Entry-Level Tablet That's Worth It for only ₱6,999! - LUMOS Tablet

 LUMOS Ray Projector saved our family during Pandemic.  Nothing beats watching K-drama in big screen reading subtitles without the need to squint.  

Fast forward to exactly 3 years after, who would've thought I would depend on this brand again to fulfill my son's simple wish to have his own tablet?

I personally own a tablet for work and lends it to my son once in a while for his school research, drawings, movie watching and a whole lot more.  He requested to have his own tablet (rather than phone) when he graduates elementary which is coming up soon (This year)!  As much as we wanted to give him to best and most expensive out there, I would like him to start up on something simple, an entry-level that works just as fine as branded ones in the market for his age range.  And of course, I want him to work his way up to top tier ones for him to have appreciation on every material things he own.  

That's killing 2 birds in one!  

And I recently got to try out the LUMOS Tablet  Bundle (with accessories; keyboard, mouse, pen) which costs Php8,499. You may opt for LUMOS Tablet Only (without accessories) costing Php6,999

The Bundle comes with a 10.1 inch wide screen Tablet, a Bluetooth Keyboard, Bluetooth Mouse, Stylus Pen and a Case Cover.  

This whole bundle can transform a simple tablet into a mini Laptop!  This was supposedly for my son but I road-tested this myself for a week working on Blog Posts, Editing some photos for my Social Media and just listen to my favorite Youtube Crime Documentaries as I get ready for work.    

For someone who is not "techie", I do understand a few major points when looking for a tablet.  A good clear skin is much appreciated and 10.1 inch is perfect size not only for my son even I find it comfortable to watch shows with it.  The 4K resolution makes the video crisp and super clear with 8GB Ram (in which other brands would cost more with such!).  

In the past, my son used other brand and gave up when his scrolling isn't as smooth as he wanted.  I actually saw how much he used the tablet scrolling feature with no issue thus was able to do what school needed him to do in NO time!  

Keep in mind that this won't work as a "gaming" tablet, though my husband did try out some simple games and it still works as the tablet has 8GB processing speed. 

Doughnut Dreamwalker Series Bag Review

 I am not a backpack type of girl even when I travel.  I am so paranoid with someone stealing my things from my back because it happened to me at Greenhills eons ago!  But who can say no to this cutie?

Macaroon Dreamwalker Series

This bag comes in 5 designs and this is the cutest and most colorful for me.  Check out specifications below:

Size against my frame.  I stand 5 feet 4 inches with Medium Frame.  The bag looks huge right?  Truth be told, it gets heavy because I can carry a lot of stuff so Mr. AMW mostly carries this bag for me and it works for him even with the color!

The zipper is easy to open and close and I love how many pockets it has.  We use this bag to store Kyle's essential whenever we go out.  

Bottled water, Extra Shirts, Jacket, Towels, Wipes, Alcohol, Medicines and Mr. AMW would put powerbank, his own extra shirt and it still has enough space.  I call this a perfect school bag for adults and a mom bag for moms who have babies and needed to carry a lot of stuff from Baby Bottles, diapers, etc...

L’Oreal Pro Absolut Repair Molecular Shampoo and Rinse-off Mask Review

 Whenever I visit a salon, I always ask for the brand they use (on treatments especially) and I would always lean on to @lorealpro . They have been around for so many years for a reason. And this time, I am bringing salon Home!

The L’Oreal Absolut Repair Molecular Shampoo and Rinse-Off Mask are 2 combos I went for and I've used this for more than a month finishing the Mask left with less than half of the bottle of shampoo after I posted this on my Instagram.

I guess, it's finally time for me to share my thoughts.

L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Molecular Sulfate-Free Shampoo 300ml (Php1,570.00) ---

Sulfate-free formula gently cleanses to nourish and strengthen the hair.

When hair is damaged, its molecular structure, composed of peptides, is compromised. Hair breaks, becomes too elastic, with no movement. But most peptides are too big to be reinjected into the fiber, making damage almost irreversible. Repair 2 years of damage in one use¹ with Absolut Repair Molecular.

For the first time, L’Oréal Advanced Research achieved to decompose peptides, to inject their components separately into the fiber². Once inside, they reform & rebuild the molecular structure of the hair³.

For all damaged hair textures, color-treated, lightened & natural hair.

L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Molecular Rinse-Off Masque 250ml (Php1,990.00) ---

Repair 2 years of damage. Replump hair’s molecular layers.

This patented concentrated mask, formulated with Peptides bonder + 5 Amino acid, repairs 2 years of damage1 and replumps hair molecular layers1. Hair is stronger (+94% strength2) with improved elasticity, movement3, and +85% smoothness2. OR Hair is 94% stronger with improved elasticity, movement3, and +85% smoothness2.

For all damaged hair: color-treated, lightened & natural hair.

When hair is damaged, its molecular structure, composed of peptides, is compromised. But most peptides are too big to be reinjected into the fiber, making damage almost irreversible.

 

AMW says ---

• Both products smells so good I look forward to use them daily.
• My hair texture does change on first wash.  I usually do not claim that to be good as most hair products seems to work well on first use, after a week, no itchy or dry scalp.  
• Shampoo itself is NON-drying.  Some professional sulfate-free haircare line are so drying I can't survive without conditioner, this is surprisingly good.
• The mask is my favorite!  I apply it at the bottom part of my hair and lesser dry edges.  You can see how healthy my hair look considering I use heating tools almost daily!
• I can easily comb my hair after shower with this combo!

I have tried a lot of variants under the L'Oreal Professional line but this (as of the moment) my top fave!  I will definitely repurchase the Mask and Shampoo (especially the shampoo) since there are so many good mask brands out there but a few good sulfate-free shampoos in the market!  A little goes a long way - yes, even with my hair length!  Hair feels soft, smooth, clean and healthy!

Have you tried any products under the L'Oreal Pro line?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

 

NEW! Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser

I have always been very consistent with my claim of my favorite drugstore concealer - fast forward to decades later, it has always been the Maybelline Age Rewind.  

Today, you will see the similar "Sponge Type" packaging but with the name Instant Age Rewind Eraser!

I got Shades 120 (top) and 122 (bottom) for review

Shade 120 : Has Pink Undertone so has more brightening effect especially on warm tone skin users (see how it magically erases my bags?)

Shade 122 :  Has more yellow undertone so works as undereye bags corrector but none of the brightening effect.

Applying both shades on my undereye area.
Shade 120: Left side facing you
Shade 122: Right side facing you

I personally felt the formulation changed through the years, I felt the old one is more hydrating while this newer version caters the younger, oily/combination skin market.  That doesn't mean I can't use it though, I still use this daily but I felt like I need to use an eye cream beneath it just to make sure it won't crease.  I wish they retained their formulation to keep this name appropriate - AGE REWIND.  I find this drugstore concealer to be the perfect one for mature skin and I felt sad they gave this up to the younger crowd.  I could be wrong but I felt even the oily skin users can appreciate this more -- which is great news especially since they are trying to adapt to our humid weather.

Hair and Makeup For The Day + Update

 

Has it been THIS LONG?
My last post was last month and February is almost ending!  I am putting an update here because I am turning 46 years old this coming February 28th!  Ahh, I have been celebrating yearly birthdays on this blog for the past 17 years!  I am so grateful to celebrate 17 full years with you guys!  If you are a long time (I mean LOOOONNNGGG TIME) reader, please comment and say HI!  I'd love to know who have been here since 2008 or early 2010s?

Remember how I started Blogging as HR Professional then studied Hair and Makeup on the side?  Then I got engaged, married and turned into a mom?

My life was put on hold - but Beauty Tips sharing NEVER Stopped instead, I ventured to sharing about life and motherhood on this Blog!  Today, I felt like I am in this chapter of my life where I need to update where I am as of the moment.  

There may come a time *knocks on wood* that I might forget about all these memorable moments and experiences of my life so I'll just read and reread it here!

I am currently, actively working as a PR and Marketing consultants for Big Brands locally.  Big companies distributing and producing Health and Beauty products, I also have other clients who seeks my help when it comes to events activation.  I also do a lot of PR Coordination between clients and content creators. So most of my days, you'll see me in front of my phone, Ipad and/or Computer or laptop!  

I also do a lot of hostings nowadays (Grateful for that) and I also do makeup lessons and trainings.  Ahhh, this is the life I've been aiming for but of course, my priority will always be my family!  My son who I takes to and from school and tutors him almost daily - whenever he doesn't understand his lessons or needs assurance of someone "testing" him.

If you are new here, you're probably wondering what I've been blabbing about.  But my online persona has always been Ms. AskMeWhats.  The girl who shares makeup, skincare, hair and nails tips for busy people like YOU and Me!  And that doesn't stop!  Whenever I do my makeup for quick hosting or event attendance, I take videos and photos to share how I came up with such look as the shortest amount of time possible, just like this one....

No matter how crunched I am with time, I never skip a skin prep!  In this look, I prepped my skin by removing dirt and grime after sending my son to school with my favorite Bioderma Micellar Water for Sensitive skin.  I also used my 3rd bottle of Kanebo Fusioning Solution and prepped my Lips with MAC's PREP n Prime Lips.  Estee Lauder ANR for the undereye area - the wand helps depuff my eyes!  Adding cream to fill in dry lines and wrinkles from Kanebo - this product I don't use it daily.  

Check out the rest of the tutorials and products used in this IG Reel Video.