Wednesday, December 5, 2018

dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop Vitamin C Serum Review



Dear AMW Friends and Dear Klairs *lol*
What's good in putting Vitamin C on your skin?


Well, Vitamin C - in it's pure form is an effective ingredient to lighten/brighten areas applied.  The only problem is that (just like Ascorbic Acid tablets if you noticed), they have short shelf life so it turns yellow or worst brown after several days under sun and oxygen exposure.  That said, how can we use Vitamin C effectively in our beauty regimen?

I've found a product from dear Klairs called dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop Vitamin C Serum , one of the main ingredient is Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) but with constant research and packaging, dear Klairs were able to give us Vitamin C drops with longer shelf life.

Now, keep in mind that I have dry/sensitive and just weird skin!  I cannot imagine putting Vitamin C on my skin as I can imagine immediately redness, itchiness or worst - burning sensation.  That was my expectation when I did a patch test.

With constant research, I've found out that dear Klairs only put 5% of Vitamin C making it a safe amount to use even for users with sensitive skin.  But of course, I keep caution by adding moisturizer immediately after use and use sunblock more than ever!

a photo of dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop Vitamin C Serum Review

dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop Vitamin C Serum is housed in a clear bottle with dropper which I love!  Very easy to use but I realized that since it has Vitamin C as main ingredient, it is best to store in dim areas not directly to sun.  I actually like putting this in the fridge instead to prolong shelf life.

a photo of dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop Vitamin C Serum Review


dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop Vitamin C Serum Says ---

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Maybelline Superstay Full Coverage Foundation Review



We all love Superstay line from Maybelline, so when I got their newest Full Coverage Foundation under the same line, I roadtested them right away, considering I don't get easily excited on new product launches, this is really BIG!

a photo of Maybelline Superstay Full Coverage Foundation Review by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com

Maybelline Super Stay® Full Coverage Foundation Makeup delivers 24-hour wear for concentrated coverage and a flawless finish that doesn't fade or shift all day.
Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Aqua / Water, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cyclomethicone, Chlorphenesin, Ethylparaben, Disodium Edta, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Isobutane, Paraffin, Sodium Citrate,Tocopherol,Isopropyl Alcohol, [+/- May Contain Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides ] G854042


I was lucky enough to get 6 shades so I swatched them all for you!  I personally used and tried Natural Beige as it was the perfect match for me.  Tried it for more than a week and here's what I have to say!

a photo of Maybelline Superstay Full Coverage Foundation Review by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com

Monday, December 3, 2018

Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks in Sanibel and Brickell Review





Monday lipstick is here once again!  
I find myself enjoying the Monday lip product posts because I get excited to test lip products after lip products finding the good ones to showcase at the start of the week.  I know, it's been out there --- Women wear makeup not for men but for themselves!  And just take a look how a simple change of lip color can change the way I look!


Are you team Left or Right?


Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick
Php595.00 (originally Php850.00)
Available at Glamourbox
Shades to test: Sanibel and Brickell


A makeup maven favorite, this creamy matte liquid lipstick is long-lasting in color and ultra comfortable in wear. Created using Ofra's unique formula, its soft mousse-like texture, infused with antioxidants and Vitamin A, keeps your lips moisturized without feathering. Stunning pigments stay put all day with minimal transfer.

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Wrapping Up My Week + Mini Rant



Disclaimer: Please spare me for the low quality photos as I just uploaded these photos straight from my phone.  

I think my week was fruitful (same as every week) but for some reason, I want to wrap my my week with good and bad experiences. 

If you are a long-time reader of my blog, you probably knew  how I almost NEVER rant, I am an extremely positive person and I guess that's the reason why I was able to get away with life's stresses with a smile on my face.  But of course, life is not always golden, there are good and bad days and in my case, my day wasn't bad, someone's day was bad maybe.

The highlight of my week is a simple me time with a hair treatment at Teng Roma Salon, S Maison.  I have very dry and sensitized hair, so the  Kérastase Discipline Oléo-Relax treatment + relaxing massage that I got was a great gift to me by God!  Thank you Lord for giving me the extra 1 hour while my son happily plays at the nearby play area.





Update: 5 days after, my hair is still soft and tangle-free, even #yayatab noticed how smooth my hair looks.


Saturday, December 1, 2018

My BDJ 2019 Picks




The year 2018 is coming to an end, today December 1st marks the start of my quest for 2019 Planner.  You all know I'm a planner girl and I love to write!  So choosing a notebook and planner for a FULL year is a serious business *laughs*

So now, what you're seeing on the table (photo below) is my armor in breezing 2019 with positivity.



I am so excited I finally got my hands on BDJ accessories (stamps).  



  • 2019 Essentials Planner (Php380.00) - I picked this one in Classic because I like them simple.  I picked this because it comes with Dotted Weekly pages and Dotted Notes pages which is ideal for bullet journaling.  
  • Quest Journal Medium in Rose (Php480.00) - loving the shade choices and it took me some time to finally go for this shade.  This will be used for my PR work and will also hail this as my 2019 ideas notebook!  Just so you know, aside from the quality of the paper that makes me happy, I love the added PVC pocket and card holder included. This can also be a perfect Christmas Gift for friends and loved ones because you can personalize this.
  • BDJ Clear Stamp Set (Php320.00) - with various designs, pick one that works for you.  I will be using these for my journaling and will look for colored ink to keep me happy all-year-round!

So you've seen my armour for the coming year.


What's yours?

To purchase, visit  shop.ilovebdj.com




Keep smilin'
Stay happy!