Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Lipsticks Review

It was Avon Lipstick Army inside my room for the past weeks.  I randomly picked 10 of them to test and gave 10 away!  I hope the winners will enjoy these as much as I do!  I was told the Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Lipsticks are rich in Moisture and it will work really well on my dry lips!  How do I find these?

Something New: MAC Peacocky

I am updating you with another MAC Collection available locally!  I haven't seen the collection in person yet so let's all "computer shop" our favorite shades and colors available this month!

MAC Peacocky

According to MAC ---

Arrogance or elegance?  The showy display, the undeniable sexual spectacle, the iridescent irreverence...it's awe-inspiring.  We fetishize the exotic peacock as a symbol of extreme beauty, an act of elaborate nature, raging against everything simplistic.  Peacocky fans out in a foray of intense color for Lips and Eyes, exotic and sophisticated with a touch of '30s F. Scott Fitzgerald glamour and mesmerizing metallic sheen.  New Kissable Lipcolor combines full flash with creamy comfort.  It's molten, with elastomer technology that imparts a velvety, aerated feel without sacrificing shine.  Light as a feather, Mega Metal Shadow gleams like chrome, with light-reflecting properties --- yet creamy, crease-resistant, vitamin-fortified flexibility.  Dramatic doesn't even begin to describe the girl who knows she's peacocky.

 Kissable Lipcolour

Php1,150.00 (approx $26.70)

• Enchantée - Light blue pink
• Woo Me - Light pinky nude
• So Vain - Muted dirty coral
• Vanity Fair - Mid-tone blue pink
• Exxxhibitionist - Red-toned coral
• Strut Your Stuff - Bright true red
• Scandelicious - Blue fuchsia
• Peacocky - Sky blue with red pearl
• Super - Muted neutral brown
• Temper Tantra - Mid-tone reddish brown
• Flaunting It - Grey mauve
• Love Peck - Blackened blood red

Mega Metal Shadow

Php1,175.00 (approx $27.30)

• Peek-at-You - Frosted yellow white
• Dalliance - Light champagne
• Prance - Frosted mauve pearl
• Top of the Posh - Frosted white pink
• Tweet Me - Gold bronze

• Mating Call - Dirty frosted violet
• Odalisque - Deep teal
• Sexpectations - Metallic burgundy
• Paparazz-she - Deep copper bronze
• Ego - Forest green

• Noir Plum - True purple with silver pearl
• Dandizette - Navy with silver pearl
• Spectacle of Yourself - Deep bronze
• Centre Stage - Frosted chocolate brown
• Unflappable - Frosted black with purple pearl

Available at ---
February 2011 at all M·A·C locations,
Rustans Makati 8128265
Rustans Shangri-La 6319310
Rockwell Power Plant 8982045
Marionnaud Mall of Asia 5560419 - Starts February 25, 2011
Trinoma

What caught your attention in this collection?
I'll give the Mega Metal Shadow a quick look and probably stay longer checking out the Kissable Lipcolours!
I know I'd love to catch them in person!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy

AMW Reviews: Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner

As I get lazier and lazier each day on makeup application.  My makeup routine has also decreased in number!  I can go as fast as 1-2-3 and leave the house.  

1. Face Powder

2. Eyeliner

3. Colored Lipbalm

Yes guys, I chose eyeliner over mascara application because it's a full proof secret of mine to make me look awake!  I have been a pencil-alternating-to-gel liner for the past years and I have to admit, I missed my liquid liners!  The effect of liquid liner and gel liner for me are almost similar but isn't it nice to not reach out for a separate brush?  That's probably one factor I missed about liquid liners, the brush that comes with it!

For a couple of weeks now, I've added a new member to my eye-lining essentials!  Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner in Blackest Black.

Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner says ---

Elegant, sexy and sophisticated, Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner allows you to emphasize your eyes with precision. Dries quickly and lasts all day. 

Available in: Blackest Black and Black Brown 

Made in Germany good for 12 months

AMW says ---
Pros

• Easy to use packaging.
• Liner comes out very pigmented.
• Blackest black is super black!
• Perfect for winged liner.
• Allows to create thin and thick line easily.
• No smudging nor flaking for the whole day.
• Stays all day until removal.
• Dries quickly.
• Not too difficult to remove with a good eye makeup remover.
• Brush applicator is short so its easier to control.

• The liquid liner does not dry up easily or gets "sticky" after several usage or once exposed to air!  My Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner is as good as new at this very moment.
• Can make tiny eyes look larger! 
• Price isn't bad for a liquid liner that lasts all day and super pigmented.

Cons

• Since the brush is stiff, it may irritate the sensitive lids.
• Can only be used to line the upper lash line.
• Can be tricky to apply especially when you're a first time liquid liner user.

Overall

A nice liquid liner to start with!  What I like is its capability to dry quickly which makes it easy for first timers to try.  Very pigmented and one swipe can give a truest black liner color!

Tips

• Shaky hands?  Dot your upper lash line with several tiny dots and gently connect it.
• During application, try to tilt your head backwards, raise your eyebrows during application.  
• Do not open your eyes wide at once, give a couple of seconds for the liner to completely dry.
• Apply with light pressure as the stiff brush can hurt your eyes.
• You can choose to pencil your lash line first then apply this liquid liner on top!  Creating an outline with pencil is easier and mess-free.
• Made a mistake?  Do not worry, dip your q-tip with make up remover and gently remove liquid liner
• Do not tight line with this or apply on waterline as it will hurt your eyes!
• I prefer application with the brush on sideways rather than applying it straight poking the eyes!
• You see a space in between the lashes and the liner?  Proceed with tight line using your favorite pencil eyeliner.
• On removal, wet your cotton pad with your preferred eye makeup remover, close you eyes and leave the pad on the eye area for a couple of seconds, gently wiping the liner off.  Do not leave residues as it may cause allergic reactions.
• Stop usage once allergic reactions occur.

Will I repurchase?
No.  I'll go look for the "soft brush applicator" version.

To whom do I recommend this to?

Anyone who has shaky hands but wants to try liquid liner!  The short and stiff brush gives control to line the eyes precisely!  

Where to purchase and how much?
At Revlon counters locally for Php550.00 (approx $13.00).

Here's to show you how easily you can create thin and thick lines 

with this firm brush

Applied with one swipe on my upper lash line 

creating a semi-winged look

My eye looks larger with Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner
(No wonder KPop stars love their eyeliners!)

(note: I applied a tiny bit of black eyeliner on the waterline)

I missed my liquid lining days!  With the Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner, its easy for me to create an obviously "lined" eyes!  I don't mind reaching out for this on days I want my eyes to be more distinct!

What's your favorite liquid liner brand?
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

(Note from Author: Product sent as gift.  The author is not affiliated with the company. All information written are based solely on author's personal experiences.  Please purchase at your own discretion.)

AskMeWhats on TekTok TV

I was invited to talk about my blog AskMeWhats on Tek Tok TV last month!  I thought I'll break into cold sweats or faint during air time!  I was expecting the worst but I guess Tek Tok TV hosts Vince Golangco and Hannah Villasis made me comfortable right away so I survived the interview without any E.R. drama.  It was also an honor to be guested together with Mr.Brad Geiser of Geiser MacLang.

When the video was posted on Tek Tok TV website, I got an email query from a reader on where I got my skirt.  It's actually Skort (Shorts + Skirt) which I bought from Korea.

Top: Forever 21

Innter black tube: People are People

Skort: bought in Dongdaemun, Korea

Shoes: Prima Donna

Here's a clip of AMW on video! :)  Sorry I had to choose the part where I was interviewed as it took me forever to download the videos from YT!  You can go to Tek Tok TV website to watch the full Episode 28 with interesting music videos, funny videos and interview about AMW and on a Social marketing and PR strategies agency --- Geiser Maclang.

I think I don't look as nervous as I feel I hope!  Thanks Hannah, Vince and Tek Tok TV for the invite  Thanks to Mr. AMW for the photos and the support :D

Episode (2 of 4)

Episode (3 of 4)

It was a first time for me to talk on TV so this is going to be part of AMW history! :)

P.S. I've also mentioned about my dear "Angel Friends" (You girls know who you are) who helped our country during Typhoon Ondoy and I forgot to mention that there are a lot more angels who helped sponsor AskMeWhats Seminar for A Cause. 

My deepest gratitude for supporting me in helping people in my own little ways.

I may not be changing the world but I am trying my best to do good deeds one lipstick at a time! *winks*

Again, thanks for being an AMW Reader!  THANK YOU for opening this page on a daily basis!

Love you all!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Happy Birthday" Nails

February is my birthday month!  My age is probably not as enticing as a decade ago but I am still up for celebration!  I may be old when it comes to my age but I'm young at heart and nails! :P  

My birthday isn't today but I am preparing my nails for a week long celebration!  I will be celebrating my birthday in advance with families and friends starting tonight!  Yes, tonight!  I don't mind blowing candles multiple times! 

Happy Birthday Nails

Be ready for super long steps!  You can choose to create only ONE design on all nails!  I was just in the mood for multiple designs! 

Step 1:

Use your preferred base coat to prevent yellowing of nails.  I painted 2 coats of Elianto Turquoise Nail polish and used ELF Platinum Polish color on the ring fingernail.

Step 2:

Creating a single balloon on Ring Finger

I applied a coat of Barry M "Once Upon A Time" polish to create a nice confetti effect.  

Using my biggest nail art dotting tool, I made a huge dot with Revlon All Fired Up.

Using Black Prettynails 2 Way Nail Art Pen, I've created a balloon string.
 

I've also highlighted the balloon with White Prettynails 2 Way Nail Art Pen.

Step 3:

Creating a group of balloons on Pointer Fingernail

I reached out and randomly picked nice shades of polish and dotted it straight on my pointer fingernails!  Very important that your base coat is completely dry so the colors won't mix!

Create a reflection again with White Prettynails 2 Way Nail Art Pen.  If you don't have nail art pens, you can purchase a small brush from art supply stores to line the dots with white polish.

With L.A. Art Deco Polish in Black, draw a thin line right below the dots to create balloon strings.

Step 4:

Creating Cupcakes

I can totally imagine how cute a blue and pink would look together!  (Exactly like our wedding motif)  I painted a thick French Tip on top of a dry base with Revlon Temptress.

Using a White Nail Art Pen, draw cupcake outline and fill it in.  

Using L.A. Art Deco Nail Polish in White, draw a thin line on the pink portion just like photo below.

Create a huge red dot on top of the cupcake with Revlon All Fired Up.  The dot does not have to be perfect!

You can create sprinkles on the cupcake itself with a toothpick or in my case, with a nail art dotting tool.

Step 5:

Creating Candles on thumb nails

How can I blow a birthday cupcake without candles?  I've chosen my favorite Blue and Pink color again and draw a straight line. 

Using Black Nail Art Pen, create a wick

Using yellow polish to create "tiny flame" 

Draw lines on the candle itself for it not too look too bare!  I was actually thinking about tiny birthday candles at this point!

I went ahead with adding a bit of "confetti" again with Barry M Once Upon A Time polish.

Step 6:

Give it some time to make sure the nail art designs are COMPLETELY dry, you can blow dry your nails at this point.  Apply one coat of your favorite Top Coat.

Aren't the nails festive enough for someone celebrating her 18th *ahem* birthday? 

*no violent reactions ok?* :P

Yes, too tedious but I really enjoyed playing with colors and being kiddie!
Again, you can choose only one design for the whole 10 fingernails!

Hope you like it!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!