Makeup Artist
The thing with brushes is that, in general, I use them interchangeably. Although they are marketed for a specific use, I would use a brush as I deem fit especially if it enables me to achieve the "look" I am going for. My "Favorite Brush..." series is broken down in three parts. I didn't want … Continue reading My Favorite Face Brushes
Just like my blush brushes, my favorite eyshadow brushes have not changed except for a few new additions. Read my old blog about them here. Before you click that play button, early in my career I fell in love with the Laura Mercier brand. their philosophy really caught my attention. Not to mention that my … Continue reading My Favorite Eyeshadow Brushes
I blogged about my fave brushes for blush,, contour and highlight a few years ago - and as I revisited it, I am not surprised that they are still the same. Of course there are a few additions. If you are interested to see it, click here. Here's the video. https://youtu.be/QJwYoHt2aEE To see the other … Continue reading My Favorite Brushes for Blush, Contour and Highlight
I found it fitting that after my Brush 101 vlog (see it here https://wp.me/p1ZP1M-L1) that I should talk about how I care and store my brushes. As I said in the video, you can fine tune the storing, cleansing, and hygiene process to cater you your own methods. https://youtu.be/pEAn_KR1eoo I forgot to mention in the … Continue reading Brush Care: Sharing how I store, care for and keep my brushes hygienic.
It’s brush month with me for September and this all month-long series starts with a Brush 101 video. Not a lot of people know about the details and specifics of what goes into making a makeup brush and I hope that this will be a good source of information to those looking for such. Doing … Continue reading Brush 101: A Guide To Understanding A Makeup Brush
I decided to make an eyeliner 101 video because, as a makeup artist, I am always asked about this particular makeup product. Although, I have to say that, this doesn’t cover the entire eyeliner market - I am only showing you guys what I constantly use for work. I know that applying eyeliner can be … Continue reading Eyeliner 101
I am so happy that I was able to create this video. I adore the Meteorites collection from Guerlain even though, I had a bit of a falling out with them. You have to understand I was still building my kit at that time ( yes, it does take years!) PLUS I went to makeup … Continue reading Guerlain Meteorites Review, Demo, Talk + Mini Collection
I am so happy to be able to share with you guys my latest addition to my *Fude Collection, the Hakuhodo Reiwa Celebration / Sky Blue Brush Set. Here's what I have to say about this beautiful brushes. Check out my RevlonColor Stay Creme Eyeshadow blog here. Sonia G's Ig Page: https://www.instagram.com/sweetmakeuptemptations/?hl=en Sonia G's Blog: … Continue reading Hakuhodo Reiwa Celebration / Sky Blue Brush Set
I moved to my living area when I shot this video. Mainly because, I prefer to shoot with more natural light and aiding it with artificial light if needed. Unfortunately when I was setting up, it got very gloomy and it made my office very dark. The brightest spot in my house is the living … Continue reading Revlon ColorStay Creme Eyeshadows: First Impressions
From time to time, I read up about cosmetics and skin care in ancient times just to feed my nerdy side. Every so often when I am going through museums, I see them. I blogged about an ancient Egyptian Kohl eyeliner case back in 2016 when I was at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) … Continue reading Ancient Powder: White Lead
