Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Lip Booster Review

After the launch of the full HD line last year, I used Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Lip Booster in Universal (clear) so many times on #AMWIGStories , I even finished up 2 full tubes and I can't believe I did not blog about it!

I have received several DM's on Instagram asking me which particular lip product I was using as the dryness of my lips definitely disappeared in just a couple of swipes!  

Since I got myself a 3rd tube, this time with their newest shade 02 Pink, I've decided to post about it because you can finally see a hint of color making this my ultimate fave especially for girls who have the same lip condition as I do --- dry, parched, super helpless lips!

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Lip Booster

Available in shades: Universal, Cinema and Pink

Php1,500.00

 A pro secret used to boost and prepare tired lips on sets : this hydra-plumping serum hydrates and smoothes, adding fullness and comfort to lips. Wear alone for naturally healthy-looking lips, or use as hydra-plumping mask before lipstick application, wiping off any excess before applying color.

Make Up For Ever Sculpting KIT Review

When I was studying makeup, one of the most sought after "contour and highlight" product was the one from Make Up For Ever Sculpting Kit.  I've been wanting this forever but since I get easily distracted from other brands, I can't believe I just got this item latter part of last year!  

Make Up For Ever Sculpting KIT

02 Neutral Light

Php2,550.00

It comes in a nifty smooth black compact that is slim enough store even in your slim and tiny handbag.  

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder Review

When the "Banana Powder" from Ben Nye got ALL the raves online, I immediately got one and used it a lot of times for makeup gigs!  I even posted a "tip" on how to use it and create longer-lasting makeup!

One huge complaint that I can say about the Banana Powder from the said brand, it is BULKY and very MESSY!

When Make Up For Ever came up with their own version of a "yellow powder" or banana powder, and this time, in pressed format, I had to grab one and test it out!

The Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powders come in 3 shades ---

01 Translucent

02 Banana

03 Peach

Php2,250.00

A finishing powder that is ultra-blurring and light-diffusing to impart unfiltered perfection on all skintones—in every light. 

The last step in your makeup routine, this pressed powder blurs, smooths, and reduces shine with the even, naturally matte coverage of ULTRA HD Pressed Powder. Its lightweight formula of silica and micronized pigments absorb excess oils, while illuminating your features, and diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. ULTRA HD Pressed Powder has been revamped with an ultra-fine texture to give everyone a second-skin finish. Formulated to look invisible under Ultra HD 4K technology, it’s ideal for every skintone, while the non-drying formula delivers a visibly flawless finish in any light. 

Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation Review

One of the few products from the brand that I ordered online, the Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi Use Powder Foundation is what I've been using for the past few weeks.  I have normal/dry skin on some days and this product is actually best used for those with normal to combination skin.  I have a feeling this would lean better to the "oilies" but hey, someone from my side has to try it right?  

Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation

Php2,600.00

Available in stores or online

A breakthrough multi-use formula applied as a foundation or setting powder. Pro Finish is formulated with exclusive vegetal coated bio-mimetic pigments that let you customize your foundation result with buildable coverage.  Its lightweight, non-chalky texture blends seamlessly for a long wearing, natural matte finish. Enriched with nourishing ingredients, it hydrates and soothes the skin for ultimate comfort. This versatile compact is perfect for on-the-go application as well as touch-ups throughout the day.  Best suited for normal to combination skin. Mineral oil-free. Choose from a wide range of shades to find your perfect match.

Gorgeous Limited Edition Face Color Trio You Should Grab!

NOW!

And if you love Jessie J, there's more reason for you to get this palette!

I must admit, I love ALL Jessie J songs but that is not the reason why I picked this palette.  I originally picked this palette because of 2 words --- LIMITED EDITION.  And you know how it is when you are a make up enthusiasts, you tend to hoard on limited edition make up products just because you are scared you won't get the chance to own them in the future.

But guess what?  My love for this palette goes BEYOND Limited Edition.  I'll tell you more after the jump!

Make Up For Ever Artist Face Color Launch

As a make up artist, you would think that I enjoy piling on makeup on my own face..well, you're wrong!  If you are a good friend of mine, a family member or just a long-time AMW reader, you would know that my default makeup look would be....

THIS!

Full brows, lined eyes, colored yet highlighted cheeks and glossy gradient lips!

I'm definitely not getting any younger so the phrase "Less Is More" really applies to me!

Photo taken by: Angela of LushAngel.com

When I visited Make Up For Ever Greenbelt branch for a mini gathering to get to know their newest product range.  I came to know the different looks in trend right now.

Do you want a Draping with Millenial Pink Look?  A Dewy Rose Tint? A Sculpted Glow or just full on Glow For It?

All possible with the newest range called Artist Face Color --- brace yourself, 34 shades of blush, highlighter and sculpting powder right in front of me!  I was in shocked and literally brain was in face color heaven!

Photo: Not full collection 

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Light Review

“Step into the light with ARTIST ROUGE LIGHT, a luminous lipstick with pure and brilliant colors in a lightweight and hydrating texture.”

That's according to Make Up For Ever when I received 5 gorgeous shades of their newest lipstick line --- the Artist Rouge Light.  And guess what?  It is finally easy for me to transform from Nuder, Sweeter, Sexier, Younger and Better with just a single swipe of lipstick!  

That's my secret in looking different on a daily basis without changing my overall makeup look.  Here's a proof!

 


These lipsticks come in the same box as the Artist Rouge Mat and Creme, but, the similarity kinda ends there!

 Instead of the usual "matte" tube packaging, this one is glossy!

How To Use Make Up For Ever's Brow Liner, Brow Gel + Brow Pencil

To those who compliments my brows almost every time they see me, THANK YOU....but ya 'all should know by now how my real brows look without all the hoobaloo.

Now, isn't this a perfect "Yay" and "Nay" photo?  

Yes, thank you brow products...thank you!

One of the most trusted brand by makeup artists Make Up For Ever recently launched their full range of brow products and your resident AMW was there to cover for you (read article HERE)

And I was asked over email on how to use each product and if they should purchase ALL the products or can survive with just 1 or 2 out of the 3.  My answer?  IT DEPENDS on what you want to achieve and of course, your current brow situation.  I'll show you how using ONE or TWO of each against using ALL 3 would look with photos to prove of course!

AMW Brow Weapon of Choice (with shades)

Make Up For Ever Brow Pencil No. 30 (Php1,100.00)

Make Up For Ever Brow Gel No. 25 (Php1,200.00)

Make Up For Ever Brow Liner No. 20 (Php1,350.00)

Swatches

Make Up For Ever Brow Show Event --- Introducing New Brow Products!

I was invited to an exclusive event called "Brow Show".  Who can say no to that especially for someone who does her brows EVERY SINGLE DAY?

I am sure YOU wouldn't miss this in a lifetime too!

Make Up For Ever recently launched The Brow Show --- a TRIO of innovative products that define brows with professional results.

Brow Liners 

Php1,350.00

Brow Liner comes with fine tip to enable highly precise application.  It comes with varied degrees of intesnity for the most subtle to the most pronounced result.  You can actually fill in small sparse areas of the brows with small brow-like strokes and you get a true brow transformation.

Make Up For Ever Make Up Service Menu

One of the most sought after professional make up brand that I heavily rely on is Make Up For Ever.  Aside from the fact that their products NEVER fail me, I also love to use them personally especially their HD line.

When I got an invite to visit their store at Greenbelt branch, I can't say NO to the said invite because, would you believe, I've never stepped in the store?  I usually visit their Megamall branch so this is such a refreshing change.

The Make Up For Ever boutique at Greenbelt is a "swatch-lovers' haven".  All their products are displayed so neatly and you get to see everything at a glance.

I like their Best Sellers Bar where you get to know the brand's top selling products even if you are just a newbie who just walked in the store!  I always advice my make up loving friends to ask the Beauty Advisers on the brand's best-selling product/s as to not to get too overwhelmed with the variety of products displayed.

It doesn't hurt that Make Up For Ever displayed ALL their brushes!  From face brushes to eye brushes!  Even my heart makes a bit of an extra "fluttering" upon seeing this display.

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Mat and Creme... Which One Do I Like?

I blogged about Make Up For Ever x Icona Pop launch recently and I was able to pick 2 shades out of the bunch!  (yes girls, hard decision there!)

What's different with the original Rouge Artist and these 2 that I will be posting today?  They are saturated with 25% more pigment, meaning, BOLDER lip color --- better to create a statement.

Aside from that, I love the new packaging!  So unique I can easily spot this in my lipstick drawer!

According to the brand, these lipsticks do not only provide intense, opaque color, it also boasts an ultra-creamy, non-drying formula that hydrates the lips for ultimate comfort.  

And I picked the 2 formulation to compare...

L-R Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Mat in M401 and Artist Rouge Creme in C211.

In a glance, they both look like this when worn...

Just by looking at the side-by-side photo, I already phone my favorite color!  Which one do you think?

Make Up For Ever x Icona Pop Lipstick Line

According to Dany Sanz, Founder & Artistic Director of Make Up For Ever ---

"Lipstick is to makeup what the last brush stroke is to painting... the ultimate, perfectly contained touch of color that completes the work of art.  And just like in art, makeup artists need an infinite palette of colors.  This is why I have developed such a wide range of new ARTIST ROUGE lipsticks, I always want to give makeup artists a profusion of shades and textures to sublimate and create their perfect piece of art."

Thank you so much Ms. Dany!  You pulled an arrow straight to my heart!

That's how Mikki and I felt when we saw the Artist Rouge Lipsticks all lined up in front of us to play, swatch, mix and match!

AMW Reviews: Make Up For Ever ULTRA HD Foundation

Yes, I finally have this!  I've been  lemming for this product ever since it came out in the market!  One of my favorite Youtuber Pixiwoo made a review about this last July!  They said this works well on both oily and dry skin which excites me!  Will this be part of my personal make up regimen?  Will I include this in my professional KIT to be used on my bridal clients?

Truth be told, it is a bit too early to tell, I will be sharing my review based on the 2 full weeks that I've used this!  And you guys know how crazy hot it is with the sudden downpour!  So yeah, perfect scenario to review a liquid foundation!

I've tried the original MUFE HD foundation a couple of years back.  I did like the finish and feel of the product but I don't know why it didn't leave a mark as compared to Paul & Joe and RMK!  It must be the color matching?  Or maybe, I was just not into HD makeup back then?

AMW Reports: Make Up For Ever Ultra High Definition Complexion Launch

When I studied make up artistry, there wasn't much HD make up products available in the market yet!  Well, if there's one, it is not available in the local market!  Then, just a couple of months after I graduate, I heard about HD foundation and it was from the brand Make Up For Ever.  Then all the other brands are coming up with their own HD make up and I thouht I can't keep track anymore!

I'm glad I'm a beauty blogger because I get to be updated with what's new and my clients will enjoy the fruits of my labor!  Just recently, Make Up For Ever introduces not only High Definition but a ULTRA High Definition Foundation!  

And I got to try this last week!

As we all know, Hi-Def make up are perfect for users who are ON CAM --- whether for video or photos.  HD make up are capable of rendering a perfect complexion with almost "no coverage or makeup" result!  

How To: Give Yourself a Subtle Makeover!

You know how it is when you do your makeup on a daily basis and you wished you will look at least a bit different on special days?

Well, you can!  And that doesn't entail you to pile on MORE makeup, instead, try to be adventurous and do something different, change a bit of your "usual" makeup routine.

Okay...let me think...I usually like to wear bright lipstick sans eye makeup!  So, if I plan to go on a special event or I need to have my photo taken and I wanted to look nice....this is my game plan to change the way I look..in a very subtle manner.

1.  I normally wear concealer then set with powder.  For a change, I'll go for full yet still a natural-looking coverage.
2. Instead of the usual thick brows, I'll leave my brows looking natural and soft.  No harsh lines there!  
3. I will wear a bit more eye makeup.
4. Instead of the usual dark lips, I'll go for very light colored lipstick! 
5. I tend to shy away frome xtremely pink colored blush, so I'll use it this time!

But please..don't ask me to remove the highlighting part..it is my favorite! Just give it to me okay? :P

How To: Wear Pastel Makeup (and not look like a trying-hard-teenager)

If you are reading this post, the title probably caught your attention! :P  

Before you go pointing fingers at me saying I'm trying so hard to look young, well, I'm not! :)  I just have a pastel colored eye shadows that I haven't touched and it's high time I use it and share to my readers who may be a bit beyond 30s (like me...ahem!  Okay, I'm waay beyond 30) and would like to know how to use pastel colored eye shadow without looking like a trying-hard full-blown adult woman trying hard to look like a teenager!

I hope not me! :P

First off...when you plan to wear pastel-colored eye shadow, it is very important to keep the rest of your face clean yet very simple!  Thus, I highly recommend to skip that full coverage foundation and let your skin breathe!  I opted for just a moisturizer, spot conceal key areas like my under eye circles, some redness around my nose and cheeks and set with a powder.

How to: Dark Lips and Dark Eyes

Hello AMW Friends!
Today is the day, the day you probably won't see often!  Me in dark eye makeup and lips!  But I like the change, I like to go out of my comfort zone once in awhile and love it even more when my husband says: "I have a new wife!"  #lol #cheesy

So here's my super quick and easy dark eyes and dark lips look!  I hope you like it!

Why I'm Starting To Religiously Wear Primers

.....and they are from Make Up For Ever STEP 1 line.

You guys know how I can get away without any face primers because of my skin condition (Combination - Normal/Dry).  I only test face primers for the blog and of course, to make sure it is good and safe enough to use for my clients. 

But recently, I am enjoying the extra step because I've found a face primer that is meant for my skin type.  The primers are called Skin Equalizer Step 1 and they are from Make Up For Ever.

I've written about the MUFE Skin Equalizer Event last year, if you got as confused as I was with the wide range of "Skin Equalizers" available, well, it will help to know your current skin condition ---

• Is it oily, dry or normal?
• What are your skin issues? (Oily skin?  Zit? Large Pores? Sallow skin, etc..)
• As much as we would like to say ALL, I'm sure there's always the BIGGEST skin issues you have, as for me, it is dryness and sallowness.

Then that's the time you can pick the best Skin Equalizer for you.  I went for Hydrating Primer and Radiant Primer.  I need both!  If I can only go for one, it will be Hydrating! 

Why can't I just depend on my usual moisturizers or day creams to use as base prior to make up application?  Well, I tried, and they seem to be absorbed so quickly by my skin that none of the "hydration" was left on the exterior thus make up application could still be a bit difficult especially on those dry areas/patches.  

As for the Radiant Primer, one of my favorite is still the Benefit That Gal Primer, but, it doesn't hurt to give other brands a try and I will share to you my thoughts if they deliver!

Radiant Primer Pink adds radiance to light to medium skin.

Hydrating Primer is used for normal skin as it restores balance. 

Make Up For Ever Launches New Aqua Collection

What to wear when you get an invite for a "Poolside" party at F1 Hotel for a brand that's known for waterproof make up products?

Sunblock, lightweight clothing and a huge smile!  That's me during the launch of Make Up For Ever New Aqua Collection. 

Top - Eazyfashion Simple Beaded Round Neck Blouse
White Shorts: Zalora Basics
Shoes: Chloe Edit Pointed Toe Heel sandals
Veloci Watch

AMW Wears: Make Up For Ever New Artist Plexi-Gloss (Shades 201 and 402P)

Happy Friday AMW Friends!
You probably know by now how I try to steer clear on lipglosses!  Firstly, I have quite a good volume on my lips so I don't need the extra "plump" a lipgloss gives.  Secondly, I am too busy to even bother on retouch and most lipglosses never last me more than an hour!

So why am I holding 2 tubes of what looks like lipglosses?

Because it is the newest gloss from Make Up For Ever called Artist Plexi-Gloss and as much as I want to keep them straight on my make up train case, I'd rather test products before I use them on clients!  And so far, as much as you would like to read my thoughts here, you have to bear with me, scroll down, and enjoy the photos :P