Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Max Factor Facefinity Compact Foundation Review




I kinda lose count how many powder foundations I've tried for the past 10 years (since I started Blogging).  

But, I never stop reviewing new ones because I really use them a LOT and I am the type who wanted to try different brands as much as I can --- reason why turning into a Beauty Blogger was easy for me!

Recently, I was able to try Max FactorX Facefinity Compact Foundation.  The last one I tried is the Max Factor Creme Puff Powder which I like but I find using Powder Foundation is my thing for the fact that it gives more coverage.

Here's my take on Facefinity!

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Firstly, the packaging is quite huge, slim but huge!  A rectangular shaped compact with soft round edges.  I don't know about you but I don't mind big compacts like this as long as they aren't bulky.



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Max Factor Facefinity Compact Foundation Says ---
Protect and moisturise your skin with the convenience of a compact and the smooth coverage of satin finish.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Review



Maybelline has been doing well with their lip products.  I remember the Maybelline Colorsensationial Moisture Extreme Color was a hit to me thus I put a lot of those inside my professional KIT.  Then it gets better when Maybelline was able to join the Matte lipstick bandwagon with their Creamy Matte Lipsticks, they were really good I exchanged the Moisture Extreme Color to Creamy Matte inside my PRO KIT.

Then they excites everyone with The Powder Mattes, I love them so much I created a post sharing my favorite shade picks.  And within a span of less than a year, who would've though they would outdo themselves ...again?

The Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink is by far my FAVORITE type of Maybelline lipstick to date!  Seriously, I "Instagram-storied" this so many times and even shared the saved videos on my Facebook page!  That is how SOLD I am with this particular line.

I got 10 shades swatched, used, abused and reviewed!  
Found a shade you like?

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Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink
Php299.00 each

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Achieve 16 hours matte intense finish in one swipe! Because of its Maybelline-patented elastic ink technology, you can achieve a highly pigmented pout that is water-proof, transfer-proof and smudge-proof! Plus, its arrow applicator allows you to take the right amount of lipstick that forms a thin film in extreme precision. Infused with a non-drying matte formula and intense pigmentation, the Superstay Matte Ink collection will surely be a must-have of any lipstick lover.Make a lasting statement in ink with ten (10) matte ink shades inspired by 10 unique women: Voyager, Escapist, Believer, Creator, Romantic, Heroine, Pioneer, Lover, Dreamer and Loyalist.

Monday, January 29, 2018

It stung my lips at first...but it worked!



When I first saw the brand Peter Thomas Roth at counters, I grabbed my phone and Google'd the brand right away.


Seldom do you find a skincare line named after a "man".  So who is Peter Thomas Roth?

He is a man who has passion for skin care and he has always been on the quest to find effective products to treat his own personal skin concerns.  From acne to aging, this Hungarian's brand philosophy is simple --- Breakthrough formulas, astonishing results.


Which we all want too!

I recently saw one product from the brand that really caught my attention and I told myself I have to get it --- The Peter Thomas Roth Un-wrinkle Lip Treatment.  

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As you all know, for the past 10 years, I have treated skin dryness issues but never really treated my issue on dry and parched lips!  So I am still continuously on the quest for better (or best) lip treatment and I hope to share in the future that my quest has ended.

Yes, along the way, I've found great lip products, but hey, if there's something MORE or Better...why not?

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Stop your lips deflating and creping as you age with the Peter Thomas Roth's lip treatment from his famous Un-Wrinklerange. ... Peter Thomas Roth's Un-Wrinkle Lip contains a patent-pending blend of powerful anti-ageing ingredients which work to dramatically reduce the appearance of lines on the lips &lip contour.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Weekend Food Trip at: Mitasu Charcoal Yakiniku



It was a quiet Sunday evening when I brought my son to JP Bear (one of his favorite play area) at Banawe area.  Since his preschool is within the area and we always meet up with my parents in the same area, we kinda scoured and tried most of the restaurants.  

Thankfully, Mr. AMW passed by Mitasu Charcoal Yakiniku which is near Macao Imperial Tea and Ichiban restaurant (I think they are owned by the same group of owners as you can find all 3 menus in 1 restaurant!)

I checked the place first making sure it is Senior Citizen friendly before I gave my brother directions to meet up!  It was a packed restaurant but thankfully we didn't have to wait for long!  We got our seat at Mitasu Charcoal Yakiniku (adjacent to Ichiban Hot Pot) and sat comfortably and ordered these.

We started with Donburi (Rice Toppings) because we wanted to try each of everything!  (Ganyan ka-Foodie family ko!)

Gyudon
Php250.00
Really tasty this dish, most restaurants serve Gyudon with raw egg to give smooth texture to the dish, I was surprised Mitasu didn't have the egg but the texture of the meat and rice is still smooth and tender I don't mind I lost an egg for this! :P


Saturday, January 27, 2018

ORLY Nail Lacquer Ice Cream Art




Since I turn into an AskMeMom, nail art designs on my short fingernails are almost non-existent!  As much as I want to get my jam back, weekends (which are usually my nail art moments) are turned into Family bonding dates!  It's not because I turned into a mom that Nail Art Tutorials are lesser, it was because I have more jobs to handle and I'm thankful for that!  But again, to be able to finish my tasks, I have to set priorities and unfortunately, nail art isn't a priority as of the moment!  But if there were nights I have enough energy to create a simple nail art once the angel goes to sleep, I create THIS!

My super easy Ice Cream Art which puts a huge smile to Kyle's face in the morning!

Products used: 

Base: Orly Cotton Candy
Middle Ice Cream: Pink Chocolate
Topmost tip: Prelude to a Kiss


I was inspired to create a simple nail art design because I got these colorful ORLY Lacquers for Christmas!

Left to Right: Prelude to A Kiss, Cotton Candy, Pink Chocolate, 
Gumdrop, Blue Collar and Haute Red