Makeup Artist
I have been a fan of corner lashes for a long time. Corner lashes are eye lashes that flare out towards the outer portion of the lash band. Think Angelina Jolie's lashes. That's it. I discovered these lashes one day in Miniso a few months back (around end of July) and I have been using … Continue reading Miniso Corner Lengthening 3D Lashes
Here's one current favourite in my makeup kit. The Nars Cosmetics "Ignited" Eyeshadow palette. Nars eyeshadows have always been my go to eyeshadows if I need that "pop of color" or that "dash of glitter". Most recently, I am in this phase where in I prefer to have palettes in my makeup kit that individual … Continue reading NARS “Ignite” Eyeshadow Palette
Yesterday was my first official working day for 2017 . Usually, while setting up, I have an inner dialogue about possible eye and lip colour combinations to use on my model/client for that day. As I started setting up my table at Studio 1 in GMA, I subconsciously laid out my favourite Rose Gold eyeshadows. That's when … Continue reading Color Trend: Rose Gold
My previous blog was about my neutral eye shadow palette (click here to read it), and I find it only fitting to talk about my smoky eye palette. This is a personalized palette of Laura Mercier products that I have been using as long as I can remember. I have used these colors on a … Continue reading My Smoky Eye Palette
My chosen neutral Palette: On the top left is Fresco, a neutral beige brown. It registers as a pinkish brown. I use this mainly as a transition shade or as a "diffuser"; to lighten a darker shade of eye shadow. On the top middle is Cafe Au Lait, a taupe-y brown color that I primarily … Continue reading My Neutral Eye Shadow Palette
My favorite black eyeliner to use is the gel eyeliner in Black Ink from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. This gel liner is extremely long wearing, which is important when you are living in this country (The Philippines). I love the creamy consistency of this eyeliner. I find it easy to handle and it glides on effortlessly … Continue reading Bobbi Brown Gel Liner
I only understood how coveted having eyelashes were to a woman when I became a make-up artist. There have been countless of times I have been asked by the regular woman, top model or the occasional big time woman celebrity if my eyelashes were real. You see, I have been genetically blessed to have … Continue reading “Natural” False Eyelashes from The Landmark
I have a love/hate relationship with white eyeliner. The reason why is because, based on my own observation, most women tend to over do it. They end up looking like a snake that's ready to pounce on prey as soon as it crosses in front of them. Seriously though, it can look intimidating and fake. … Continue reading Sephora Collection Long Lasting Kohl Pencil in White and Beige
My other favorite eyeshadow base is from NARS Cosmetics. It is called Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base. In my other entry (click here), I talked about using a different product when I am working with neutral colors. For this entry, I will be discussing the reasons why I use NARS eyeshadow base when I am working with … Continue reading Nars Eye Shadow Base
Eye shadow base, is a product that is used to add durability and longevity to any eyeshadow or eyeliner product. That's why, I always use and an eye shadow base before I apply anything on the eyelid. My "go-to" product is Laura Mercier's Eye Basics. I use this when I am using neutral eye shadow … Continue reading Laura Mercier Eye Basics (Eyeshadow Base)
