I suddenly felt the urge to do some FOTD. Playing with eyeshadows has been an intermittent thing for me this year. My birthday came earlier when I received my first ever Urban Decay Palette from Bon Marche. The UD Naked Basics is super pigmented and the texture is creamy and soft. It adheres quickly on the lid and applies smoothly as well. There is very minimal fall out which is a really good thing about this palette. Now, I want to have more eyeshadow palettes from UD. Yay!
Here is the list of the products I used for this look:
This is the makeup I wore last Saturday at the K-Palette D. Eye. Y. Event held at Geisha Restaurant in Bonifacio High Street. I wanted to wear a colorful eye makeup but decided to just use neutrals on lids with a pop of purple on the waterline instead because BF and I visited SM Aura (our first time visiting that mall.. tee hee) and watched Elysium. I did not want to look like I am ready for the night out with a full blast colors of eyeshadows on my lid when it was only lunch time.
Loving the matte barbie pink lipstick on my lips.
My under eyes look so cakey in the pictures because I retouched while my eyes were a bit watery.
Here are the products I used:
Estee Laude Double Wear Foundation
FS 2 way foundation in Chino
Tarte Clean Slate 12 Hr Perfecting Primer
Tarte clean slate 360 creaseless 12-hour smoothing eye primer
Italia Deluxe 24 Hrs Longwear Lipcolor in Fuchsia
NYX Matte Bronzer in Deep
Makeup Factory Automatic Eyeliner in No. 03
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner
Fairydrops Platinum Film Type Mascara
Glory of New York Blush
In2it Eyebrow Cake
Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad
(not in the picture: Nichido Mineral Concealer Pencil and Carmex Lip Balm)
Just a quick post on the makeup I wore yesterday during the Jergen's event. I know my looks are getting too boring since ATTY has been attached to my name. ;( I will try my best to bring back my colorful and fun EOTDs. Anyways, I finally got the chance to use the Mememe GOddess Eyes which I bought from Makeupholics for only 100 pesos!!! Isn't that a steal? To contour my crease, I use my In2it Eyebrow cake.
(EDITED photo. I just have to post this because I really think my winged liner looked perfect! #nagbuhatngsarilingbangko)
I love the effect of K-Palette 1 Day Lash Perm Mascara. It made my lashes look so luscious, don't you think?
Here are the products I used to create this look.
Would you love to see more Daily Look Posts? Have a blessed and wonderful weekend!
Four or five years ago,I idolized Fafinettex and Misschievous on youtube who never fails to showcase their talents by featuring smokey eye looks. Thus, going minimalist was not in my vocabulary back then. I was a fan of black eyeliner (which makes my eyes look smaller and gave me that strong look), bright colored lipstick and shocking eyeshadow shades. After graduating in lawschool, my preference suddenly changed. From bold looks, I learn to love neutrals and last 2012 I learned to love the idea that less is more.
For the face, I always make sure that I use moisturizer and sunblock. In this look, I use Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Foundation in Warm Golden. Applying concealer to cover up dark circles is a must. I use my fave concealer (in 2012) which is the K-Palette Zero Kuma Concealer in No. 2. Then, I set my whole face with Fanny Serrano Powder Foundation in Chino.
For the eyes, I tightline with the use of Nichido Kohl Minerals Eyeliner in Onyx. To brighten up the face (minus the highlighter) , focus on your eyes. It is best to use a good mascara to open up your eyes and to prevent it from looking droopy. I used one of the best mascara I have ever tried which is the Fairy Drops Volume Burst Mascara.
This mascara has a tacky but light formula which is best for those with sparse lashes. It lengthens my lashes and gives it that much needed volume. It dries quickly. It does not weigh down my lashes. What I love about this mascara is that it can hold my curl for hours. I have the bad habit of recurling my lashes throughout the day and with this mascara I experience no lash breakage at all. I think this is attributable to the formula of this mascara which does not make my lashes too stiff and too hard.
The brush applicator is very unique too. It can evenly distribute the product on my lashes even those hard to reach areas like those in the inner corner of the eyes. It also applies mascara perfectly on my lower lashes.
Before the tragedy, I discovered this product. No, this is not a new product from ELF but I just discovered a new way of using their concealer kit in the shade - dark. I have been a fan of contouring my face primarily because I have chubby cheeks and a flat nose. Contouring has been my best friend because it can literally make me look good in pictures. I use this concealer kit as a base for my matte bronzer. The colors are all usable. With this as a base, my contours can last half day without retouching esp. on the nose bridge. (Take note I have dry skin so the longevity of makeup will vary depending on your skin type).
Here are the swatches:
For the lips, I use Nichido lip liner in Rosette and a peach lipstick from Sophie Paris' Satinlips Mini Lipstick Collection.
For only less than 250 pesos, you get 8 different shades of mini lipstick. I think this idea is quite ingenious especially for a brand that retails their product through a catalog. The shades seen on the catalog is not always the actual shade of the product. If you would like to try their satin lipstick and you do not know what shade looks best on you or if the formula will suit you, buying this sample size collection is the best.
BF loves this minimalist look. It only proves that you don't need to much product to enhance your beauty.
Godbless everyone!!
P.S. All pictures are taken before the tragedy. Thus, I cannot give a full blown review of the products I have mentioned because I have used them for a short period of time only.
I am still alive. :) Hello MLI readers! I know I have not been blogging lately primarily because of my career/profession. A lot of wonderful opportunities have been presented to me and I am just overwhelmed with these blessings. All my praises and thanks to the Almighty. As you all know, blogging is not my bread and butter (I wish it was!). Thus, my career comes first before blogging. I want to thank my readers who still frequent my blog despite my intermittent posts. I know most of you love my blog because of the makeup looks I did before. I am trying my best to bring them back, just trying to get settled with my career. I do not want my blog to be all beauty reviews and swatches! waahh. This is what the makeup that I will wear everyday in the office or when I go out with boyfriend. Well, I was never fond of wearing eyeshadow when going out. This is nothing special but I want to share this post to all of you.
I never go out of the house without moisturizer. I am loving my physiogel cream. :) My rashes are now gone. Also, I am now back with Belo Face Sunblock SPF45 because I ran out of my Neutrogena Hydroboost which I really love.
After applying moisturizer and sunblock (I do not apply toner), I applied my HG liquid foundation- MAC Studiofix in NC35. I do not normally wear this everyday. For everyday use, I tend to reach for my BB Creams more often. Then I applied concealer under my under eyes. I use my favorite K Palette Zero Kuma Concealer. I am addicted to using cosmetic wedges (sponge) lately. I got a great deal on this one. I bought a 32 pc. pack in Landmark for 119.75 pesos only. The brand is Cala Studio.
For the eyes, these are the products I have been using everyday. Just the essential, L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black, Nichido Mineral Kohl Liner in Onyx, K-Palette 2 Way Lasting Brow Liner, K-Palette Liquid Liner, and my Nichido Mineral Concealer. I use my Nichido Mineral Concealer to line my waterline. I took note of one anonymous comment on my blog telling me that my eyes looked smaller with black liner on my waterline. Thanks for this comment whoever you are! :) I am loving the effect of the Nichido Concealer in the shade Natural on my waterline. It gives my eyes a brightening effect without looking too unnatural.I find using white eyeliner on my waterline may look a bit too harsh for everyday wear. :( . I can not find a beige eyeliner here in the Philippines but this concealer pencil works perfectly fine. It did not cause any irritation to my eyes.Also, I have been obsessed with piling up loads of mascara on my lower lashes. This technique made my eyes look bigger.
On my lips: EOS lipbalm, Nichido lip liner in Rosette and NYX soft matte lipcream. I have to admit, I am addicted to the NYX Soft Matte lip creams. I did not like them initially but after months of usage, I am in love with it. Perfect for everyday wear especially the shades Stockholm and Antwerp. I badly need back ups for these shades.
Loving the combination of Wet n Wild Goddess Bronzer as contour powder and NYX in Pinched which is a great knock off for Nars blush in Orgasm. I am currently sick right now and I am taking this opportune time to update this blog.
Hi everyone! I was debating with myself if I should put up this EOTD since I was not very satisfied with my imperfectly done winged liner. Hehe I still feel like a makeup newbie every time I line my upper lid. I am trying my best to wear makeup to the office esp. eyeshadows. [Oohh if you'll see me at work, I look like shit. hehe Blame it to the sleepy lazy me. :p]
Anyways, this is the look I wore last Sunday. Yes, I went to church with full makeup. :) I am going to see the King of Kings.. Why not look my best, right? :))
My eyeliner looks so pigmented noh? I used my K Palette Liquid Liner in Super Black (the limited edition) but my Maybelline Crayon Liner is very tricky to use. However, despite this, I am loving its super rich pigmentation and creamy texture.Products used: K Palette Lasting 2 way Eyebrow K Palette 1 Day tattoo Liquid Liner in Super Black Etude House Proof 10 E/s Primer Wet N Wild Vanity Palette Maybelliner Black Crayon Liner (the 149 pesos one.. This is darker compared to Nichido Mineral Liner in Onyx.. Do you want a review on this? Just drop a comment below if you want one! ) L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black
My favorite eyeshadow palette as of the moment is from Wet n Wild The shade is Vanity Palette.I will be making a full review with swatches on this palette next week.
I love the combination of matte and shimmery eyeshadows. I am planning to get the 8 pan palettes in Petal Pusher and Comfort Zone. I just hate how expensive Wet n Wild costs here in the Philippines. I can't wait for my trip to the US and Canada (God willing I will go there next year.. Tipid tipid na talaga! haha) I will definitely hoard drugstore makeups like Wet n Wild and Milani.
What is your current favorite eyeshadow palette?
I would love to hear your thoughts on this. I do not like eyeshadow palettes with gazillion of shades anymore. I remembered how crazy I was with 88 colors or the one with 180 shades. LOL Gone are the days when I thought I could wear neon green eyeshadows anywhere. Now, I want travel friendly palettes like this with wearable hues for everyday wear.
Hi everyone!!! These are random pictures that I took with my new camera. Honestly, I am having a hard time taking pictures!! I have been using a point and shoot camera for years and it was such a breeze. With a DSLR, I have a hard time maneuvering my hands for swatches (I will try using my tripod soon) and it is so heavy. My arm hurts after an hour of playing with my new camera. The image quality is way better than my point and shoot. The problem? it can capture up to my smallest rash!! When I look at my portrait shots - I was like Oh MY!!!! Rashes overload!!! hahaha I am still learning and practicing how to use it
Here is my first portrait shot with my new camera
(Please do not mind my rashes and blackheads on my nose!!hahaha) I wore this look when BF and I had dinner last March15. We celebrated our 10th anniversary.. :D
Products used: MAC Studiofix fluid in NC35 AVon Simply pretty brow powder Nichido Minerals Liquid liner ELF 32 pc. warm palette Nichido ONYX pencil liner Sophie Martin lipstick in caramel sugar Mac blush in gingerly ELF matte bronzer Etude House Proof 10 primer
Randoms shots from my new camera:
The following shots are my mom's obsession -- FENG SUI! :D
Green candle for good luck
incense
Buddha
Mangga! Make sure walang bulok!! Yumminess!!!!!!!
And my new camera is none other than: NIKON D5100!!
Anybody who wants to share with me a link of videos or sites that can help me in using my new camera?? Thanks everyone!!!! I will bombard you with blog posts while being a BUM!! Yes,, I am a BUM again.. No work but more play!!!
Hi guys.. This picture may not be the most photogenic and enticing makeup look that I ever did but I wore this look for like five straight days and everyone was just asking me how I did it and if I am the one who did my makeup (errr.. who else???). This is a very easy and simple everyday makeup look. I can do this look for like 10 minutes or even less.
My skin looks so dry in the pictures... waahhh In real person, I swear this eye makeup looks so nice . It gives me that posh, neat and elegant look without looking too much. You can change the eyeshadows but I chose taupe since it defines my eyes more than the usual brown. Choose a matte shadow for the crease area and highlight with a shimmery (not too much...) highlighter and it will create a beautiful gradient and texture on your lid.
Some tips for a quick everyday makeup:
1.You can save time by creating a base color with your own foundation. Apply your concealer or primer over your lid and set it with powder or powder foundation.
2.The problem with most Asian women is that when they apply eyeshadows on their crease, it tends to disappear once they open their eyes. The reason being is that Asians do not have that deep socket in their eyes compared to Caucasians. I always watch Sam and Nic (PIXIWOO in Youtube) and I get frustrated because copying their looks takes more time since I have to deepen, darken and create the illusion of deep set eyes.
3. Skip the flick or winged eyeliner (when you go to the office,you have a formal event that requires a more professional look in school.. uhmm you get what I mean.. :D). Come on ladies!! Your boss will not compliment you and say, "OMG, you are so kawaii!!!"haha Well, perhaps in your dreams he/she will. :p In the office, if you'll meet a client or have a formal school presentation or reporting.. You do not sport the Tsubasa makeup!!Hello? It took me years to let go of the winged eyeliner craze. I know it looks so good but then there are times that I just had to grab a q-tip and erase that flick because it looks so unnatural and attention grabbing too. If you are in high school or in college, the winged eyeliner looks so cool. Let us get real here, ladies. We must dress appropriately and look (makeup wise) appropriately too.
Sample of Winged liner makeup (photo not mine.credits to the owner)
4. Find products that saves you time in makeup application. As for me, I can use my Nichido Pencil Eyeliner to line my waterline, line my upper lid and tightline my eyes. Also, I can use my ELF matte bronzer as an eyeshadow too. :D
My whole look. Uhmm.. excuse my weird grin.. :p
Here is the tutorial.. Enjoy.. Do not forget to subscribe!!
Btw, my cam says it can record in HD but in Youtube it does not show that it is in HD.. I cannot figure it out.. Hmmm.. Anways, I just finished watching the movie, "The Vow." Hmmm.. I am not a love story movie lover.. I am more of the end of the world/apocalypse/alien invasion/action packed movie addict. I do not get the story behind the amnesia thing in love story but two of my favorite movies of all time follow the same trend. :D
Have you watched this?
A Moment to Remember
My mom and I cried a river when we watched this. This is better than the Notebook. I also love that movie!! Ohhh do not be deceived by the trailer of the movie, Chronicle. haha I hope you get what I mean. I watched that last week eh. I want to watch Daniel in The Woman in Black!! Hopefully, I could watch that this Sunday.. :D
Hi guys!! I was inspired to do this look because Valentine's day is just around the corner. I was thinking of doing a prom makeup tutorial or date makeup tutorial but I wanted a sultry and elegant look that could be worn on a date or even at prom night ( I do not like the usual smokey eyes). So, I opted for a coral and burgundy blend of shadows. Of course, the lashes made it look glamorous!!
Here are a few photos of the eye makeup:
I made a video tutorial for this one. Here is the link:
It may seem that I misspelled the word glamorous in the beginning. I am too lazy to edit it again and it will take me hours to upload it. In my defense, Glamourous is also correct because it is the British Version while Glamorous is English Version. (pwede... haha)
Wahhh!! My BF asked,, did you place it in youtube? I said HELL NO! I am too shy (charing!!). I am sorry for the change of lighting and the poor lighting too. The light was just too much for my eyes that I had to change the position of the light. What do you think? I am such an amateur with video tutorials. :D
This is what you call - I want a more prominent chin smile.Ughhh! I do not have a decent full face picture of the entire look. :S But an FOTD will never be complete without my face plastered on my post, right? :D
Complete List of the Products Used: Sansan Matte Liquid Foundation in No.3 Chanel Teint Innnocence in Cameo LA Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in Pure Beige Fanny Serrano 2way Foundation in Chino Yanquina Mascara ELF Primer and Liner Sealant Milani Bronzer in Medium ELF matte bronzer Fashion 21 Arctic STone Wet n Wild Bronzzer in Acapulco Glow Moi Cosmetics 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette Rimmerl Night Jewel Eyeshadow NYX Pearl Mania in Orange Pearl (from Starmaine Cay Shop) Nichido Liner in Onyx NICHIDO minerals liquid eyeliner HBC falsies Nichido Lash Glue What makeup look would you like to see next? Godbless everyone. :D
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