Weekend Food Trip at: Concha's Garden Cafe

If you are a long time reader, you'll probably know by now that I am an extremely simple person!  My way of bonding with my family will always be in a restaurant because #FoodIsLife for us!  I love searching for new restaurants to try because my mom and dad have both worked so hard to raise us and it was only when we all graduated and started working when they started to dine out!  

It was nearing New Year when I've decided to give the famous Concha's Garden Cafe a try.  We heard so many positive reviews from friends who travel all the way to Tagaytay just to have breakfast there.  

Okay, it wasn't a breakfast with my family, it was actually a dinner, but nevertheless I wanted to get the feel of what's in store for us in this restaurant inspired by homemade cooking.

Firstly, reservation is highly recommended as the restaurant tends to be packed with both cars and people.  I gave them a call for a good spot since my dad is on a wheelchair and our wish was granted!  I have to commend the staffs for great service!

The only non-plated meal we had to order was Lengua and it didn't fail us!  Really yummy and I will go back to order this again because I'm craving as of writing.

Initial Thoughts: Seoul White Korea

You've probably seen the launch of Seoul White Korea online a couple of months ago!  Who wouldn't?  Most of my Beauty Loving friends were there!  I was really sad I couldn't make it as I was stuck in a meeting in the opposite side of the Metro.  

But thanks to my Sampleroom family, they sent me a set to try and I've given these products a quick test and what I'll be sharing to you are my initial thoughts as I haven't used them long enough to really give an in-depth review.

I welcome all my AMW friends to comment below if you've tried these products and share to us your experience so we can help each other!

As overwhelming as the cute photo looks, the brand launched only 2 products --- the Double White Whitening Soap and Instant White Tone-Up Whitening Milky Cream.

The Seoul White Korea Double White Whitening Soap

60g Php39.00/ 90g Php60.00/ Double Pack Php65.00 and Triple Pack Php125.00

Benefit Turns 6 with NEW POREfessional Pearl Primer

Benefit Turned 6 and I was thankful enough to always get the chance to celebrate with them!  I remembered celebrating their first birthday at the same branch - Greenbelt with baby Kyle inside my tummy!  So fast forward to today, Kyle is almost 5 years old and Benefit is 6 in the Philippines!  I don't know about you but I felt the connection because I was actively going around different branches to do workshops while pregnant!  So Benefit is like my Big Daughter while Kyle is the little brother!

Talk about the Big Daughter, there's more reason to celebrate than just being 6!  The Greenbelt branch went through an overhaul and the store is bigger and better than ever!  You have to visit them to see and believe!

During the re-opening of the newly renovated store, I also spotted a new baby --- Benefit POREfessional Pearl Primer!

Unsung Hero: K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliners

The announcement for The Unsung Heroes will never be a scheduled one.  You either suddenly discovered how important they are in your life when you ran out of it, or you'll realize how great they are when you have been going back to this product no matter how many other brands you've tried.  That said, I've found a product meant to be listed on The Unsung Heroes file, it's not new to the eyes but an additional color member was added to the family that's why I have to give this product a special space on my Blog.

The first time I get to try the wonderful powers of K-Palette REAL Lasting Eyeliner was year 2011 (oh gosh!  7 years of pure liquid lining goodness!)  Then, there were a bit of reformulation they called it POWER UP 2 years after which I felt was not necessary because these liquid liners were good enough!

But I obviously welcome those improvements and changes because there will always be something to improve!  

Then, I was one of those beaming with joy and excitement when a New shade was added in the family - Brown Black!  I am one of the few who really mix both black and brown eyeliner because my eyes are small, so using plain BLACK would be too strong while using only brown seems to be u useless!  So I was one of those who jumped into the Brown Black liner trend and have been religiously using this shade for the longest time!

Fast forward to nearing the end of 2017, the brand added another color to the family!  The NATURAL BLACK!  If you ask me, I can't seem to pick a favorite between Natural Black and Brown Black as of the moment!  But I'm happy I have more liner color choices now!

Real Stay Concealer for the New Year!

How does one test a concealer to know if it works?

Strip off all your makeup and do the half-face test, step back, check your reflection and you go about your day and see if you still have a "Half-Face Difference" by the time you're ready to remove your makeup.

My method worked, although I usually do that when I don't go out because I'd probably look like some crazy Tita on-the-loose!

Before 2017 ended, I was able to rush another concealer review because I have been using up such makeup product so fast I can't deny that my bags are getting darker every single day!  The Banila Co Cover10 Real Stay Concealer caught my full attention when I visited their store at Robinsons Place Ermita, I immediately tested and used this product and came into a conclusion that this concealer ROCKS!

Banila Co Cover10 Real Stay Concealer SPF30 PA++

Php725.00

Available ONLINE 

Conceal your dark circles, blemishes and fine lines with the Cover10 Real Stay Concealer.
This buildable liquid concealer offers high coverage that seamlessly blends on the skin for a natural finish. It has a creamy formula but is very lightweight. Its SPF30 PA++ content also protects the delicate under eye area from harsh external factors.