What do you first notice in one's makeup? Is it the lips? The brows? As for me, I always love a flawless face (not literally! Of course with the help of foundation and concealer). I never grew tired of watching Youtube Videos about foundation routine. In makeup school, my fave part was the base makeup application. During my first day in makeup school, I thought that this was the easiest part of all. From the youtube videos I watched and the countless blog posts I have read, I  should be pro in base makeup application even without the proper training (I bet all beauty enthusiasts think this way.. hahahA)!! WRONG!!! I got the biggest surprise of my life when my teacher demonstrated a different way of base makeup application. My gulay!! Their works looked flawless and the skin of the models after the demos all looked like porcelain. It was like having a real life photoshop happening before my eyes. Okay enough of my blabbing, I will be sharing with you how to to apply your base makeup like a Pro!

First, make sure you have a clean face. You all know the drill  PREP YOUR FACE- cleanse, tone and moisturize. This can make or break your foundation. Your foundation and concealer will not hold on to your skin properly if your still has dirt, grime and left over makeup. Never skip this step. 

Then, Prime your face. I am partial to silicone based primers because they can really make one's skin feel so smooth and velvety. In makeup class, there are instances where I applied foundation without primer and it made blending really hard. Primer can also lengthen the staying power of your base makeup.

Next is CORRECTING. Some people skip this process especially if their Foundation and Concealer covers like a dream. If I have a lot of time, I certainly include this in the process because it makes a huge difference. 

The basics in color correcting are:

Green is great for cancelling out redness, broken blood vessels that are

 visible for fair people, and pimples.

Salmon/Peach/Orange are great for under eye circles.

Lilac/Lavander is a great pick me up shade for those with yellow skin tone

 for instant brightening effect. 

Yellow is perfect for brown spots or those with birthmarks or sun spots.

I always use an orange corrector for my dark under eyes. In this picture, I used my NYX Concealer in A Jar in Orange.

Then, proceed with foundation. The type of foundation really depends on what suits your skin type and the coverage you want. I always like using liquid foundation but on clients, HD creme foundation is the bomb. hehe

In this photo I used my San San HD Foundation in Olive, I applied it with my fingers and blot it out with a damp Real Techniques Miracle Sponge. Using a damp sponge to smooth over your foundation does wonders. At first, I am not a fan of this method but  affected my foundation in terms of longevity and finish.  It does make my foundation look so natural. I can finally bid goodbye to caking and creasing, thanks to a damp sponge.

Then, apply concealers on areas that need more coverage. I prefer using liquid concealer.

Set everything with loose powder. Oh no you are not dreaming. I am really promoting the use of loose powder in my blog.. haha I was never a fan but I just discovered how more natural a base makeup looks like when set with a loose powder. :) Use a large puff and rub the loose powder on your CLEAN palm to spread the powder evenly on your tool. 

Then pat/press the puf gently all over your face. NEVER SWEEP! This was my ultimately mistake in using loose powders before. Sweeping the puff will tend to wipe away the products you initially placed and can even cause caking.

I use the Marionnaud Sponge and Snoe HD Poudre Phenomenon

Brush off the excess powder. If you need more coverage, apply powder foundation using a brush.

For normal days (when I am just being a pure foundation whore), I use powder foundation to set everything but I make sure I spritz a setting spray to make my base makeup look more natural.

That's it. This process really made a huge difference on my makeup look. My foundation looked flawless but more natural looking.

Godbless everyone!

Light e/s attempt

Hi everyone.. :D I know you have seen me in bold, wild and smokey colors.. One thing I can not do well until now is light and everyday makeup. I really have a hard time choosing the right colors and just making it light. I tend to overdo it all the time. :C I am envious with some asian bloggers who just look so flawless with light makeup! yay! So,, here is my attempt to light e/s.. I think it looks ok. how about you?

Products Used: 78 pc. e/s palette from coastal scents avon makeup fresh radiance makeup base as primer avon super shock mascara nichido liquid eyeliner milani color brilliance in black

^ i had this for quite some time now but never used that much. perhaps used this 2x as blush highlighter. I really thought it would be comparable with the body shop's glow enhancer but to my dismay.. it is not even an inch at par with it.. i tried using it today as e/s base. And i liked it. The consistency is also great. Very blendable. It does not add that much vibrancy to e/s but it does make my e/s stay in place. yey.. so,, this thing will not go to waste after all..

^^ lids with fresh radiance makeup base.. blended with foundation. see.. not noticeable..

-oOo-

Next stop,, Shiana, a reader, asked me how do i apply my liquid foundation. I perceive liquid foundation as a base rather a foundation that you could use by itself. I am using Maybelline Angelfit foundation which I really love.. consistency wise and coverage. :D I also have L'oreal True match in nude amber (a darker shade of golden beige foundation) I hate looking ghostly on the pictures and in real life so i mixed both foundations to get my perfect shade. crazy? i think it is ingeniuos.. haha well, girls like me who is neither fair nor dark are probably the ones who have the hardest time looking for perfect color match.. (just my weird opinion.. hihi) So,, here are my simple steps to liquid foundation application.

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I have dry skin so i make sure my skin is well moisturized before anything else. Other people would apply primer first.. but i always skip this part that is why i sold my the face shop span primer at ebay..
^^my moisturizer is st. ives.

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III.

On not so busy days, I use foundation brush (elf) in applying liquid foundation. I just wished I have a softer and fuller foundation brush because using foundation brush rather than your fingers is better,, imo. It is more hygienic and the application is more even. :D (Any recommendation on cheap foundation brush other than ecotools?)

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Conceal dark spots or other impurities. I use VOV concealer and I finish it with a layer of powder foundation or mineral foundation. :D

^^ please don't mind my puffy eyes and chapped lips.. just me with foundation.. :S

( i told yah i look boring without makeup.. hahaha)

** UST suspended the classes for next week because of the (H1N1) virus.. Instead of being alarmed,, I was quite happy.. yay.