Make Up For Ever Sculpting KIT Review

When I was studying makeup, one of the most sought after "contour and highlight" product was the one from Make Up For Ever Sculpting Kit.  I've been wanting this forever but since I get easily distracted from other brands, I can't believe I just got this item latter part of last year!  

Make Up For Ever Sculpting KIT

02 Neutral Light

Php2,550.00

It comes in a nifty smooth black compact that is slim enough store even in your slim and tiny handbag.  

Avon Pink for Every Pinay Like You and Me

So I haven't worn pink lipsticks in AGES!

But since March is International Women's Day, I knew we had to celebrate in a way that we celebrate womanhood!  What's the best way to do so?  Where any shade of pink lipsticks because pink represent confidence, energy and femininity.

Avon recently came up with different pinks shades under the Avon True Perfectly Matte Lipsticks and Avon True Ultra Color lines. 

I went ahead and used Avon True Perfectly Matte Lipsticks because matte is still big in this season and guess what, Avon actually passed the dehydrated lips test!  Their matte lipsticks work for me!

Avon True Perfectly Matte

Php399.00

"Meet your perfect matte, Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick... An extremely smooth, completely matte lipstick that never cakes, cracks, or compromises. Seals in moisture for a lightweight velvety feel."

Birthday Food Trip at: Uma Uma, S Maison

Whenever we celebrate birthdays, I am sure to gain a couple of pounds because there will always be celebration for --- my family, husband's family, friends and more friends!

And my way of celebration will always be in a restaurant stuffing our faces with great food because that is how I celebrate since birth! :P

Since my birthday falls on a weekday and my hardworking hubby usually stays in the office until late, I've decided to look for a restaurant nearby (which is SM MOA) but I wanted a place less crowded.

S Maison is the answer!  Thankfully, there are more restaurants to choose from and I went for Uma Uma Ramen!

There were only a few items on menu but what the heck?  I LOVE my ramen and I call it my comfort food!  So what's the best place to eat but a restaurant that specializes on Ramen!

Thankfully, for non-Ramen eaters (are you from outer space? :P), they also serve 2-3 rice dishes which is equally good and worthwhile!  No wonder for a boring weeknight, the place was actually packed!

One-Bite Gyozas

Php140.00

Mini gyoza designed for eating in just one bite, especially for women so as not to ruin their lipstick. The gyoza is tasty but sticks together.

They mean it when they say ONE-BITE.  I can even stuff 2 of these at a time! :P  But so far, this doesn't fail!  I've had gyozas so many times in my lifetime and when I say they are good, they are good!

Welcome Home Palladio!

It was more than a decade ago when I used to roam around Beauty Bar stores memorizing each brand, learning each makeup product just because I was just starting out to build my makeup kit for makeup school.  

The first product that was highly recommended to me by the SA was Palladio Rice Powder and I actually bought it and used them on my first few clients.  That goes on top of my head whenever I hear the brand Palladio --- Rice Powder.  And I believe you have the same thoughts too right?

Today, Palladio is back in the Philippines (bigger and better my friends!) and I'm glad to attend the launch because Palladio Beauty Group goes beyond just the makers of Rice Powder. 

"The Palladio Beauty Group is internationally recognized as a leading manufacturer of herbal and vitamin enriched color cosmetics and skincare products.  Their products are created for women with all types of skin who desire to look beautiful and radiant while protecting their skin from the signs of aging.  From herbal and vitamin enriched formulations that contain beneficial ingredients such as Ginseng, Green Tea, Gingko Biloba, Vitamin E an dnatural humectants and skin soothers such as Aloe Vera and Chamomile." 

If that statement didn't let you think outside of the Palladio=Rice Powder.  Well, I have photos to prove!

Keyword: Subtle Contouring with Clinique

"How can you possibly contour on a daily basis?"

It is possible if you contour the way I do.  No fake-tans, no bronzers, no dirty lines.

Just clean, fresh, natural-looking highlights and contours on specific areas of my face.  That's the AMW style of contouring on a daily basis!

The key to successful natural-looking contour?  Using the right product.  I found it recently through Clinique Sculptionary Cheek Contouring Palette in Defining Nectars (Php2,100.00).