Reader's Corner: Q&A

Hi everyone!
It's been awhile since my last episode of Q&A. I hope my answers are not too late! :)

Question:

"Which one is better? Ecotools Brush set or Charm Travel Set?"

Askmewhats Answers:

If given the sufficient funds, both are useful! Both brush sets are different from each other. The Ecotools Brush set is perfect for natural loving makeup person while the Charm Travel Set is great for someone who really wants to fill in the brows, put on eye makeup, blush, eyeliner, etc! In short Charm travel set is more complete. I love both! :)

Question:

"How do you feel about studying at Basement Academy (BA)? Is it worth it? How's the experience? I really wanted to study makeup in beauty school"

Askmewhats Answers:


Studying at the Basement Academy (BA) is the best decision I've made. I chose the school not because of the schedule, I chose the school because of their friendliness, their passion for producing wonderful talents after the course. I will list down advantages and disadvantage...

Advantages

• school provides you models, you don't have to worry!
• you have chances to practice on different looks with different features, skin color, etc..
• the staffs are super friendly
• the school looks warm and cozy, very nice work place and great lighting
• you can go back anytime to "practice" or "review", you just have to pay for the models
• the teacher Ms. Cheryl is the best teacher I've met! She teaches you everything she knows and she is honest with feedbacks
• your class is not time pressured, classes can go on and on as long as the students get the lesson. My class starts at 6pm and supposed to end at 10pm but there are many days we left the school at 12midnight!!!
• definitely not focused on lectures, mostly a bit of teaching then straight to application!
• maximum number of students - 9, so you know you're not crowded and teacher can really focused on your improvement

Disadvantages

• location, not everybody is near Ortigas area
• finals, you don't have the chance to do 3-4 looks for finals due to time constraint! But again, you can always go back and request for a portfolio shot! (so this ain't a problem at all)

Question:

"How much cheaper is Shu Uemura in Hong Kong?"

Askmewhats Answers:

It really depends on the product, but they are cheaper Php50-100, the Cleansing Oils area definitely a couple of hundred bucks cheaper.

Question:

"Where can I find Cinema Secrets products?"

Askmewhats Answers:

There's Cinema Secret products available at selected SM Department stores, Landmark, etc..

Question:

"Is it ok to apply nail polish on top of rhinestones?"

Askmewhats Answers:


Yes, it is actually better to apply CLEAR polish on top of rhinestones to make the rhinestones stay put! :D My rhinestones lasts for weeks!!! Or even months (if I don't remove them)

Question:

"Do we have NYX Cosmetics in the Philippines?"

Askmewhats Answers:

We don't have NYX cosmetics available like Maybelline, L'oreal, Revlon booths. What we have are online resellers from Multiply who sells NYX best selling products.

Question:

"Can you recommend online sites for makeup who ships to the Philippines?"

Askmewhats Answers:

You can check out the list on the lower right hand side of my blog called ASKMEWHATS SHOPPING. Those are some of the online sites I've shopped and had great experience with them. You have to keep in mind though that shopping online takes a lot of patience, most of the shipped items arrive really late due to our slow local post office, you also have to pick up the products yourself on most times and pay Php35.00 for it. There are moments where packages are lost or stolen. I am not stopping you from shopping online but I am giving you some hard facts so you won't feel disappointed with this whole online shopping experience :)

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So sorry for the super late responses!
Thanks for the queries! :) I do appreciate receiving them
as I'll know how much you trust me! :)
Have a wonderful weekend!

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