I am Back From Taipei!!!

And I need your help in creating a blog post about my wonderful 5-day Taipei Trip!

Which particular blog post do you want me to tackle first?

The hotel I stayed in?

The Taipei Food Trip?

Maybelline Define & Blend Brow Pencils Review

How happy do I look when brows are made up?

Very happy!  I have a couple of brow pencils right on top of my dresser table because I find pencils to be the easiest tool (still) when I'm in a rush!  

Recently, Maybelline launched their newest eyebrow pencils called Define & Blend.  2 years ago, they went full blast with their brow products, created a full range namely ---

Maybelline Fashion Brow Duo Shaper

Maybelline Fashion Brow + Brow Precise

Maybelline MasterBrow pencil

And there were a couple more way back 2014!  I tend to look back and compare but for these particular pencils, I try not to look back because true to what it's supposed to be - you get better as you grow older!  Same with Maybelline, they get better as they create more brow products!

The Maybelline Define & Blend Brow pencils are no exception.  They are first-timer brow product users' friendly!  Easy to use and I love the range of colors!  They actually nailed it with the color choices and as a Professional Make Up Artist, I can actually survive with these 4 shades!

That's me doing the (what else) half-face test with Natural Brown!

Maybelline Define & Blend Brow Pencils

Shades: Light Brown, Natural Brown, Grey Brown and Red Brown

Php249.00 each

Available at Maybelline Counters near you

Naturally defined brows? EASY! With our slim angled tip, you can draw brow-like strokes to make it look real!

Brow Define and Blend is a retractable brow pencil with brush. It's unique slim angled tip gives you the most defined strokes to create natural brows. 

Thank You Aveeno for Coming into Our Lives!

BIG TRUTH - Moms don't always have the luxury of time even when it comes to self-care.

I started going back to salon, having massages, etc... recently, and mind you, it takes the whole Barangay to help make that happen!  Well, I only need Mr. AMW and he was super nice to always give me "me time" especially on weekends!  Because we need that!  After 6 years of being a hands on mom, I come to a point of, "Hey, what's happening to me?  Let's do something about it!"

Fellow mommies, you don't need to go out for self-care, with just the right brand/products, you can do self-care at the comfort of your home!  My special me time is after dinner when I take a shower and do my skincare regimen before my son goes back to the room!  That said, I want to make sure to apply something really safe not only for me but for kids because we do all sorts of "Octopus hugs" before he goes to sleep!  

Thankfully, (good news for all mommies!)  The Aveeno Body Skin Relief Range is finally here!  This range consists of body wash and lotion formulated with Prebiotic Oats.  The Triple Oat Complex is enriched with Colloidal Oat that locks in moisture for 24 hours, I can attest to that as I wake up with super soft and hydrated skin!

Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash is priced Php520.00 for 354ml, Php695.00 for 532ml
Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion is priced Php740.00 for 354ml
Aveeno Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash is priced at Php525.00 for 236ml
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Moisture cream is priced Php660.00 for 227g

Aside from that, they also have the Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief range.  To be honest, the Pediatrican was telling us how Kyle suffers from really dry skin but we can't seem to put anything on him since his skin is very sensitive.  So I am looking forward to use Soothing Relief Moisture Cream on his arms and legs and bum!  After constant research, I've read that these are soap-free, hypo-allergenic, paraben-free, phthalate -free and fragrance-free so mommies, we can breathe and relax!  And hey, I used this when I was still breastfeeding Kyle!

The brand is backed up with 65 years of skin expertise so mommies, do your research too and give this brand a try!

Have you tried Aveeno and Aveeno Baby?

What are your thoughts mommies and non-mommies?

For more information, visit aveeno.com.ph and follow AveenoPH on Facebook.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Lily Lolo Corrector Review

Do you still remember my event post early this month on the new product offerings from Beauty Bar?  (you can refresh by clicking HERE).

One of the many brands they launched is called Lily Lolo.

With ALL the different makeup brands popping up, what makes Lily Lolo different from the others?

Let me mention a few for you!  

First, Lily Lolo is made with LOVE, without Harmful ingredients.  Their products are made using only ingredients that are proven to nourish and protect the skin so no parabens, phthalates, synthetic perfumes, dyes, etc...  They are also cruelty-free so if you have very sensitive skin, you may want to look into this brand.

Second, Lily Lolo is created with different women in mind from all walks of life! No matter what your skin color is, your age, you'll get something for you!   That explains the wide array of shades available when I took a peek at the recent launch.

Lastly, the products are housed in a very simple yet nice packaging making it visually gorgeous to look at and easy to use even for first time makeup wearers!  I would say, in my point of view, this makeup line is perfect not just for personal but also for professional use!

With that intro, let me share to you my review on my first Lily Lolo product.  I got my eyes set on this Corrector in shade PeepO.  There are a total of 2 shades to choose from, the other one is called Blush Away.

Lily Lolo says --- (from website)

Our multi-tasking Corrector expertly covers and conceals blemishes and redness with Blush Away or dark circles and pigmentation with PeepO. You will be amazed at the staying power of such a soft delicate loose powder.

The Body Shop Fresh Nude Tinted Beauty Balm Review

I don't know about you but I've changed so much in terms of putting on (or not putting on) makeup.  I guess it is indeed the age, I put more skincare products rather than makeup nowadays!  If not only because for the fact that I need to review makeup products, you'll probably see me strutting along Makati, BGC or Ortigas without makeup on!  

Thankfully, brands like The Body Shop is making "my transition" easy.  They also came out with a smart new product from their Fresh Nude line called The Body Shop Fresh Nude Tinted Beauty Balm!

Can you believe I am actually wearing something in this photo?  JUST ONE PRODUCT!  The Tinted Beauty Balm!

I got the shade 01 Fair

I find this to be a bit too light for me at a glance but I was surprised how this actually works for me!



From The Body Shop Website ---

Want that naturally confident, fresh-faced look? Our multi-tasking beauty balm will give you a light, even coverage with a boost of hydration for a lasting, luminous finish. This effortless make-up essential is comfortable and non-greasy with a lightweight formula that matches to most skin tones perfectly. It’s super quick and easy to use so you can get soft, healthy-looking skin in seconds.

• BB cream

• Available in five shades

• Blends to your skin tone

• 24-hour hydration

• Transfer and sweat resistant

• No-flashback UVA/UVB protection

• Enriched with Community Trade organic aloe vera from Mexico

• 100% vegan