Summer-Ready Look (Fake Tan) inspired by Cleopatra

 

Yes, I am not sure what Cleopatra is doing in my summer-inspired look but when I think about Cleopatra, I am thinking about her bronzey-glowing skin and I had her in mind when I was creataing this look!  Instead of going Cleopatra-style with the winged liner, I changed it into something more wearable!  Here’s the final look!

Do you like it?

Products Used: (@ is the account on Instagram, feel free to search for them!) 

• @niyoandco_ph Mr. Foundation no. 3
• @benefitph Hello happy Air Stick Foundation shade 2
• @lauramercier Translucent Setting Powder in Translucent Honey
• @benefitph Brow Microfilling Pen in Light Brown
• @imagic.ph Brow Tint
• @bobbibrownph The Essential MultiColor Eye Shadow Palette in Bold Burgundy
• @bobbibrownph High shine Liquid Eye Shadow in Copperhead used on both eyes and cheeks
• @lifefordparisph liquid liner pencil in Black
• @makeupforever Aqua Resist Smokyshadow in Quartz and Cinder
• @imagic.ph Warerproof Eyeliner Pencil in Black 
• @ofracosmeticsph All Glowed Up Beverly Hills
• Mark by @avonph Pro Line Perfector 

The star product in this makeup look is the Bobbi Brown High Shine Liquid Eye Shadow in Copperhead.  It brought a natural glow on both my eyes and cheeks.  It wasn’t supposed to be used on cheeks but we all know we love multi-tasking products.  Anything good for the eyes can work for the rest of the face!  I’m glad the bronzy color is just right even for fair skinned gals!  

The lip color is also another thing, if you made glowing eye makeup and cheeks, stick to matte lips to divert attention towards the upper half of your face!  Can you imagine how confusing everything will look with shiny lips too? 

OFRA's Nude Collection

December 2018, I reviewed OFRA's Long Lasting Lipstics in Sanibel and Brickell  so you may feel free to head on there for my in-depth review.

Stated in my IG Stories, I prefer these newer packaging and newer formulation more than the OLD OFRA Long Lasting Lipsticks which I featured year 2017.

So I got these 3 bestselling nude lipcolor shades and I roadtested them right away because these 3 shades are the type of shades I would pick on a daily basis! 

AMW Wears 

OFRA Long Lasting Lipsticks in Charmed, Mocha and Pasadena

Have you already spotted a favorite?

OFRA Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick

Php850.00

Available at Glamourbox

This matte liquid lipstick is long-lasting color that perfectly outlines and fill sin lips, turning your pout into kissable velvet. Stunning pigments stay put all day with minimal transfer while maintaining a comfortable wear.  Infused with Vitamin A and antioxidants, lips look and feel healthy all day.

Swatch

Bye OFRA!?!

Did you know that OFRA is saying GOODBYE?

Well, hold your horses!  Not saying goodbye in general but they are saying goodbye to their old look and they are treating US OFRA fans with a special set of bestselling Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks.  With the same unique formula, we can avail of the limited edition Ofra Liquid Lipstick Duo for only Php850.00 --- that's Buy 1 Take 1!



This limied offer will be available at Ofra counters in premiere SM department Stores, Watsons and Landmark Department Stores as well as www.glamourbox.ph from March 1, 2019 until supplies last.

Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks in Sanibel and Brickell Review

Monday lipstick is here once again!  

I find myself enjoying the Monday lip product posts because I get excited to test lip products after lip products finding the good ones to showcase at the start of the week.  I know, it's been out there --- Women wear makeup not for men but for themselves!  And just take a look how a simple change of lip color can change the way I look!

Are you team Left or Right?

Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick
Php595.00 (originally Php850.00)
Available at Glamourbox

Shades to test: Sanibel and Brickell

A makeup maven favorite, this creamy matte liquid lipstick is long-lasting in color and ultra comfortable in wear. Created using Ofra's unique formula, its soft mousse-like texture, infused with antioxidants and Vitamin A, keeps your lips moisturized without feathering. Stunning pigments stay put all day with minimal transfer.

Ofra All Glowed Up Review

How much of a glow do you like to glow?
Well, if you're ALL OUT when it comes to "Glowing" give OFRA All Glowed Up palette a try!

OFRA Glow Up Highlighter Palette

Php1,659.00 (Original Price Php2,370.00)

Available HERE

Get everyone #shooked with OFRA's Glow Up Highlighter Palette! Glaze those cheeks with these show-stopping beaming highlighters that smoothly blends onto the skin.

The palette is magnetic so feel free to refill and remix the shades!  Aside from that you get a huge mirror (which I love) and 4 different shades of highlighting powder that glows like liquid gold/pearl.

What's included are: Full-size Beverly Hills, Minis of Rodeo Drive, Blissful and Star Island. 

How I made my Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Manila Work!

Some of you probably followed me on #AMWIGStories and saw me "unboxed" OFRA Cosmetics' newest shade of their famous Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick range called "MANILA".  

I love that our Capital is finally considered a shade name for a famous cosmetics brand!  And this shade is said to be apt for most Filipina skintones.

AMW wore Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in MANILA

Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick Manila

Php850.00

Available at: http://glamourbox.ph/

OFRA says ---

"Ofra’s 3-in-1 liquid lipstick with a matte finish.   Delivers vibrant color like a lipstick; moisturizes lips like a balm with antioxidants and vitamin E; stains lips with a soft, shine-free finish that won’t feather; delivers five hours of perfect color without eating or drinking; lightweight, creamy formulation."

Lipstick of the Day: OFRA Lipstick and Calyxta Turns 1

Happy Mid-Week AMW Friends!  If you've seen major change on my Blog, well, I am definitely going for a MAJOR change for the year 2016!  I'm nearing my Blog Anniversary and I guess, I'm ready to bid goodbye to my dark blue background and hello white!  For now, it's not perfect yet (I'm sure it'll never be), but I'm definitely taking my time tweaking everything for you to have a wonderful experience whenever you visit my Blog!  Share on comment box below if you like the change okay?  Please be nice to me! :D

Now back to my post!  I cannot skip the week without sharing my lippie find --- whether it is a lipstick, a lip balm, lip tint, liquid lipstick or a gloss, I just had to share how lipstick can change the way I look in an instant!  That's why a girl can never have too many lipsticks!  AGREE?  *high five*

I talked about my love for OFRA Long Lasting Lipsticks I almost didn't bother to check out their lipsticks!  Because you know how it is about lip products nowadays, the more pigmented they are, the better!  And my first 2 OFRA lipsticks were okay but not WOW for it to stay on top of my dresser.

Thankfully, the makeup Gods work in mysterious way!  One time, I was so in a hurry I forgot to bring any lipstick!  I found a lipstick inside the car and it was a good accident!  This lippie must've made its way to the seat when my bag almost fell from the seat!  

So I wore this lipstick to an event and realized, how nice the shade 109 is for daily wear!

Ofra 109 is also called TOFFEE.  The color fits MLBB (My Lips But Better) definition for users with highly pigmented lips like I do!  It has a satin finish thus it would work even for users with extremely dry lips!  

As to recommendation from OFRA cosmetics to top their lipsticks with a similarly shade Liquid Lipstick?  I prefer not to because I'm liking the result!

AMW Wears: Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks in Mocha and Santa Ana

Today marks our 19th year anniversary as Boyfriend and Girlfriend --- yihhee Mr. AMW :P  You love meeeee! :P

So I've decided to share my thoughts on 2 lip colors that he used to asked me not to use!  Yes, he was the young boy who said: "You look way better without any make up on!"  Fast forward to today, let me tell you, he is the most supportive boyfriend/husband ever!  He understands the difference between a serum, a moisturizer a primer and different types of foundations!  All because he wanted to speak and understand my language..and he achieved it with flying colors!

So back to the topic of the 2 lip colors he asked me to shy away from --- browns and reds, would you believe he was the first to say: "You look great in that lip color?"  I believe, there is no right or wrong in wearing the perfect shade of lipsticks, all you need is to pick the shade that makes you feel good and wear not only the lipstick but the confidence in you! 

I highly recommend trying out Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipsticks!  Aside from the wide variety of shades to choose from, they are highly pigmented and non-drying!  If I say non-drying on my current lip condition, this is definitely a lip product that is extremely hydrating to users with normal lips!

AMW Reports: Calyxta Beauty 101

I got an intimate invite recently from Calyxta for Calyxta Beauty 101/ Calyxta Loves OFRA event.  It was a first for me to meet the people behind Calyxta and I made sure to prepare for it!

The event was held at The Chambre de Saint Germain, Bizu, One Rockwell and we were asked to come in our casual soft silhouette ensemble and this was my version. 

AMW Wears: Hugs Top, Zalora Shorts and Chloe Edit Shoes
Photo taken using Samsung NX Mini

I know we will be trying out various lip products from partner brand OFRA but I was floored when I saw the event place and how each detail are well thought off!

How To: My Birthday Look

Hi AMW Friends!  Before the 28th!  I changed my Facebook Profile picture and actually posed for my Birthday Look with my Birthday Makeup!  

Here it is!  The first photo using a toned down lip color for day time while the right side is obviously meant for Party!  YAY!

If you are interested, I've finally created a photo-torial for this look! 

Step 1: Foundation

Since I wanted a dewy finish, I chose a hydrating foundation from L'Oreal called L'Oreal Lucent Magique Light-Infusing Foundation in shade N7 blending using my damp Nippon Pro Blend Sponge.

It's Not Too Late to Grab Ofra Kiss Me Twice Set

Hear ye!  Hear ye!
Do you love promotions?  I do!  So I had to share this on Instagram @AskMeWhats as soon as I received this good news and with my very busy schedule, I had a squeeze in a quick photoshoot to show you guys how lovely this Ofra Kiss Me Twice Set that I got!  

It happened this month, and since the month ain't ending yet!  You still have time to buy any Ofra Lipstick and a Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick and get a FREE Ofra Lipliner! (buy HERE)

Set price: php1,600.00 (approx $36.36)

Unboxing: Gamourbox's Flawless Beauty Box

Truth be told, I'm probably the world's slowest "Unboxing" person!  I guess I have my reasons..I'm a mom and it really takes time to take photos when you have a super active baby around who likes to touch all the products you hold (including the camera!)  And yes, I'm taking my own photos too (that explains the not so good shots) because Mr. AMW is a busy dad!  *hahaha*

Well, I'm sure you don't want to read more excuses from me and want me to jump right out and talk about Glamourbox's Flawless Beauty Box.

Truth be told, after my heart-pounding Beauties and Babies box , I don't know how non-moms would react receiving that box but I don't even want to think about what others would feel..all I know was that it was the best box ever!  If you're a mom, you'll understand why!  Everything for your baby is the best in this world!  

So when I received the Flawless Beauty box, before looking at the content, I was hoping for more makeup products, instead..the box isn't as full as before so I thought this is a let down.  But thankfully...it wasn't!

A quick overview of the products included in the box.  I immediately saw some "saviors" that made me love this box! *ahem* Ellana, *ahem* Ofra!

AMW Reviews: Ofra Lipsticks

Happy Thursday everyone!  Funny how each time I feature a lipstick brand, the shade that would always be featured is a red and a pink!  I guess most of us are looking for good pink and red lipsticks that can change the way we look in an instant!  In less than a minute!

As a professional makeup artist, that's my one little secret in changing the looks of my clients especially when they are on a Prenup shoot (wherein various looks are needed). Thankfully, I get to try Ofra brand via Glamourbox. 

There are no shade names but instead, it's numbered

Unboxing my November Glamourbox

Happy Monday everyone!  How was the long weekend for our Philippine based readers?  I had a lovely weekend spending time with my family and of course, I was back to doing makeup for the busy December month and I am so happy to get to prettify clients once again!  

If you are a beauty blog reader, you have definitely came across fellow beauty bloggers unboxing their November Glamourbox, well, as for me, I was a bit late but I'm still happy I get the chance to take a peek at the first box as I'm sure a lot of you are probably on "decision-making" stage on which beauty box subscription to purchase!  Isn't it nice to take a peek at other people's box and from there it is definitely easier to make a decision!

Glamourbox promised to bring beauty innovations from all over the map.  Once you subscribe, you will receive a gorgeous (reusable) box with five deluxe beauty samples from premium, boutique and niche brands delivered to your doorstep!  (Mine was delivered via Xend Express and I don't have any issues with this courier service.)

Okay, before all the babbling, let me share to you my Glamourbox November box!  Most of you probably knew the contents by heart but I'm glad there was a tiny bit of change in one of the product and it was a star product for me inside the box!

Housed in a gorgeous, very sturdy, white box that I plant o reuse to put my makeup or accessories inside my drawer.

TADA!

At first glance I was overwhelmed with brands that I wasn't familiar with

 (considering I'm a beauty blogger and I do online research on beauty products --- a lot!) 

 What's inside the box?

• Eye of Horus Mascara (Php1,290.00 Full size)
• Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist 24 Night Cream (sample size)
• Yves Rocher Slimming Action Concentrate (sample size)
• Ofra Cosmetics Lipstick Palette (Php1,050 Full size)
• Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste (sample size)
• Calvin Klein Eternity Aqua (sample size)
• Bvlgari Man (sample size)
• Burberry Sport (sample size)
• Bonus: 1 x Php200.00 off gift cert for Yves Rocher for every Php1,000 minimum purchase.

 Ofra Cosmetics Lipstick Palette (Full size)

 This brand is new to me.  Made in the USA with an array of clear, light pink, dark pink, burgundy, orange tone, light brown and dark brown shades to match any outfit or in my case, I prefer lip palettes with a lip brush for clients!

 Eye of Horus Mascara (full size)

This mascara is made in Taiwan and prides how they are naturally formulated int he style of the ancient Egyptians with plant based ingredients.

  

Yves Rocher Slimming Action Concentrate (sample size)

 Will not be able to use this for now but I'm sure my sister would love to use this anti-cellulite slimming solution with the power of green coffee to smooth and tone her skin!  I hope she likes it!

Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Night Cream (Sample Size)

This is my ultimate favorite product in this box as I have tried Shiseido skincare products when I was working in Shenzhen years ago and because I'm on a tight budget so I had to purchase sample size of these in Bonjour and Sasa shops in Hong Kong!  This sample size costs around Php200-300 depends on conversion rate so the box is definitely worth it!

If you think what I got is worth it and you would like to subscribe to your own Glamourbox for the month of December, follow the simple steps below.

Visit www.glamourbox.com.ph to register, join their community on Facebook and Twitter (GlamourboxPH).

How do you like the contents of my November Glamourbox?
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(Product received for PR purposes.  Opinions 100% mine.  Please purchase at your own discretion.)