Make Up For Ever Step 1 Primer Hydra Booster Review

Firstly, let me share the good news at the start of this post before I start blabbing!

If you want to try Make Up For Ever’s Step 1 Primer to know which particular type would work for you, local PH residents, click THIS LINK to know the right primer for you and score a free sample!

Back to MY story.  I have a long history with Make Up For Ever as a brand.  I was probably a “resident” in their first MUFE Branch at Shangri-la Mall many years back!  I studied Make Up at the Basement Academy also located at Shang Mall so it is natural for me to stay there to look for products needed in my school!

So primers back then weren’t a thing, I knew there are a couple of famous ones but we don’t have a lot of choices - you either pick a silicone one and non-silicone ones!  

As for clients, I would pick whether to use an oil-control primer or apply moisturizer on them, which is quite tricky because different clients have different “hydrating” Needs.  Some may find the moisturizer I brought to be too heavy or too creamy to be applied pre-makeup face!  

Thankfully, one of my favorite professional brand has a WIDE range of primers which I ended up stocking up on.  In my bag you’ll see - Oil-Control, Hydrating, Brightening primers to name a few!  And they were all STEP 1 !

 What’s different with Make Up For Ever Hydra Booster Step 1 Primer with the old one?  NEWER Formulation!  I can immediately spot the difference on first usage!  It is creamier, has a tint and smells great!  It has ginseng to help refresh dry areas, smoothen out your skin and create a radiant glow!  You don’t believe me?  Watch my short video!

Sace Lady Look And Review

 

Hi Everyone!

If you follow me on Instagram (Please do!). I showed a huge unboxing of Sace Lady Cosmetics. I read positive reviews on the high quality product at a low cost and was surprised how beautifully packaged they are! After constant research, I’ve decided to give the a try knowing these have FDA Safety certification.

Here’s the company in detail as seen on their online pages:

SACE LADY insists that "everyone is the unique flower in the world, and being true to yourself is the best ever."

We support everyone to bravely pursue a life attitude by being positive, independent, and happy. Therefore, we design and provide high-quality, cost-effective beauty makeup products to help you to be more attractive and pleasant yourself，having every wonderful day. 

Since the brand wants us to BE YOURSELF, here’s me being myself in terms of testing makeup!  

TADA! 

Showing you HALF FACE Sace Lady Cosmetics.  Not bad for 18 (and more) products that costs less than Php2,000 !

Are you ready to check out step-by-step the makeup items I used to create this look?  

Sace Lady All Matte Blur Primer

Php119.00

This is a silicone-based primer that gives off a smooth and easy-to-apply texture.  Key ingredient - Dimethicone, which gives off a smooth, flawless finish.  It does fill in pores and wrinkles but it does not dry out as quickly so it is very important to apply, pat, and let it sit for a couple of minutes before you apply your foundation.

TIP:  I’d like to do my eye makeup at this stage if I am rushing, but for this particular review, I waited and it took me approximately 5 minutes for product to get fully absorbed into skin.

I am usually not allergic to Dimethicone so I have no issues letting this product stay on my skin for ours!  

Sace Lady Longwear Foundation

Php120.00

Shade: 04 Natural

Available in: Light, Fair, Light Natural, Natural, Medium and Medium Dark

CKeyIn Cordless Automatic Hair Curler Review

 

How to get these curls?

Oh my!  I wish I can do this every single day!  Can you see my huge smile?  I was in the mood the whole time I was sporting this look because it brought me back to days I was busy going out - working, attending launches, events or hosting!

This is the type of hair I would usually sport because it looks good and yet - I am comfortable enough to still look like myself.

This is the CKeyIn Cordless Automatic Hair Curler Iron which I found on Shopee.  I wanted to try this but I have done my own research first.  I watched various reviews and saw good results - I knew what the Cons will be but the hair tools enthusiast in me just wanted to give this a try!  JUST BECAUSE, I am like that!  *laughs* 

After getting this at Shopee, I received the package approximately a week or so.  I bought a couple from the same store and they were all packed really well and I am happy with the service.

KEY Features:

1: Wireless charging, compact size, easy to carry.

2: 30 seconds fast heat. Automatic curling,3: The ceramic reel has stable properties when heated, long-lasting styling, and three-dimensional dynamic movement.

4: LCD display,6 kinds of temperature can be selected to meet different hair quality needs.  

5: 6 modeling time settings, you can switch the time at will.

6: Double-layer heat insulation shell, full body ceramic material, reduce high temperature injury, heat insulation and anti-scald. The ceramic reel is heated evenly

Material: ABS

Voltage: 3.7V

Battery capacity: 5200mA

Charging time: 3.5-4 hours, about 100 minutes after fully charged

Power: 5W

Temperature: adjustable (150-200°C, 300-390°F), 10°C is One gear

Perm time: adjustable (8-18s), increasing in 2s increments.

Curling mode: 2 types (R right turn L left turn)

Temperature display: could do select  (℃, ℉)

Power cord length: 89cm

 

The whole set consists of : 1x Curling iron,  1 x USB CABLE, a Manual, 1 x Storage bag, 1 x Rat Tail Comb and 2 Hair clips.  I am glad the company thought of including these because in every hair styling, you need these vital tools - good rat tail comb for sectioning and clips also for sectioning.  Without these, you can still manager to do your hair but not as effective.  

Please watch my Youtube video for a full, in-depth first try and you’ll see how it works (or not!)

AMW Cooks: Vietnamese Spring Rolls

 

Mid-week healthy recipe for you AMW Friends!

I haven’t done any Vietnamese dishes at home.  Thai - yes, but not a lot!  Vietnamese?  Almost close to none until recently when I made Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls.  

I remembered ordering these fresh ones as appetizers feeling “not full” almost every single time. So why not create this dish at home so we have unlimited Vietnamese Spring Rolls?

Thank me later!

Ingredients: 

Spring Rolls

    - Shrimps (1/2 Kilo)

    - Lettuce (1 roll)

    - Rice Vermicelli (around 3-4 bundles)

    - Carrots (or cucumbers)

    - Optional: Peanuts + Sugar

    - Mint Leaves (I don’t have this so I skipped this)

    - Rice Paper Sheets

    

Peanut Sauce

    - 1/3 cup peanut butter

    - 1/3 cup water

    - 1 tbsp rice vinegar / I used Sherry Vinegar

    - 1 tbsp soy sauce

    - 2 tsp. Sugar

    - 1 tsp. Sesame Oil

Nuoc Cham sauce

    - 1/3 cup warm water

    - 2 tbsp Sugar

    - 2 tbsp Fish sauce

    - 1 tbsp Lime Juice/Calamansi Juice or Lemon Juice

    -  Chili

    -  Garlic 

Steps: 

Ribbons: Yay or Nay?

 

The more I grew older, the more I go back to childhood!  HAHAHA

Sue me, it is my way of relieving good ‘ol childhood memories!  Because of the pandemic, I have been spending most of my time relieving the days I studied on makeup and hairstyling.  My way of practicing making sure my skills do not go “blah”.

These ribbons are the quickest way to elevatore your simple ponytail style!  I want to go overboard and buy all sorts of colors and designs but I stopped myself since I do not have a daughter!  Having a daughter will give me more excuse to shop more so THANK YOU Kyle !!! Mom is spending less!

How about you?  

How do you elevatore a simple hairstyle?

Do you wear big bows?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!