Pink and Red is my New Black and White!

 I am back with my favorite OOTD combo!  Blush pink and bright red!  

I have this red skort from Plains & Prints for some time and it was my best purchase and most used skort as of the moment.  As part of a Chinese community who uses a lot of bright reds for EVERY SINGLE Birthdays that we celebrate, I wanted to look a bit different this time for my sister's 50th birthday!

The shoes has been receiving compliments as well on my Instagram post and I am proud to say, I was able to squeeze my way to get this last pair in Dr. Kong Hong Kong!

My bag has been with me for years, it's from Anello and bought to me by my dearie Husband Mr. AMW because he knew I tend to use and abuse my daily bags and he was right!  Every single scent iw worth it!

Please do not think I am at Starbucks without coffee!  The Venti coffee is already in my stomach and the apple juice is Kyle's!  :)

Hope you like my cheerful OOTD as it feels as comfortable as it looks!

Have a great Friday!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

MAC’s MACximal Lipsticks Review

 

I love MAC Lipsticks, I have collected them ever since I started Blogging.  I even got my first lipstick (MAC!) in highschool when I reunited with my classmate who immigrated to Canada.  

Unfortunately, as much as I love the brand, my favorite shades come in MATTE formulation which looks gorgeous on my clients but doesn't work for my dry lips! 

Fastforward to year 2024, when I got an invite for MAC Cosmetics' MACximal Silky Matte lipstick launch, I had to go as it was said that these iconic lipsticks have been maxed out to give lips more with silky matte finish that is richer, feels better on lips and lasts longer.

With creamy blend of coconut oil, organic shea butter and organic cocoa butter, I am looking forward to try these because I need a lip product that showcase my favorite shades at the same time can nourish my dehydrated lips. 

 If you hold on a new MACximal lipstsick, you will immediately SEE and FEEL the difference.  The lipstick bullet is taller by approximately 2cm, the lipstick itself contains .5g more than the old one!  As we joked during the event, everyone's on recession except MAC!

I got 3 new shades to try, thankfully I do not own such shades in my previous collection.  As a MAC fan, I have always been a Velvet Teddy and Mehr repurchaser.  Thankful I get to try and discover other shades because I tend to be a loyalist!

Top to bottom: Cafe Mocha, Marrakesh and Ring the Alarm

AMW wears MACximal Lipstick 

Shade: Cafe Mochamac

Price: Php1,350.00

Available at LAZADA and MAC Stores nationwide

Skintific Brightening Moisture Gel vs. 5x Ceramide Moisture Gel

 

One thing you should be reminded of while reading this is that I have Sensitive Skin.  A skin so sensitive I can immediately tell if a product would work for me or not by using it only once!  I get itchy, rashes will appear and anti-histamine is immediately needed before it's too late.

That is why no matter how viral a product can be on Tiktok or Instagram, I can only use products with ingredients that I know are safe enough to work for my skin.  So when I was offered some Skintific products to try, I did research and these 2 products got a good pass when I saw their ingredients list before deciding to put these to test.  I mean we sensitive girlies should protect ourselves right? 

Skintific's tag line: "We Repair Your Skin Barrier."  spoke straight to my heart as the first 2 paragraphs of this blog post have described my skin condition --- weak skin barrier. I have to make sure to use products that does not only hydrate but keep it protected from external aggressors.

This is how my bare skin look after using
Skintific Brightening Moisture Gel
and
5x Ceramide Moisture Gel Review

(Can you tell the difference which side is which?)  

Before I share the answer, let me share to you my exact skin condition before testing the product for transparency. 

I suffered from eye allergies for the past month so I had to skip using eye creams and first key details about each product that I get to try ended up sleeping without using any skincare products from side effects of medicines (drowsiness!).  I noticed how my whole face suffered from my eye condition (which is healing as of writing but you can still see redness on my before photos!)  

Prior to testing, my skin looked and felt dry.  Putting on makeup was a task because the foundation tends to sink in dry patches and lines and redness occur depending on where my skin felt itchy!  

I started testing this out with a patch test at the back of my ear then once passed, I applied each product on half face for the next 2-3 weeks.   You shouldn't do it but I did it for you anyways :P 

Skintific Niacinamide Brightening Moisture Gel

Php490.00

Available HERE 

 Niacinamide Brightening Moisture Gel with a texture as light as air, absorbs quickly and controls oil within 24 hours.
Formulated with SKINTIFIC's exclusive Novel MSH Niacinamide combined with two of the lightest and most effective lightening ingredients, namely Alpha Arbutin and Tranexamic Acid, which can brighten significantly within 14 days.
MSH Niacinamide is clinically proven to be 10 times more effective than regular niacinamide in reducing hyperpigmentation, reducing redness and improving skin elasticity.
Enriched with Centella Asiatica and 5X Ceramide, it does not cause irritation and provides a calming effect on the skin while repairing and maintaining the skin barrier.

Suki Jewelry

 

I've had 2nd lobe since College but I already felt like a rock star back then!  I mean coming from a conversative family?  Who would've thought right?

Fast forward to 2024, I am definitely a grandma!  Seeing how a lot of girls have cute piercings and I have been meaning to add more but was chicken about it!  

Does it have to do with age? 
Or am I just chicken? :P

Oh well, gotta work what I already have and I found a super cute 14K Gold Huggie from @sukijewelry.ph.

You can move it around and be creative with it.  I have been wearing it every single day since I got it months and months ago.  

BEAUTYCON 2024: Journey Into Beauty

 

The biggest beauty event of the year is finally here!!!

On March 20-23, 2024, BEAUTYCON 2024: Journey Into Beauty is the BIGGEST beauty event of the year!  The event promises to be the most important dates for all beauty lovers across all ages with BeautyCon 2024: Journey Into Beauty–the biggest beauty event of the year brought to us by Watsons, SM Beauty, and LOOK At Me!

The four-day event will be held at the SMX Convention Center Halls 1 and 2 with over 100 participating beauty and personal care brands. This event is FREE for all Watsons Club, SMAC, and Look At Me members. Attendees can expect to do a lot of shopping as all participating brands will be offering special discounts, offers, and freebies exclusive to the four days!

Discover new favorites or shop for your tried-and-tested products across all major beauty categories like cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, haircare, body care, and ore! Filipino beauty brands will definitely be present like: Issy Cosmetics, GRWM Cosmetics, Colourette Cosmetics, Absidy Beauty, BLK Cosmetics, Happy Skin Cosmetics, and Vice Cosmetics.

Explore trending Asian cult favorites like Hada Labo, Laneige, Beauty of Joseon, Dr. Jart+, Tsubaki, Round Lab, and Rom&nd and more.

Attendees will also be in for a treat with luxury and prestige brands showcasing their ranges including Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Viktor & Rolf, and Armani. Luxury beauty fans will also love shopping for international faves like Shiseido, Laura Mercier, Huda Beauty, Kiehl’s, and Lancôme.

Expect brands like Neutrogena, Celeteque, Dove, Biorderma, Nivea, Ponds, and Olay to showcase their latest technologies and innovations. Stop by SkinSmart for new faves like Kora Organics, First Aid Beauty, Supergoop, and more!

Beauty tools are also present such as Kiss NY, Real Techniques, JML, W Elite, Euroo, and Wet Brush among many others. You will also enjoy having Watsons own brands all together like Naturals by Watsons, Watsons Baby, Dermaction Plus by Watsons, and Collagen by Watsons.

For hair care and styling, you have to stop by Kerastase, Manic Panic, and Liese. Men’s body care and grooming staples will also be around: Gilette, Old Spice, and Rexona Men, to name a few. Aside from the exciting partner brands, A-list celebrities and top-tier KOLs and beauty icons are also making surprise appearances at the four-day event! Watch out Watsons, SM Beauty, and LOOK At Me social media pages to stay updated.

For more information and updates, follow Watsons (@watsonsph), SM Beauty ( @smbeautyph)  and Look At Me ( @lookatme_ph) on Instagram.