Makeup Artist
It's another "Get That Look" series. This time, I recreated the look that I did on Iya for an episode of MARS Pa More. The nice thing about this look is that, it is a tonal look. Most comments that I got from friends is how "fresh" the look was. The great thing about this … Continue reading Get That Iya Villania Look
This video is all about creating a fresh makeup look that is perfect to wear everyday. You only need a few number of products to create a well-balanced and even makeup look. Except for the Bobbi Brown University Lip Palette, the products I used are very easy to store in your bag. They were designed for easy … Continue reading Everyday Fresh Makeup Look
I had the privilege of doing Hannah's makeup a few weeks ago for the Star Magic Ball 2017. Her makeup look was a total "360" of the look I created on her two years ago. Click here to see my blog about it. A few days before the event, Hannah and I had discussions on … Continue reading Hannah Ledesma for Star Magic Ball 2017
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
Usually for casting calls, it's advised to wear light makeup because the casting agent and advertising agencies want to see a talent in his / her natural state. Often times, some models go to casting calls with heavy makeup on; to the point that they don't match their photos . Unfortunately they get passed on … Continue reading No Makeup Look for Castings
If you are an aspiring makeup artist, I suggest that you build an emergency brush kit. Trust me, you'll need it. It always happens on a hectic week; in between shows, private clients, Mars taping and TVC shoots. When I am pressed for time, I do a simple cleansing routine on my brushes after work … Continue reading Emergency Brush Kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZMxv-Pjg2s There have been times when I do a smokey eye, most women I work with always ask for a nude lip. 90% of the time. Always. However, there are a few women who are not afraid to play with their lip color and WORK it. This short video shows that you CAN wear a … Continue reading Of Smokey Eyes and Colored Lips
Hanna Ledesma for Starmagic Ball 2015. I first met Hannah on set for a skincare commercial, she was the cast as the lead. We then serendipitously worked on a stage play years after. Now she's part of Star Magic Angels. Her journey has begun. Enjoy every moment and always smile the way you do. Best … Continue reading Hannah Ledesma for Star Magic Ball 2015
 I was booked to do a TVC for Hygienix a few months back. I only met Karen on the shoot day. She is a seasoned actress playing roles on TV and on stage. She's amazing! As I posted on my instagram page, "She got the ninja moves!" I first prepared Karen's skin by toning and … Continue reading Karen Toyoshima
