Monday, November 30, 2020

Son Ye Jin Inspired Makeup Look with Bioscience

 


Son Ye Jin Inspired Makeup Look


I am inspired to create a Healthy Makeup Look for Christmas as everyone seems not to be in the mood to apply makeup!  

I totally understand you. Who would?  I’ve had maskne a couple of times whenever I came home from wearing masks more than an hour or so!  

But truthfully, 2020 is sad enough so I don’t want to end it in a sad note as well.  Festive season is still around the corner (because we say so and we can trick our mind in believing!)  As much as we are both not confident enough to create glam look, well, my look for Christmas this year is inspired by one of my favorite Korean Actress - Son Ye Jin.


I’ve loved her way before Crash Landing on You. I love her makeup when she wore a somewhat beach wedding dresses on last scene.  I liked her simplicity and beauty when I first saw her on Personal Preference.  Whenever I see her photos online, it’s always on a fresh, natural-looking side.  Close to my kind of makeup look.  

Gifts a Little Greener with The Body Shop

 

“It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas” - humming this tune again and again as I type this post. 

It is December 1 tomorrow so I am preparing as much as I can gifts for my loved ones!  

It isn’t difficult nowadays to show our loved ones how much we love and appreciate them with gifts we can purchase online.

THE BODY SHOP is no exception!  The brand that I depend on when I want a “no-fail make your recipient smile” kind of gift! 

The Body Shop Gifts a Little Greener Sets

This year’s line-up is getting better and better.  The Body Shop seems to top their own sets yearly!  This year, they made their gifts a little greener with their packaging reduced by in excess of 80 tonnes compared with their 2019 collection cutting over 40 tonnes of paper and over 7 tonnes of plastic!  For a brand to continuously challenge themselves, I am here to continuously Support them!

Aside from sustainable Christmas, better check out their special edition seasonal scents!  Meet this year’s line-up of Special Edition festive fragrances: 

NEW WINTER JASMINE: Their first floral fragrance for Christmas.  Winter Jasmine is a modern twist on the winter wreath.  Fresh, crisp and white as a winter’s morning.

FESTIVE BERRY: Fragrantly fruity, gloriously tangy.  The Festive Berry body care range is back!

WARM VANILLA: back by popular demand, this is an addictively sweet fragrance smells like sugar and spice and all things nice.  This scent is very...CHRISTMAS no matter where you are in the world.

All vegan, all nourishing for our body!  I can’t wait to send some love to my loved ones this Christmas even if we’re mostly staying at home without physical gathering!


For more information visit thebodyshop.com.ph and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.



 Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Sunday, November 29, 2020

AMW Cooks: Potato Pancake Recipe

 

Hi AMW Friends!

How’s home cooking?  I have been experimenting more on simple ingredients at home!  One of my favorite ingredient - Potatoes!  

If you like to create an easy Potato Pancake recipe, you may purchase instant  mix from Korean stores!  To be honest?  It does not taste different from the ones made from scratch (Flour+Potato Starch+spices).  So yes, you don’t need to spend extra but just look into your kitchen pantry and create this easy recipe great for adults and kids alike.

Potato Pancake Recipe

You may add your own favorite ingredients like Bacon, vegetables or even seafood!  The options are endless!  


Happy Cooking and eating!


 Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Pure Beauty Collagen Review

 

For someone who writes so much into beauty.  You would be surprised to know that I only recently welcome supplements like Collagen and Glutathione.  

For some reason, I am scared to "change whatever works for me" which is funny because as a beauty/product review, I am required to test all these new stuff.

But I said NO so many times until lockdown.  After taking in more health supplements, I honestly saw some positive effects on doing so, so I explored on beauty-related supplements which did not fail me by the way!


Pure Beauty Collagen Drink Review

Let's talk about Collagen.  Are collagen drinks really effective?  What are the benefits?

Based from research, you can see some common keywords:

  1. Can improve skin's health,
  2. Increase collagen for the skin.
  3. Help relieve joint pain, boost muscle mass and prevent bone loss.
  4. Can help improve skin texture.
And so much more!

Rule of thumb, never take supplements for instant result!  I for once have this "patience" in waiting for result thus I find myself staying on the safe side!  There are some instant results that could be harmful for your health but of course, everything depends on you, and if unsure, always check with a doctor.

One thing for sure, we have been seeing the term "Collagen" in so many beauty products nowadays.  Collagen is a protein that keeps your tissues and bones together thus prevent "Sagging".  If you ask me if this can reverse aging, well, keep in mind that you have to consider many factors such as - genetics, environment, stress, and a whole lot more!  

Taking collagen drinks or collagen infused skincare products may help give better elasticity and bounce for your skin thus slowing down the aging process but you have to consider about your diet as well!

Pure Beauty Advanced Collagen with Probiotics Beauty Repair Drink
2500 per box (10bottles total of 1Liter)
Dosage: 1bottle every other night

Pure Beauty Collagen Review

So recently, I actively drank Pure Beauty Collagen with Probiotics drink and it was the first brand I went serious with.  Serious meaning I took it regularly and I am finally understanding the craze!

I finished a box of 10 drink recently and I am surprised to see results!  Results that aren't too obvious but I know my skin/body well so I know it worked!  

AMW says ---
  • Tastes good.  Best drank straight from fridge.
  • Skin looks glowing.
  • Skin is never dry even if I don't use lotions.
  • My fingers do not have as much pain compared to pre-drinking.  I have issues with my fingers ever since I gave birth and I think the Pure Beauty Collagen drink helped.
  • Everyone noticed my I look fresher.
  • The presence of Probiotics helped my regular upset tummy!  I have better digestion and better bowel movement (sorry TMI) 
Overall, I am welcoming the presence of Collagen supplements and drinks in my life.  I just have to be careful in choosing the brand but so far, Pure Beauty Collagen from Japan worked for me.

Do you take Collagen drinks or supplements?
What other good brands can you recommend?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
 

Thursday, November 26, 2020

K-Palette 1Day Lash Up Silky Volume vs Silky Length First Try


It is a battle of Volume and Length today!
Well for me, someone with non-existent Asian lashes, there is no battle between the 2 as I use both every single mascara time! 

Either 2 types or Falsies!  End of discussion!

When K-Palette launched their 1Day Lash Up Mascaras locally, I immediately unboxed and tested these out!  

K-Palette 1Day Lash Up Mascara 
Available in Silky Long and Silky Volume
(Php945.00 each)

"The new and improved 1Day Lash Up mascara contains nano-sized "Powder" particles that allow you to achieve beautifully long or volumized lashes without clumps. This waterproof formula is resistant to sweat, tears, oil, and humidity. The advanced curling technology uses a unique 9-degree square-cut brush that lifts lashes all day long without the use of a lash curler beforehand."


K-Palette 1 Day Lash Up Silky Volume vs Silky Length First Try

I tried both and found the best way to use these ...well, I stay true to what I've always been doing!  Use both Length and Volume!  I prefer using separate mascaras because it gives a more obvious result!  

Thankfully, based from First Try, the K-Palette 1Day Lash Up mascaras stayed true to their claims of the ff.: 

  • Does not clump.
  • Weightless indeed.
  • Sweat-proof
  • Oil-proof (I tried rubbing my oil based makeup remover a bit and it did not remove or scather like normal mascaras)
I did a first try video and I apologize in advance if you don't see much result because my lashes are super sparse but do believe what I have to say in this video!

 

 

Which among the 2 do you like better?
Or do you agree with me on using both types?


Available in all Beauty bar stores, Rustan's, SM Department stores, Watsons boutique, Metro Gaisano, Zalora, Beauty bar online, BeautyMNL and shop.beautyboxcorp.com


Keep smilin'
Stay happy!