Look: From Tired to Energetic

 YOU and ME!  Should be an expert with our own faces.  I have read comments on: “I can’t put makeup on!”  “I just don’t know how to apply makeup!”

I can’t seem to accept that fact because I started saying those statements as early as highschool and changed my own thinking when I grabbed makeup samples from my Aunts in Canada and started practicing on my own face looking like a bruised student but still washed it off (with NOT makeup remover) but soap!  

You may bash me for saying this but makeup is a skill that can be learnt!  I am NOT good with Art class and always have the lowest scores in all my subjects but I ended up being a makeup artist because I WANTED TO!  

I am still not as good (well no one will ever be) compared to the greatest famous MUAs out there but I strive to learn and improve my craft every chances I get!

So to YOU reading this who thinks makeup is rocket Science….well, you don’t have to start with Smoky Eye Makeup Looks right away or try to perfect a winged liner.  You cn start as easy as blush placement application or applyig lipstick that would make your face appear brighter!

Makeup application is not only a skill you need to learn, you also need to have a skill of being comfortable enough to practice on your own skin and pick the right shades that make you feel GOOD whenever you see your own reflection.  I mean, do not pick colors that look good on Kpop idols are stars but instead, wear colors that make you feel beautiful!

Wow with my speech right?

Well, I have been trying to push some of my readers and followers who were messaging me telling me how clumsy they are when it comes to makeup.  I just can’t seem to accept that fact because I can call that myself.  I can’t even seen to cut a straight cut as of this very moment!

If you felt attacked by my message, feel free to click.X and leave this post because I do not welcome negativity….but if you understand my point of view, feel free to continue reading because I love you guys and wanted to push you guys to strive harder —- not only about Makeup but life in general!

Real No Makeup vs.No Makeup Makeup

 

How in the world did I manage to skip a WHOLE month of not Blogging?
September was one of the craziest month!  Aside from being extremely busy with my son's schedule,  Work was crazy (good crazy!).  Been busy working on an important project for a brand as a PR Consultant and my... let me say this for once and cringe after... "INFLUENCER" life is quite busy as well!  *laughs*

I have been attending events in between driving my son to and from school.  It was crazy I tell you, with Manila traffic and all.  I am quite amazed how I can still sit here and type about my September with a cup of iced coffee on one hand! 

Today, I will tackle about the NO Makeup Makeup Look versus REAL No Makeup Look.

Real no makeup look is self explanatory.  You wake up in the morning, wash your face and look at yourself in the mirror, that is your real beauty.  Very Beautiful for sure! But on days you want to enhance your look.  What is the look of no makeup with makeup you say?

STILL YOU but super enhanced version - Filtered with NATURL FILTER!

Check out a visual example!

No Makeup Look Products used:
@makeupforever Hydra Booster Step 1, Aqua Resist Smoky Shadow, Aqua Liner Pencil
@tartecosmetics Shape Tape Radiance Concealer and Sculpt Tape @sephoraph
@maccosmeticsph Mineralize Skin Finish Powder
@kpalette_ph 1Day Tattoo Nuance Eyebrow Mascara Dark Greige
@cathydollphils Skinny eyebrow Pencil in Coffee Brown
@narsissist Air Matte Mousse in Orgasm
@kaneboglobalph Lister Color Foundation Powder
@silkygirl.ph SilkyLips Multivitamin Lip Balm
@kissmephilippines Curl Keep Mascara Base and Long Up Mascara Super Waterproof
@nipponph Pro Blend Sponge

Some of my favorite star products in this particular look!

The Kiss Me Curl Keep Mascara, the Radiant Concealer from Tarte and their Sculpt Tape plus this Kanebo Luster Color Foundation in PINK is amazeballs!

Isehan Sunkiller Super Lasting Base SPF 50 PA++++ Review

I have been neglecting sunscreen lately and as much as I want to protect my skin from the harsh rays of the sun, the extra step on skincare or make up feels like running around the track!  Seriously, who can take the extreme humidity and heat?

Well, after driving around the Metro getting stuck in traffic with a car tint that isn't too dark, I did see a bit of redness around my skin the night when I removed my make up.  Wake Up Call!  I need to get back and touch my sunscreens again!

Thankful to AMW readers who requested for a product review of the Sunkiller sunscreen I got from BDJ Box Kawaii Box!  Yes girls, believe it or not, I will look like an old hag without your product review requests! :D   So lazy as I want to be, I stuck to the AMW product review rule and went on and apply the Sunkiller Super Lasting Base sunblock for almost a month consecutive (even when I only stay at home!)  Now, I'm ready to share my thoughts! 

     

But seriously, don't you think the packaging is cute and girly?  I love how the name says "Sunkiller" but it looks so dainty and girly!

Sunkiller Super Lasting Base SPF50 PA++++ says ---
This tinted Japanese makeup base has SPF50 protection against skin aging UV rays and uses a blend of hyaluronic acid and collagen to hydrate skin. No worries on looking unnaturally pale upon application because of its natural beige tint. It’s lightweight and keeps skin smooth and matte for 8 hours for longer lasting makeup.

What I Wore at GirlStuff Elite Bloggers' Collection Launch and as a Host

Hi AMW friends!

Remember when I posted on IG that I'm doing my makeup inside the car? Well, it was a very busy day last March 30, 2015!  It was the launch of my nail polish shade from my favorite brand of safe polish called Girl Stuff and the shade is called AskMeWhats (Read about the event HERE).

Aside from me being busy as a "guest" on that day's event, I am also the host and semi-organizer of that said event!  

Can you imagine just how busy that day was for me?  SUPER!

My game plan?  Well, I originally do not want to wear the dress I plan to wear on the event but I don't want to bring so many stuff with me and I'm really not sure if there's a good changing area at the event's place so I opted to go out with a lilac colored dress, Havaianas Flats and tied my hair in a tight bun make-up free as I drove myself to Fort Bonifacio.

Upon arriving the event area and parked my car, I sat inside the car and did my makeup!  It took me less than 10 minutes so everything was okay!

P.S. Give me a hand as I got the chance to take selfie pa! :P

No Filter as sunlight is definitely the best natural filter in the world!

Products used: Bobbi Brown Rich Caviar Eye Palette, Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner

 Heavy Rotation Powder Eye Brow, Happy Skin Feeling Sculptacular Face Contour Kit

Artdeco Bronzing Glow Blusher

Kiss Me Heroine Make Long & Curl Mascara Review

Finally, I have a mascara review!  It is Monday so I'm sure a lot of you are on a rush and are too lazy to apply makeup!  At least, apply some mascara right?  One mascara brand I'm so intrigued about is from Kiss Me Heroine Make!  I gave this mascara a test immediately after receiving this during an event and found myself not using this as much! 

I got the 01 Black and Waterproof version because where I live, there's no point in choosing non-waterproof formulation!

Heavy Rotation Powder Eyebrow and Nose Powder (02 Natural Brown) Review

Hi AMW Friends!  I haven't blogged about brow products (especially powders) for quite some time because I am very much contented with my Benefit's Brows A-Go-Go palette (discontinued but you can still get Brow Zings)  But when I received Kiss Me Heavy Rotation Powder Eyebrow and Nose Powder from Mandom Corporation as Holiday gift last year, I knew I had to give Benefit a rest and try this one!  So far, I received compliments after using this palette!

Want to know more about this inexpensive brow powder that doubles as a nose contouring powder?

What I like about the Heavy Rotation is you get 3 shades to choose from or better yet, 3 shades to mix and match!

How To Fake Flawless, Glowing Skin + My favorite Makeup Look

Hi AMW Friends!  Tomorrow, I'll be turning 36!  Eeek!  

So my makeup style nowadays has been centered on faking healthy, flawless and glowing skin!  Because in real life (without makeup), my skin is dull and lifeless from lack of sleep!  I have also been posting "selfies" whenever I attend events with my favorite makeup style!  And some of you dear readers were asking for a tutorial for that specific favorite makeup look of mine! (thank you!)

This is a Photo-torial post so please bear with me!  Don't get tired seeing my face okay :D

My current favorite Glowing Skin, Flawless Face and Natural makeup to make me look *ahem* younger.

Step 1: Brows
This step may be in the middle or last, depending on your preference, I prefer to do my brows first!  In this tutorial, I used Kiss Me Heavy Rotation Brow Powder.

AMW Reviews: Heroine Make Smooth Cover Powder Mineral (02)

Hi AMW Friends!
Heroine Make, aside from the fact that these are Japanese made cosmetics, they definitely got me at "hello cute packaging!" 

I have Heroine Make products for review on top of my "to review" table for quite some time but I was just too busy reviewing other makeup bases I gave this a pass for weeks!  Once I've decided to pick this up...I was blown away!  Let me tell you why...

Housed in a simple black packaging, the name Heroine Make Smooth Cover Powder seems to be just like any regular powders ---- I'm a powder foundation girl so I thought this won't pass up my high expectations!  

Kiss Me Heroine Make says ---

AMW Version: Happy Heart's Month Look

Happy Wednesday AMW Friends!
Today, as promised, I will be sharing an "AMW Version" post a.k.a. step-by-step makeup tutorial as inspired by the "Heart's Month".  I've created day time and night time Valentine's day look on my last post using L'Oreal Color Riche lipsticks and the night time looks won with a landslide!  I guess you guys are tired seeing me in neutral looks huh? Well, all your wishes are my command!  Thanks for emailing me your requests and I'll try my best to do more looks and more tutorials! 

Here's how it looks like when I'm doing the "dramatic" look *lol*

Are you ready for picture-laden tutorial?

How To: My Simple Look for Pregnancy Shoot

Good day AMW friends! If you follow me on Instagram (@AskMeWhats), Twitter (@AskMeWhats) and Facebook (AskMeWhats), you probably  know by now that I gave birth to a lovely baby boy! Baby Kyle!  Kyle was born a week earlier as expected but I'm very happy as I get to see him a week earlier!  I'll tell you guys more about my experience as soon as I'm back at my feet!  As of the moment, I'm on adjustment stage and I haven't been sleeping much!  (Hi Concealers!)  Not complaining though, I am very happy each day as I stare at my lovely Baby's face!

As for now, I will be posting some of the reviews and articles I've written before I gave birth!

Oh by the way, to those who have been emailing me and asking me queries, I hope you understand that it would take me forever and a day to answer them!  I promise you guys I will.... :) 

Thank you all for the wonderful well wishes!  I feel blessed having YOU guys (even whom I haven't met) through good and bad times!  Love you all! Mwa :x

Love,
Nikki

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As promised, I will be sharing my very simple "Pregnancy Shoot" makeup that I've done early Saturday morning!  No matter how lazy I was, I made sure to at least put something on my face so I'll look presentable on my informal shoot!  

Thanks to my dearest readers who complimented my look and for taking the time to email me to ask for the products I used!  Again, this is a very simple, almost "no makeup" look as I believe the star of the day was....well...my Belly!  Or shall I say Baby AMW!

Various products used for Pregnancy Shoot

Any familiar and favorite products in the bunch?

Kiss Me Heavy Rotation Coloring Eyebrow Review

Are you proud of your eyebrows?

I must say, I'm one happy owner of a full and thick set of brows!  An everyday look isn't complete without me fixing my brows!  Whether I use pencils, powders, wax or brow gels, it always gives me the satisfaction of looking polished!

During my Tokyo trip, one of the many few makeup items I've been searching for was a nice, inexpensive, waterproof, sweat-proof brow gel that's light in color and doesn't have an orange tint!  Thank goodness almost all of of the brow gels I've seen have testers so I was able to trim down my choices and bought my first Kiss Me brand! 

Kiss Me, if it does sound familiar to you, is known for its mascara that has been raved by Beauty Bloggers worldiwde!  I haven't tried Kiss Me mascara but so far, with my experience on their eyebrow gel, seems this Japanese drugstore brand can go against the expensive counterparts!

The brand: Kiss Me 

*mwa*

Kiss Me says ---

(description taken from Sasa website)

Kiss Me Heavy Rotation Coloring Eyebrow is a multi-proof eyebrow mascara. It is water-proof. With the use of this eyebrow mascara, it gives you attractive & glamorous eyes. It is a good expression of eyebrow color. It has film-type colorant coating. High resistance to sweat, water, and sebum, while still easy for make-off cleansing. It contains panthenol as treatment ingredient for eyebrow nourishment. The specially designed "technical brush" allows an easy application and wearing of colors with the least possible drawings.
＊We have used our best efforts to accurately display the colors of the products, however the actual color you see will depend on your monitor and may not be accurate.

Color bought: 03 Ash Brown (Which is the lightest among the bunch inside the store)

Made in Japan