauty and the Beast Collection Launch




 Beauty and the Beast is definitely one of my favorite fairytales, because the story focuses on inner beauty and that's what AskMeWhats has always been about --- Beauty In and Out.

In celebration of the Disney live-action version, gel brand, Gelish and its sister brand Morgan Taylor, release Spring 2017 Offering --- a Beauty and the Beast collection which composed of seven shades which are all inspired by elements found in both the original and new film.  

Because I believe in looking beautiful on the outside will translate to feeling beautiful on the inside, I knew it is high time for me to have another session of "Me-Time" before my 2 workshops commence!  

The launch was held at my favorite S Maison mall at Kallista, selected Bloggers and Media friends were there to try out the new collection.
 




Let's talk about the Morgan Taylor collection first, one thing that makes this collection unique is the shade Enchanted Patina (left most polish on photo below).  Enchanted Patina is a duo chrome shimmer that is somewhere between a coppery gold to a pink shade.  It can be worn as is or on top of the other shades from the collection to create a shimmery antique look!



Friday, March 17, 2017

Does Pixi By Petra Lower Lash Mascara Work?




Yes, even on someone who has less than 10 lower lash hairs.
No, I'm not joking, you'll see it after the jump!  Embarrassing to admit, but it's TRUE.  

The Pixi by Petra Lower Lash Mascara was available locally since late last year!  It took me awhile and a whole lot of thinking to test this because I NEVER apply mascara on my lower lashes because I have NONE!

BUT, the good thing about this is that, it does not only work as a Lower Lash Mascara, I actually got away using this on my upper lashes and this is why it works on me and for those who have the same issues as I do.

a photo of Pixi Lower Lash Mascara

"Define and intensity lower lashes with this super separating mascara.  The ultra-slim, precision brush delivers perfect pigment along the lash line, lower lashes, and hard to reach inner lashes for effortless application.  Water-resistant formula, keeps lashes defined and in-place all day."

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer SPF20 Review





Hi AMW Friends!
After a long while, I'm finally posting a review for a face primer!  As much as I dislike to use face primers on a daily basis, I highly depend on them professionally as a Make Up Artist.

I lug so many primers because I use primers depending on skin condition of my clients.  And I personally test each of them before putting them in my professional KIT just because I want the best for my customers.

I got the Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer with SPF20 last year, it took me a while to test this out since the weather is quite cool for the first 2 months of 2017, I had to wait for the weather to really get hot and humid before I can finally share my final thoughts.

a photo of Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer SPF20 Review


Max FactorX Facefinity All Day Primer Says ---
The Facefinity All Day Primer from Max Factor is the secret to makeup that stays put the whole day. It contains micro-correctors to banish excess oil.
  • Keeps makeup in place the whole day
  • Mattifies skin
  • SPF 20