Daiso Eyebrow Pencil

September 23, 2014October 1, 2014 ~ tor ~ 2 Comments

One of my favorite product to use these days is this eyebrow pencil from DAISO Japan. Yes, DAISO; The Japanese version of the Dollar Store.

10706551_10152705884041661_149586637_n — DAISO’s Eyebrow Pencil

I first encountered this product when I went to Tokyo in 2010. Cholo and I along with our good friends, Tita Gina and Tito Ken, were strolling around the district of Ueno when I asked Tita Gina what brand she used to fill in her brows.

With a twinkle in her eye she said, “You like it? Come, I’ll show you”. With Tita Gina and Tito Ken leading Cholo and I, we walked through back streets, crossed a few tiny roads and passed by numeros shops until we found ourselves in front of DAISO.

I was in heaven.

10634176_10152705883931661_1369351817_n — DAISO’s eyebrow pencil is double ended. The pencil in one end, comes in a “wind-up” form; while a stationary spoolie in on the other end. Dual functionality for one product.

One of the reason why I like this product is because the tip of this pencil is not too soft nor is it too hard. It is just right. I have noticed when I buy low-end eyebrow pencils, they are very soft because they have a high wax content. It is characterized by having a soft tip that “melts” as soon as you start working the product. Often times leaving clumps of wax on the skin or on the brow hairs making blending difficult, resulting in a dirty and blotchy look.

DAISO‘s eyebrow pencil enables me to be in control. The initial application of the product is light. I can then build up the color I want to achieve by layering the product. It always turns out into a smooth and even application.

The main reason why I like this product is because of it’s color. I only have DAISO‘s eyebrow pencil in brown. Unlike other brown eyebrow pencils in the market, DAISO‘s eyebrow pencil doesn’t have too much red pigments in them (Click here to know why I am wary of such). It has a very balanced combination of pigments. It gives out a warmth and golden hue that I absolutely love.

I have noticed that most girls I have worked with in the Philippines have dyed their hair brown with golden and red tones. Take this photo on the left of TV host Suzi Entrata-Abrera. I used DAISO‘s eyebrow pencil on her brows and it matches her hair perfectly.

This products tends to shine in the long run, especially with those who have oily skin. I usually blot the eyebrow area with tissue, reapply and set with brow powder.

This is currently my go to product ever since Laura Mercier reformulated their eyebrow pencils.

I can’t give you the list of ingredients because it is written in kanji, hiragana, katakana. I can’t seem to find any source on the net as well for this information.

This product weighs 0.03 grams and is made in Korea (toink).

This product sells for less than $5.

Face the possibilities

September 3, 2014September 24, 2014 ~ tor ~ Leave a comment

FACE the possibilities is a one-day tutorial specially designed by Tor Torre, a make-up artist schooled and trained in London and New York for those of you who simply want to explore the possibilities of your own natural beauty using the magic of make-up. Tor will teach you how to enhance your features and create different looks for different occasions.

Outline for the one on one tutorial:

We will discuss your current skin care routine.
We will discuss your facial features and come to terms on which feature you’d like to enhance or tone down.
We will discuss your current makeup routine and re-work it.
We will work together so that YOU can learn to apply make-up correctly with confidence.
The tutorial will run between 3 to 4 hours.
We will do 3 looks. Starting with the “no make- up” make-up look, a casual / day look and a glamour / evening look.

Materials:

You are to bring your own make-up (that you currently use). We will discuss the products that you have at hand and I will give out recommendations about certain products that are essential for you to have in your kit.

I will present products from my own kit for reference purposes.

10716006_10152710044146661_273027321_n — Thank you VMV Hypoallergenics

The skin care products to be used during the entire program is provided for by the Filipino global skincare and cosmetics brand VMV Hypoallergenics.

These products are made available to be used for skin preparation before the start of every makeup process.

To know more about VMV Hypoallergenics click here.

How to register:

No registration is needed. As long as the time and the date has been properly pre-arranged.

Payment:

Payments made in cash or checks are accepted on the day of tutorial.

Rate:

Php 5000.00 for the one on one tutorial

10714637_10152710058156661_130049003_n — Thank you VMV Hypoallergenics!

As an added bonus, successful registrants will receive a 25% discount coupon for VSRC Clinic Procedures from the Filipino global skincare and cosmetics brand VMV Hypoallergenics.

To know more about what VMV Skin Reasearch Center + Clinics (VSRC ) is all about click here.

Location:

“FACE the studio” (click to see photos) is located on 12 President Laurel Street, Teoville East, Sucat Paranaque, Philippines.

There are shops and restaurants that are walking distance in the area. SM City BF, Starbucks, Mary Grace, 711 and other restaurants are right outside the village gate. Santana Grove is a few minutes walk further.

See map below:

On SLEX south bound, exit at Sucat Interchange and turn right unto Dr. A. Santos Avenue.
Go straight past Santana Grove and Shopwise Sucat.
Keep left when SM City BF will be visible. On the stop light, turn left going to Presidents Avenue leading to BF Homes.
Turn left again on the first corner (Alviar Diagnostics is the landmark) and enter Teoville East.
Turn right and turn left on the second corner (President Laurel Street).
Number 12 Laurel will be the white house on the right.

Inquiries:

Call / Text Tor at +639088638169

Email Tor at tortorre@yahoo.com.ph

Visit “Face the workshops” Facebook page by clicking here.

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FACE the profession

September 3, 2014September 24, 2014 ~ tor ~ Leave a comment

FACE the profession is a workshop specially designed by Tor Torre, a make-up artist schooled and trained in London and New York that will teach you the skills and dynamics of professional make-up artistry. Learn the skills of corrective make-up application as you develop the eye for detail required for beauty make-up for film, television, print photography and weddings. You will be taught facial contouring using highlights and shadows, correction and concealing techniques, foundation base matching, eye and lip treatments, and the proper use of color. In this creative experience, you will complete projects that range from natural “no-make-up” make-up look to glamour, avant-garde and period looks.

Outline for the 10 day workshop:

This workshop will teach aspiring makeup artists the fundamental techniques and the necessary skills in makeup application to becoming an effective professional makeup artist.

The first 5 days, we will talk about:

Proper skin care and preparation.
Foundation/Base matching
Correct use of powders.
Corrective facial contouring using shadows and highlights
Different blush application techniques.
Concealing and camouflaging techniques to cover under eyes, blemishes and other concerns
Different treatments for the common eye shapes.
The correct color approach for lip treatments.

Day 6 to 10 will be a more creative expression of makeup artistry using the techniques learned during the past week.

Bridal make-up artistry.
Fashion / Glamour make-up artistry.
Makeup through the ages.
Avant-Garde make-up.
Character / Minor Effects make-up Artistry.

Classes start at 8 in the morning.

Class hours range between 6 to 8 hours depending on the lesson for the day.

There will be discussions before the start of the practical application of makeup.

There will be activity sheets that will be handed out for specific activities.

There will be activities that will reflect real life situations.

Method:

There will be demonstrations for specific lessons.

Classes are done using the “buddy” system. This ensures that the students will learn from each other. This ensures the students to build respect and rapport with each other that can continue once the workshop has ended.

Media and book references will be made available..

Materials:

Once registration and payment is complete, a list of requirements for the workshop is given.

There will be some materials that the Tor will allow the students to be used for specific activities. It will be the sole responsibility of the student to purchase the necessary materials to be used for class and for his/her future career.

The skin care products to be used during the entire program is provided for by the Filipino global skincare and cosmetics brand VMV Hypoallergenics.

These products are made available to be used for skin preparation before the start of every makeup process.

To know more about VMV Hypoallergenics click here.

How to register:

It is ideal that the student will visit “FACE the studio” (click to see photos) to see the workspace.

To enroll, they are required to fill up a registration form available at “FACE the studio”.

If you wish to visit the studio, please contact Tor at the number given below.

Payment:

Payments made in cash or checks are accepted.

It is only when payment is made that a student secures a slot for the workshop.

Slots are limited.