This was a very productive in the life of a bride-to-be. We had the chance to finally go venue hunting in intramuros. I really fell in love with one the garden reception but fiance is hesitant because of the unpredictable weather in the Philippines. Our wedding is set on December and I really want a garden setting but the humid Manila weather could definitely melt my makeup away in minutes. We have yet to decide on the venue and I am looking forward to any of your recommendation (preferably budget friendly receptions). I have noticed that I have been loving a natural go to makeup not only for everyday wear but even on special events. I often think of everyday makeup as the "best version of you". Not too much. Not too flat. It is putting on the right amount of color and the most flattering shades on your skin.
Compare my before and after photos above. Mapapakanta ka sa second picture ng I'm alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic. hehe :) On the first photo, I just applied powder and lipstick. And yes, it does not mean that when you put on powder and lipstick, you are good to go na. Powder has the tendency to wash out your face and can make you look flat and lifeless. I have met women who have been telling me that they are good to go with just powder and lipstick. I wanted to tell them talaga lang ah?! Honestly speaking, if there is one makeup look every woman/girl should master, it should be - everyday makeup.Why? because it is the "just-you-but-better-version look". This look never fails whether it be on your job interview, first date or even on a special occasion.
So what are my tips? On the second photo, this is where I used my powers na. Chos!Okay, eye is very important. To open up your peepers, a good lash curler really helps. I just got the infamous Shu Uemura Lash Curler and I super duper mega love it. It curls my lashes really well and my curl almost last half day (almost lang.. o sige 3-4 hours siguro). I had my officemate/friend buy it for me in Japan. Guess how much I got this curler? Dali na... Make a wild guess. hehe Okay, I got this baby for 550 pesos!! Kaloka diba? When I learned about its price, I told myself I should have gotten two na!One for back up agad agad! Also, make your eyes look more awake or bigger by using an eye brightener. I prefer a matte beige shade on my waterline because white liner just look so weird on me. I am loving this very affordable and smudgeproof/waterproof Jordana Made To Last Eyeshadow Pencil in Continuous Almond. The most important on the eye department are the brows. Brows frame your face and it can either make you look old or young. The thicker the better.. that is what people say these days but please... when they say thick, it means naturally thick not oscar the grouch of sesame street kind of thick brows, if you get what I mean. I have been seeing women with crazy thick heavily drawn brows. I always remember Jes Roque's (the kilay queen) advice, have your brows professionally shaped/groomed and from there you are good to go. I also suggest just following the shape of your brows. Do not go overboard with filling them in or outlining them. Stay on the area of your responsibility just what my teachers in makeup school always say. Lastly, naturally contour your face. Just use a darker shade of powder or a nice light bronzer to give shape to your face. Ditch shimmery bronzers and always go for matte ones. On my second photo, I did not contour too much but just lightly sweep the bronzer to create an illusion of a healthy glow on my skin.
Here are the products I used for this makeup look. Btw, I am so loving this NYX Invincible foundation. I will make a review about this and this Colour Collection Argan Oil lipstick in Bella. I have been using it almost everyday because it just look so flattering and pretty on my skin.
That's it!! What are your favorite go to everyday makeup products?
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Wrote by donnarence