Glass Skin Minus the Weight

 

Ah, the most requested tutorial - SKINCARE.

I guess a lot of you (like myself)  are skipping makeup because we don’t go out as much.  And when we do, we have a big face mask covering half of our faces!  Same as you, I have been investing myself more on skincare than anything else!

But before you start looking at my tired face, well, that’s the look of a tired mom without househelp and loves to watch K-drama until wee hours of the night —- so just focus on the skin :P  

Please keep in mind that you don’t have to follow th exact products I used but look into your dresser and maybe check my application tecnique and steps?  

In skincare, the way you apply matters as much as the product itself.   

Products used:

• Trilogy Hydrating Mist Toner
• Pether Thomas Roth Hyaluronic Eye Patches
• Nars Afterglow Lip balm
• BIo-Gold Gold Water
• Habitude Hardworking Mineral Water
• Habitude GO-Gether Moisture+ Sunstick

Here’s my application technique on IG Reel.  Happy Watching!

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Stay happy!

 

Silkygirl GEN MATTE Cushion Foundation Review

 

Silkygirl is a drugstore brand that I’ve tried so many times because of checking other Beauty Bloggers’ review, especially those I follow from Singapore and Malaysia.  I am happy the brand is widely available locally with a wide range of makeup and even skincare products!

I recently get to try their newest foundation called the Silkygirl GEN MATTE Cushion Foundation.

Gen Matte Foundation
- This lightweight, oil-free foundation blends and melts into the skin without weighing it down, giving you a second-skin effect while providing the right amount of coverage to keep skin flawless.  Upon application, skin stays hydrated for up to 24 hours, so you don’t have to worry about those pesky foundation patches caused by any dry skin.

Shade: 03

Half face test 

As you can see, there is a light amount of coverage based from my half face test.  I applied 2 -3 layers of the foundation and the effect is almost skin-like and very natural to look at.  It is great news for those who prefer to use foundation with a tinted foundation effect.  No matter how much you apply, it yields a natural result.  With that, to thoes who are looking for mediumt o heavy coverage foundation may find this to be lacking in that department.  

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

This look was actually done for Chinese New Year.  I wore Red Lipstick from my favorite DIOR and tied my hair up into a curly bun and wore…well…red!  

I’ve decided to share this in time for Valentine’s Day before it is so close to Chinese New Year I find this to be a perfect LOOK for the Hearts’ Day too! 

This is actually a dress which I wore several times on events that requires Cocktail dresses.  

How to: Braid Style without Braiding

 

What?

Yes, it’s possible with simple twists!  And the effect is just like that of a braided Boho half up half down style. 

With only a few pinching, you also get poufy hair and you can always set it with a nice hair clamp and hair spray.  

I hope you like this!  Comment below if you want to create more complicated styles into a simpler version.  I will try my best to do it for you!  

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Dishes with McAsiaMart

 

Hello AMW Friends!  How have you been?  I’ve seen a lot of you are cooking more during the pandemic and I find myself cooking way more than before because I cook not only for my family but also for my in-laws who live a couple of houses away!  

That said, I replenish cooking ingredients on a monthly basis because I finish them up so fast!  Thankfully, E-commerce thrived the past years and I am lucky enough to purchase Asian ingredients online as opposed to going to Ongpin or Aranque for that.  You all know I’ve been shopping A LOT online as I share my good finds on my Instagram Stories just like this one.  And no, you don’t have to cook Chinese dishes only for Chinese New Years, you can do so ANYTIME of the year! 

MCAsiaMart (https://mcasiamart.ph/)

And here are just some of the MANY products they offer!  My “Mommy-Chef-Heart” is so happy!

• King Chef Canola Oil - Canola oil is a vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed that is low in erucic acid. Is a safe and healthy form of fat that will reduce blood LDL cholesterol levels and heart disease risk compared to carbohydrates or saturated fats such as found in beef tallow or butter.
• Jade Bridge Mushroom Soy Sauce - This is a special kind of soy sauce with the extract of mushroom. Natural fermented directly with strong sauce and preserved beans flavor. This gives a delicious aroma to cooked dishes.
• Jade Bridge Light Soy Sauce - Jade bridge Light Soy Sauce is reddish-brown soy sauce naturally brewed with Non-GMO soy bean and wheat flour. Light soy sauce has been the most essential condiments in both Asian and Western cuisines.
• Thai Dancer Oyster Sauce - Oyster sauce is made from oyster extracts, sugar, salt and water thickened with corn starch. It’s sweet, salty and rich in umami; that’s why the main purpose of oyster sauce would be to add salty flavors to various types of dishes. It is also used in salad dressing, noodles, stews and soups.
• Thai Dancer Sweet and Sour Sauce - One of the most well-known of all Chinese sauces, with the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavorsin the traditional Thai style. It is especially good with pork, shrimp and fish .
• Shaoxing Wine - Shaoxing wine is one of the most famous varieties of Huangjiu, or traditional Chinese wines, fermented from rice. It adds an unmistakable flavorand fragrance to dishes and an essential in ingredient in Chinese cooking Every Chinese restaurant uses cooking wine in almost every savory dish. It is used to make stir fry sauces, soup broths, marinades, wontons, etc.
• Thai Dancerr Spring Rolls Chili Sauce - The sweetened version of Spring Rolls Chili Sauce for a more fragrant, almost smoky rich sugary chilef lavor that goes perfectly with spring rolls