Graffiti Nail Art with Orly Dreamscape Collection

 

Happy February Nails!

Looking back, I used to do nail art on a weekly basis - both finger and toe nails!  Gosh, how busy can motherhood be!!!  VERY!

Fellow moms would understand. 

Now, I have grown, I have matured, my nail art designs are more laidback, casual and not as wild as those that I’ve done in the past but I am not closing my doors.

I hope you like this simple art.  I like using “Collection” in terms of choosing the right colors because 99.9% of the time, they work!  

Video here!  Hope you like and subscribe my simple channel which I dump all my videos there so it isn’t professional looking but I’ve done everything with my heart and soul!

Have a great Tuesday!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Revlon ColorStay Velour and Glaze Sticks Look and Review

Hi AMW Friends!

I was inspired to create this look to wish 2021 a better year!  I mean you see polka-dots and red lipstick right?  

Revlon recently released a new shadow sticks called Revlon Velour Stick and Glaze Stick.  These are eyeshadow sticks in 2 textures - Smooth Matte and Silky Shimmer.

To be honest, I don’t have high hopes on these as our humid weather calls for disaster when it comes to cream shadow formulation.  But I was super wrong!  Please scroll further down to watch my quick video on how it STAYS!  REALLY STAYS.

Swatch Glaze Stick

L-R Wisteria, Sapphire, Sequin, Rose, Gilt and Luster

East vs. West Makeup Looks

 

Hi AMW Friends!
I have been meaning to do this video ever since I started doing short IG TVs.  The laziness to edit and busy schedule got me so I only had a couple of months after to finally made this half face versus look into reality and I am so happy I did it because I've always wanted to know which particular look would suit best my face shape and features.

What do you think?  Can you spot which side is the Eastern side and which side is West?

As written on my IG post, I am not discriminating a particular look, I just based my makeup styles from books I read, videos I've watched and several photos I have seen online.  The western look has always been my style even when I was doing makeup professionally.  This is the type of makeup that would look great on photos, videos and a bit darker in person but with the right technique, you would still look like yourself in a more polished way.

Eastern side, I am basing on our Korean, Japanese and Thai counterparts.  I've followed a couple of makeup artists from those countries and noticed a common denominator and put it on my other face!  The effect?  Very natural, glowing and dewy skin!

A closer look on Western side.
Defined and arch brows.  Creating bigger eyes with cut-crease method, winged liner, bronzer, contouring and highlighting and defined lips!  

NEW! Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder in HONEY

 

Laura Mercier has been around for so many years and it has been a vital brand to "collect" when I started out on Makeup Artistry.   I remembered wanting the Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation Primer for badly and finally felt like a legit Pro MUA when I owned a tube.  

The iconic Translucent Loose Setting Powder will never be missed!  Translucent has been my go-to setting powder for bridges because it just sets everything in place and looks so flawless on both photos and videos.

Fast forward to a dreadful year 2020, something nice - in the Beauty World that is, came up when Laura Mercier launched 3 TRULY translucent shades that work on virtually every single skin tone in the planet!  That's from the fairest to deepest!

I did a half face test on both Translucent and Honey and the effect is seen on photo below.  Left facing you is Translucent while right facing you is Honey.  Both yields same shine-free, matte, blurred perfection skin but there is a slight difference between the two.  Spoke more about the differences on my half-face test video below.

Just so you know, HONEY shade is more natural-looking version.  I know, translucent is natural enough and I don't know what can go more natural!  As seen on the half face video below, you can literally see HONEY side of my face to have a more natural-glow.  My skin is still peeking through is compared to Translucent which blurs out everything. 

Jennie Kim Inspired Hair and Makeup for Blackpink's Ice Cream MV

 

When BlackPink's newest MV with Selena Gomez dropped, I was one of the Millions who waited for it and watched it excitedly.

I was caught by Jennie's particular hair and makeup when she was riding a bike! It looks so fresh, fun and charming I immediately thought of doing her hairstyle for a quick Tiktok tutorial video.

When I searched online for her photo (which are mostly screenshots from MV), I haven't seen a clear professional photo as of typing but it was good enough to zoom in and I was intrigued with her eye makeup!  I knew I had to recreate it even if I knew in my heart there's no way I would look like her!  The effort is there though, right? :D

The hair was quite easy to do as this was my highschool hair!  The only challenging part is trying to fix my side bangs making it the same direction as Jennie's!

Feel free to use hair pins or best, use a hairspray!

I am sure there could be MORE makeup products used to achieve Jennie's look, but based from my zooming skills, the major colors are Pink, Purple and Green and a bit of an eye contour shade which I used light brown for blending.

It was a bit hard to get the exact lip color but this is the best I did so far.  

Subtle Waves Hairstyle #AMWIGtv

This has been my go-to look instead of the usual curls or beach waves, I guess I got lazier by the minute or busier for me to be able to do tedious curls!

This, my friend is the easiest hairstyle to achieve, you only need a flat iron and if you don't have one, a big curler would be okay!

Enjoy watching and I hope you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE on my channel, it's nothing fancy, I am still trying to understand what Video Editing is but hang in there, we'll get there! SOMEDAY :D

Products used: Kerastase Heat Protectant Remington Flat Iron Rat Tail Comb Nekkid Sea Salt Spray

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Stay happy!

 

AMWtv: Absolute New York Initial Thoughts and Look

Dear AMW Friends,
I have started to create AMW IG TV on unboxing and first tries because I felt it is quicker that way to showcase you guys what's up and coming in the Beauty Community.

That said, I will still do my usual reviews but as you all know, IT DOES take time because I have only 1 face --- oohhh yeahh, it may be THICK but ONLY ONE *laughs*

So enjoy this huge unboxing moment as I also created a simple look using Absolute New York Makeup. 

Feel free to comment below on the specific makeup you want me to review - because I listen!

For more information, visit Absolute New York makeup on Facebook and Instagram

How do you like this look?

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AMW June Favorites

I have been sharing my monthly favorites ever since late last year on IG Stories and only until today I get to save them up and post them just for "reference".  I mean, sayang ang hardwork to do all those stories and for them to be gone in 24 hours!

Please watch and enjoy my June favorites and do comment and list down your own June 2019 favorites!

Do you have a favorite from the items I mentioned?
What are you looking for July 2019 Favorites?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Girlstuff Press On Nails Review

By the time you are reading or "watching" this, you probably haven't heard about this or maybe, if you visit a Girlstuff kiosk, that's when you realize: "Oh!  You guys have these!"   

Because I was told by the brand that they haven't go all out announcing these newest products from because --- these press on nails are painted by REAL nail artists --- one by one so you get really nice quality nail art designs!  

As for me, eventhough I was impressed with the designs, I've been very particular with my nails, they may look awful most of the time (hello Boxing and hello Cooking!)  But, I know when to say no to products or services I think wouldn't match my lifestyle.

Such as press on nails! How can I work with these?  Well, I'll tell you more about it after this short video.  I recorded this video to show you how easy it is to apply this product even for first timers like ME!

I was able to wear these Girlstuff Press On Nails for about 4 days, why doesn't it last a week you say?  Well, if I wanted it to last a week, I can actually wear them longer, I just felt like my nails was getting longer (yes, they grow fast) so there is a tiny gap below the press on nails making it difficult to "style" my hair!  But yes, I was able to cook with them, do my usual workout routine (boxing!)  and they stayed!  Like seriously STAYED!  

How to remove them?  I was told just to soak my nails in warm water and gently pry off with a cuticle remover tool and thankfully, nails are still healthy and intact!  

Do I recommend using these for busy moms?  Yes and NO, yes when you have someone to meet or occasions to attend to and you just don't have enough time to do your nails or to go to a salon.  NO - if you are extremely busy with your hands, it will be a bit of effort to have them on your nails for too long!  (that's just me)  But seriously, these nails are "kick ass" if I am allowed to use those words!  They felt weird on first application but on the next hour, it felt like my own nails, I can type really fast with them and do my usual tasks with them without that awkward feeling!  Best of all?  I've got instant beautiful nails in less than 5 minutes!

Priced at Php450.00 a set, head on to any Girlstuff Kiosk and ask for these!  Choose your favorite designs too and don't forget to show me your nails if you were able to try them!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

My Initial Thoughts on Maybelline Sensational Liquid Matte Lip & Cheek Tints + Follow Up

I did an Unboxing on the newest Maybelline Sensational Liquid Matte lip & Cheek Tints and since I have a very busy schedule and I want you guys to see what the buzz is all about fast!  I re-uploaded my #AMWIGstories on my unboxing and I will follow up with my thoughts on these new products!

Maybelline Sensational Liquid Matte Lip & Cheek Tints

Php219.00

Shades: Birthday Suit On, Best Babe, Easy Berry, 

Sensationally Me, Soft Wine and Truly MLBB

I've said it on video and I will mention it again, as much as it is tempting to compare these to the Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink, I won't because they are different like cousins!  If you ask me in a whim, I'll still pick the latter because for so many reasons!  But let's talk about the Sensational Liquid mattes first before I talk about other stuff!

Maybelline says ---
The Sensational Liquid Matte Lip Tint is formulated with a powder technology for a weightless wear and packed with pigments for intense color.  Available in 10 Soft Matte Shades (but only 6 are released even at LazMall as of the moment!)

My First Dance Routine

There are so many things that I've shared to you online, but one thing that shocked a lot of you is my ability to dance.  Well, I'm in no way a professional or expert but this momma has her moves okay? :P

I used to be a Cheerleader in Highschool and I occasionally dance - hello dance sessions with my sister during our work years and my pa-dance session pa ako sa China when I used to work there!

So yes, I do dance and dancing is another hobby I love to do to de-stress.  I've been wanting to dance for so many years, I've even posted a status on Facebook looking for a dance studio but location and schedule really is an issue!  Most dance studios offer classes in the evening or weekends and those are crucial bonding moments for me and my family I don't want to sacrifice that.

Then recently, I've found a workout I really enjoy --- BOXING, then in my Boxing days, I met Coach Drew who told me he was actually a choreographer and a dancer!  I booked a one-on-one session with Coach and the rest was history!

This was the first dance routine we learned in an hour or so and I was so happy to move again!  Please watch with caution, hahahaha, don't laugh and just appreciate my moves okay?

Do you love dancing as a form of exercise?
Do you have a song you want me to dance to?  I'd love to see some requests!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Unboxing #AltheaMakeup

Who would've thought our favorite K-Beauty online store Althea would come up with their own makeup line?

I was ecstatic to get a box and was even more excited to unbox immediately and shared my initial thoughts on some of their items!  

I will be reviewing each one of the item but for now, I'll leave this quick and short video for you and let me know your favorite Althea Makeup Product!

I've done a poll on Instagram but I want to see some votes here on my blog!

Which particular Althea Makeup would you like me to feature and review first?

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Stay happy!

 

AMWtv: Belo Sunexpert Initial Thoughts

Hi AMW friends!  If you follow me on Instagram and are cool enough to click my IG stories, you've probably seen how often I do initial thoughts/product reviews on products that I'm currently testing, random makeup and skincare tips and a whole lot of life-sharing.  With the positive messages I receive on the short and sweet IG stories, I am more inspired to do more!  And with this in mind, I've finally decided to create AMWtv, nothing special, not a full-blown "Vlogger" for sure but you won't definitely see the last of this video!  

Recently, I received a full range of Belo Sunexpert from my Sampelroom family!  Ever since Kyle went to school, I've been using more than the usual sunblock because I wait for him 3 full hours right under the sun so I tend to apply and re-apply more than usual.  So this is a blessings in disguise when I got fresh supplies of my daily sunscreen.  

YES, you read it right, DAILY sunscreen because the Belo Sunexpert definitely falls into that category.  They aren't sticky, extremely lightweight and doesn't change the color of your skin tone, and best of all, they work!  So please scroll further down for my initial thoughts video (upon receiving the products) and my in-depth review on each product.

Please be nice to me, this is definitely super amateurish but its done with 101% love!