Rainbow Eyes

Finally, a fun look. :) I decided to use my Ben Nye Cream Color palette just because I know there would be a little chance that I'll use them on shoots since Im doing mostly beauty and bridal makeups plus Im still thinking if I should pursue this career because of the sudden boom of the makeup industry (not a bad thing though because I love talking about makeup with other people! And sharing finds and rants about products. That's the reason why I started blogging about makeup anyways). But for the meantime, let me give you a different kind of look today. :)

FACE:

James Cooper Compact Cream Foundation in CF05.

Ben Nye Setting Powder

Eyes:

Ben Nye Cream Color palette's Yellow (base)

Ben Nye Cream Color palette's red mixed with the yellow to make an orange (base)

NYX Cream Blush in Hot Pink (base)

MAC Prep and Prime Eye in Medium as an over-all primer because the cream creases ALL THE TIME, even if you set it with a powder. sucks.

And I finally got the chance to use my Coastal Scents 88 Matte Palette! haha

Stila Smudgepot in Black

Shawill False lashes

Avon Eyebrow Pencil in Brown

Lips:

Smashbox lipgloss in Illume

That's it. :)

Give some lovin' and comment below. :)

Bronzed Look for the super rainy days

I, personally love the bed weather. I seriously can curl up in a ball and sleep all day. But I hate going out with this kind of weather. One of the pet peeves I have is wet footwear. Haha. I hate it so much. And since sun wouldn't show even for a while I decided to bring out my favorite, Bobbi Brown Shimmerbrick in Bronze and did my makeup.

Tried curling my hair but it failed miserably. :)) Seriously no curling mousse or hairspray will hold my stubborn hair.

PRODUCTS used:

MAC Face and Body Foundation in C3

Nichido Loose Powder in So Natural

MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC35

MAC Studio Fix Powder foundation in NC45 to contour

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze

MAC Woodwinked (lids)

MAC Espresso (crease)

MAC Espresso mized with Carbon (outer v)

MAC Vanilla (highlight)

MAC Too Dolly mixed with Aquadisiac (lowerlash)

KATE Gel liner in Black

False Lashes from Divisoria (only php25 pesos!)

Ever Bilena eyeliner in black

Bobbi Brown Brow Kit in Sable and Mahogany

NARS Orgasm

Ever Bilena Pro Longwear Lipstick in Cherish

Smashbox Lipgloss in Illume

Hope you like it. Will do a drugstore brand version soon!

What are your pick-me up makeup look? I would love to hear them.

REVIEW: Smashbox Sheer Focus in Luminous

One of my mid-year resolution aside from losing weight is to take care of my skin more. My skin went from Okay to not acceptable after I gave birth to my second son. I have sunspots, and all that ugly spots all over my body. So I promise to take good care of it more.

So, since now that I had stop going to social events or clubbing, I need a foundation that a lot lighter than my heavy coverage one. I'm a loyal user of MAC Studio Fix Line. Yes! Powder Foundation, Concealer and Liquid Foundation! Think of how much junk I used to put in my face.

I've been thinking of getting something from NARS aka the famous sheer glow but Makati is quite far from my place. But luckily, a Beauty Bar counter opened near here so I went ahead and browse. Other might go for BB Creams, but I have a hard time with BB Creams as they always appear ashy on me or way too light. So I opted for Tinted Moisturizer.

So, after swatching, I decided to buy this one instead. I decline to swatch it in my face in the counter. Ever since talaga I dont use the one in the counter to try in my own face especially people have been using them na. It's unhygienic since I dont know how many people have tried that or how long have this product stayed in the counter.

So upon arriving home, I quickly washed my face and tried it on. I haven't tried it on with a primer yet, but here are my thoughts after wearing it for about 8-1o times already.

PROs:

1. It is moisturizing indeed.

2. Gives a "glow-from-within"

3. Sheer coverage that makes you look dewy.

4. Has SPF15.

5. Easily available since Beauty Bar is almost everywhere.

6. Didnt break me out, since it's perfect for my dry skin.

CONS:

1. Doesnt conceal anything, it's that sheer. It would actually pass up as a illuminator/primer instead.

2. Not that cheap. At 1450, you'll get a small amount of product. (YES, it looks like used when I first opened it. It's not a chubby lotion type. It has quite a "dent" at the top. I dont really know how to explain it.

3. You need to set it with a light powder.

4. May not be good for oily-skinned people since it may enhance oiliness.

So, if it's that sheer why do I keep reaching out for it? Well, it's perfect for going out with my kids. I can snuggle them without worrying about my foundation transferring to their skin or clothing. It's also makes my skin look almost-made up paired with MAC Blot Powder when I'm just going to the grocery or picking my Ate Amerie at school.

I may not repurchase because I found my HG everyday foundation which I'll be posting soon. I'm so excited for it. :) But for now, my revised everyday makeup that you can also call "the mommy makeup look".

Products used: Smashbox Sheer Glow set with Nichido Loose Powder in So Natural. Ever Bilena Cheek Blush. Bobbi Brown Brow Kit in Sable and Mahogany. Maybelline Magnum mascara. Petroleum Jelly on the lips.

Neutral with blue liner.

Face:

Etude House Proof10 Makeup Fixer

MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC35

Ben Nye Neural Setting Powder

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze

Coastal Scents blush palette

Eyes:

Coastal Scents 88 matte eyeshadow palette

KATE Gel liner in BK10

Maybelline mascara

Brows:

Bobbi Brown brow kit

MAC Brow Gel in Girl Boy

Lips:

Dior Detective Lip Palette.

And yes.. I decided to use my camera for a proper picture. Haha. I'll promise I'll use it often now. (And TRY not to get lazy charging it up! haha)

MAC Chromagraphic Liner

MAC Chromagraphic Liner

I can now say, I finally own a MAC Pro item! Last year, when MAC Pret a Papier collection was launch, I was so broke. I was really craving for the blush and of course, the chromagraphic liner. I thought I would never have the chance to get the pencil until I saw a friend like a page in facebook last month, MAC FOR LESS. And when I saw FOR LESS, you know how fast I clicked the link and like it.

I had some doubt about it, but I still insisted that I try and Im glad I did. A month after (it was a pre-order), my pencils arrived! And oh how much I begged the seller to have this pre-order again (they told me they MIGHT do it again next year! Plenty of time to save up girls! Their prices are off the hook!)

As soon as I received the package, I tore it like a mad woman, swatched the product and try it on.

I'M SO INLOVE WITH THIS PRODUCT!!!! I never like lining my waterline because it hurts my eye, but this did not. I dont really like this as a concealer though, but I use it as my highlight's base (eye).

Here is a mini-review:

PROs:

- looks pretty natural than using a white eyeliner to look awake!

- a versatile product. can be used as a liner, a base, a concealer and lipliner.

- creamy! no tugging of the eyes!

CONs:

- this is not ideal to use as a concealer if you have wrinkly bags like mine, they settle into lines.

- staying power is not good! :(

- not available locally, and not available through free standing mac store unless they have it in a collection.

- local price is expensive! Php950!

Will I buy it again? Uhh, after I finish my two pencils! Haha. I love them so much I bought two!

Oh, did I told you how much I got this? 850! I cant wait for Bev and Rica (Mac For Less' sellers) to have this pre-order again. :)

FOTD: Feeling Blue

The lip color is gorgeous no? MLBB shade! And it's from Avon! I found this on my mom's avon makeup sale.

FOTD: Red Lips.

I'll be forever obsessed with red lips and bold eyebrows. So here's a simple fotd sporting my favorite look. :) Pardon the eyes. I've been crying non-stop since my husband left. His plane is about to arrive in a few minutes at Nagoya Airport and I'm excited to talk to him already. And just in case he's reading: "I will love you always. every single (and torturing) second of my life"

Face:
MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC35
Nichido Loose Powder
MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation in N40/45 (for contouring)
MAC Vanilla eyeshadow (highlight: bridge of the nose)

Eyes:
(prepped with MAC concealer)
MAC e/s in Flip (lids)
NARS Cordura (crease, the darker shade)
MAC Vanilla (brow bone)
Stila Smudge Pot in Black
TFS False Eyelashes
MUFE Eyebrow Corrector in No. 2
Bobbi Brown Brow Kit

Lips:
NARS Forbidden Love as base
MAC Russian Red

Eyes:

MAC e/s in Ricepaper (lid)

Sushi Flower (crease)

Carbon (outer crease)

Vanilla (brow bone)

Stila Smudgepot in Black

Maybelline Cat Eye mascara in black

Bobbi Brown brow kit

Face:

MAC Studiofix concealer in NC35

Fashion 21 loose powder in Natural

Ever Bilena blush in Cheek

leaving you with a simple FoTD. My husband is leaving for Japan for work. I'll be seeing him hopefully before I give birth. I'll be back in a few. :)

"FoTD"s

Some makeup looks. :)

FoTD: Smokey Cat Eyes and Bright Bold Pink lips.

I'm still alive, trying to do reviews as much as I can. And I should post them as soon as my schedule loosen a bit. :)

My inspiration is Katy Perry! I love her. She can make me drop anything I'm doing just to watch her sing and dance. I have a fair obsession with strange and cute girls (Katy Perry, Pink, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette, Lily Allen and Lenka are my faves!). I think I can wear this out on a party. I'm always make sure I put my best lipstick on, and hotpink is my favorite right now. I found one in MUFE during summer class, too bad it's really hard to get that shade. :(



Anyway, my skin is starting to feel great lately. Thanks to that chinese cream my aunt gave me! I'm not joking when I said it's as smooth as my daughter's skin. Even some of my dark spots starts to whiten a bit. :) Good year, good year. :)

Haul and my newest everday makeup.

Yehey! My last haul for the month. =) Thank you to my friend, Ate Joy, for buying this for me in the states (I cannot find the 222 brush here in the Phi.). I forgot to ask her to buy me the empty palettes so I can put the refills. silly me. But that's ok. :) I'll protect them nalang with all my heart. =)

FOTD.

Face:
Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer
MAC Studio Fix in NC 35
MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC35
Set with Ellana Minerals White Chocolate HD Powder

Eyes:
MAC Expensive Pink (lids)
a soft brown from CS 28 Neutral Eyeshadow Palette (crease)
MAC Vanilla and NYX Highlight (brow bone)
CS Gel Liner in Truffle topped with a dark brown shade (cs palette)
Maybelline Volum Express mascara in Black
Splash eyeliner in White
Bobbi Brown Brow Kit in Sable and Mahogany
MAC brow gel in Girl Boy

Cheeks:
MAC Hipness (Fafi, LE)
NARS Orgasm

Lips:
MAC l/s in Shy Girl
MUFE Glossyful

Expensive Pink is my favorite eyeshadow now!! :)

FoTD

Face:
Smashbox Photofinish Primer
MAC Studio Fix in NC 35
MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC 35
Guerlain Loose Powder

Eyes:
Coastal Scents Gel Liner in Black
Stately Black (lid)
Silver e/s (lid, on top, CS palette)
Romping (crease)
NYX in Highlight (brow bone)
Bobbi Brown Eye Brow Kit
MAC Girl Boy brow set
Nichido liquid eyeliner
Nichido falsies
L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara

Lips:
MAC l/s in Shy Girl
Smashbox l/g in Illume

:)

Strayin'

Sporting Strayin

(Sorry for the messy bed!)
Ooh, what a bold color! I love! Since I cant sport red lipstick in the summer, I think I'm going to rock this one when we hit the beach! :p

FACE:
MAC studio fix foundation in NC35
Guerlain Loose Powder
MAC pot concealer
Smashbox Primer

Eyes:
MAC Prep+Prime Eyes in Medium
Lids: Yogurt
Crease: Romping topped with Stately Black
Highlight: Flip
CS Gel Liner in True Black
Prestige Automatic Eyeliner in Black
Maybelline mascara (too tamad to look, but it's in a black tube with mettalic pink letters)
Curl lashes with Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Bobbi Brown Brow Kit in Sable and Mahogany
topped with MAC brow gel in Girl Boy

Lips:
MAC lipstick in Strayin' (Hello Kitty collection)
topped with Smashbox lipgloss in Stunning

Tutorial/FoTD: 15-minutes look

My "rush" look! :D

Step 1: Apply concealer in patting motion.
(I used Laura Mercier Secret camouflage in SC-5)

Step 2: Apply Liquid Foundation
(I used L'Oreal True Match in Nude Beige and my Suesh stippling brush)

Step 3: Set the concealer and the liquid foundation with powder
(Used: Ellana Minerals Intensive Foundation in Caramel Latte)

Step 4: Line your upper lashline
(Used: Coastal Scents Gel Liner in True Black)

Step 5 (Optional): To make the eyes look bigger, apply a shimmery eyeshadow in the tear duct? (not actually the tear duct itself, uhh)
(Used: NYX Chrome Eyeshadow in Queen)

Step 6: Line the waterline with white eyeliner to open those eyes (and to look awake! :p)
(Used: Splash pencil eyeliner in White)

Step 7: Curl your lashes and Put mascara on
(Used: Bobbi Brown Eyelash curler and L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara)

Step 8: Groom and shape your eyebrows
(Used: Ever Bilena brow pencil in Brown, Bobbi Brown Brow Kit in Sable and Mahogany and MAC brow gel in Clear)

Step 9: For a natural look I usually use Lip and Cheek stain. Blend it in your cheeks
(Used: Ellana Minerals Lip and Cheek stain in Amethyst)

Step 10: Moisturize those lips with balm. Then pat some lip stain in your lips.
(Used: Ilog Maria lip balm and Lip and Cheek stain in Amethyst
Optional: I also lined my lips. Used: NARS in Jilted Love)

Optional: If you have extra time left (like yesterday, I have extra 10mins! :p Put some falsies and contour your face.)