How to Apply Cheek Tint Seamlessly

 

At this stage and time, there more brands coming up with Cheek Tints!  One brand that I honestly LOVE and collect all the tints are from Benefit.  

Benetint is my ultimate fave and it made me love the brand from the start.  But afterwards, Cha Cha Tint won my heart and I even repurchased many bottles for Professional gigs.  After throwing out a lot of the tints - as a little goes a long way and they expired on me.  I am glad to try one of the newer shades PLAY TINT - God save me, they are coming up with more shades pa!

Benefit's Play Tint is honestly so easy to use.  But easy may be for me, but not for you!  So here's a quick tutorial on how to apply tints (in general) seamlessly!

All you need is a Tint of choice and a STIPPLING BRUSH.

Steps:

1. If tints are natural-looking, complete your base makeup first without setting with powder.
2. Apply cheektint at the back of hand or a dish, grab a few amount of product with your Stippling brush.  Tap excess on tissue, hand or dish before applying straight on cheeks.
3. Stipple the product on cheeks gently and if the tint is super pigmented, blend out excess using a clean sponge..
4. If the effect is too much on your cheeks, diffuse the color by adding powder foundation on top.

This method will definitely create a seamless blush look!  See the result?

Glow with The Body Shop Shimmer Waves Blush 02

 

If you don’t know me by now, I am always a PRO-glowing skin!  I would do anything to create fresh and glowing skin rather than FLAT and Matte.  I guess it’s because I have normal/dry skin I aim for youthful glow!  Or maybe, I watch too many K-dramas!  

I usually add “oil” on my foundation or BB cream to create such glow, thankfully, there are more products/brands coming out that can recreate the glow without much effort!  And today, I am sharing one secret!  All thanks to The Body Shop, it only takes a minute or 2 for this glowing skin!

The Body Shop Shimmer Waves Blush

Shade: 02

Available at Lazada 

Php1,295.00

Real Techniques Bundles available at Lazada

 

I have been wanting to try Colourette Cosmetics ever since seeing a lot of Tiktok Videos about their products!  I have used the ColourTint once but didn’t get to really test them out because it expired on me!  I think I got a sample nearing the expiration date!  

Thankfully, Real Techniques, one of my favorite brush brand, has huge discounts from May 15-17 and they included bundles with Colourette Cosmetics making it easier for consumers like us to try out products without spending more!

I have been meaing to try out the Real Tecniques Miracle Sponge and I get to try out the Shimmertint and Coloursnap Wave!

Check out my quick application video!  The Colourette products seems promising!  Let me know if you want an in-depth review.  I will happily oblige!

Shop HERE at LAZADA for bundles and discounts!

Happy Shopping!

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Simple Makeup Look for Mask Wearers

Hi AMW Friends!
I have done an FB Live for Make Up For Ever to do a makeup for mask wearers.  I used all Make Up For Ever products back then and this was actually done using random products I own at home.  

Meaning, you can do this makeup look using your existing makeups!  You don't need to use the same makeup products I used but please watch the video and follow my simple steps!

As much as eye makeup is the vital part of this type of makeup, I've decided to make it subtle still as a lot of you do not find applying makeup as a priority in these days and times.  As for me, I felt more confident covering my undereye circles and felt even more confident if I have a wash of color on my lids!  I picked a brighter eyeshadow makeup for this particular look because....everything has been gloomy since COVID-19 started.

Please watch my video and don't forget to subscribe my channel.  The video is simple and edited on the phone by yours truly but I hope my message will be heard and tips will serve a good purpose.

Work From Home Make Up Tutorial

As a Work From Home VETERAN, yup!  I'd like to call myself that since I worked from home for almost 10 years before I resigned.

Coming from my husband who saw how I winged this profession, he said he has never see anyone that dedicated and hardworking!  He asked me several times this question: "Don't you feel lazy?" "Won't you want to sleep?" "How do you manage to stay focus?"

Well, there's a whole lot of tips and secrets but I'm sharing the first few ones!  I will share more if you want more by commenting below! 

If you want to see my simple skincare tutorial  on how to rejunvenate tired and stressed skin, you can watch HERE.

And I will continue that efforts by creating a simple makeup that would make you look worry-free and stress-free!


Enjoy this tutorial and don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel!  Love you guys!  Stay safe!

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Makeup Tutorial: Blush Pink Look

I seldom wear color on my lids, actually, I seldom wear makeup!  I'm just too lazy (and it's probably me getting old!) .  

I recently went on 2 "staycation" and realized, I even bring the least amount of makeup and most of the time, they are multi-tasking!  

So here's my simplest "blushed" makeup look!  You'll understand why the name after watching my quick #AMWIGtv !  

It is also a first for me to wear pink on lids, cheeks and lips!  Again, you'll know why this is a monochromatic look! (hint: lazy to bring more makeup! :P)

But this is also a chance for me to showcase the newest POP color that I got from Clinique.  I also used several new items like the K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Lasting Eyebrow Tint Pens which I recently reviewed.

Cheers to testing more products and let me know if you like this look!

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All brushes used: Real Techniques.

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Stay happy!

 

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

Eye Make Up Tutorial for Droopy Eyes

Happy Tuesday!
I am finally here to share to you my next Photo-torial look!  An eye makeup look that would work really well if you have droopy eyes!  Of course, even if you don't, you can still rock this look! 

Thankfully, I can really relate on this because I do have "slight" droopy eyes!  So on days I want to create some "lift", I do this trick!  Of course, feel free to use different eyeshadow shades depending on your mood!  Well, my mood is on the Romantic side so I whipped out my Sleek Make up I-Divine Vintage Romance Palette. 

And here's the look I created just for YOU :D

 As much as you and I are both tempted to do our foundation routine, skip this step as the eye make up application could be a bit messy!  So let's jump on using a cream shadow to make the eyeshadow shades appear more vibrant and long lasting.

For this tutorial, I used Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 in shade 55 Inked in Pink.

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.

Tip for the Day: How to Apply Mascara on (Non-existent) Lower Lashes

Hi AMW friends!  I am sharing a short post but loaded with tips and tricks! 
Do you have non-existent lashes like I do?  Girls who were born with long and luscious lashes, I will understand if you leave!  *laughs*

Well, HELLO fellow short and sparse lashes!  There's a reason why you're still reading this!  *high five*

Let me clarify that I seldom apply mascara on the lower lashes as I have NONE!  Or maybe, I have some but you can literally count them and you won't exceed 20! *lol*  But, on shoots or when I need to have my photograph taken, I like to "amplify" the look of having lower lashes even a bit and I find using the mascara brush in application gives me the headache (and a lot of smudges and clumps!)  

SEE?

So here's a quick tip that I do, there are many other ways to apply mascara on your lower lashes but I find this tip that I'll be sharing to you the quickest, and the effect is really natural!  Are you ready?

AMW Reviews: Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Happy Start of the Week AMW Friends!
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll see what a productive weekend I had!  Well, it started as early as Friday!  I had a whole day shoot for a hair brand that I love (will tell more about it soon) then I went to Benefit's Agent Zero Porefessional Powder Launch at Aracama and was able to catch up with my friends from Benefit and fellow beauty bloggers.  

On Saturday, I went at MAC Makati counter for my Huggable Lips Makeover and also had a brow wax at Benefit with Baby AMW around (he was such an angel!  No complaints at all!  Well, except a quick diaper change at the Benefit Boutique) and hey!  I was able to squeeze in a grocery shopping at Rustans Supermarket!  *yay* 

And yesterday, I went back to Divisoria to purchase more toys for Baby AMW's Upcoming First Birthday Party.

If my weekend isn't busy, I don't know how you call it! :)   How was yours?

Since I'm always on a go, I tend to do short-cuts when it comes to makeup application so I definitely fell in love with the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush!  I got this from MySoCalShoppe and fell free to scroll further down to read my thoughts about this brush!

AMW Reviews: Sleek Kajal Eyeliner in Odyssey (Purple)

When we talk about Kajal Liners, I always imagine them as dark colored liners used to create dramatic looks!  My very first Kajal Liner is from The Body Shop, and true to what I say, they came in dark shades in which I love to use when I create smoky eye looks!

Though I've used the Kajal Liner several times, I still have a lot left so I don't know how a single individual can finish Kajal Liners!  Unless, you wear them 24/7 and 365 days a year? :D

Okay back to Kajal Liners (I seriously tend to blab too much so forgive me :P), my favorite brand Sleek came up with their own Kajal Eyeliner and this time I got the purple shade!

Why in the world do I need a purple Kajal Liner when I can easily pick my purple eyeliner pencil to give an instant color on my water line or lower lash line?

Well, Kajal Eyeliners are unique because they can double up as an eyeshadow base aside from eyeliner.  They are creamy enough to be used as an eyeshadow base creating an instant pop to whatever powder shades you have on top! 

AMW Reviews: Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman Core Collection

If you are into makeup and makeup tools alike, you probably know the brand of these brushes at a glance!

I for one is not a stamp collector or whatever collector as a hobby but I'm starting to call myself a makeup and nail art brushes collector!  I know I have enough brushes at the moment for both personal and professional use but to be honest, I am not stopping there!  Owning good, quality makeup brushes is an investment and I can still remember the past years when I would save up for a single pricey brush just because I knew good brushes will take me a long way in my career as a makeup artist!  Thankfully, nowadays, more and more quality brushes are made available at an affordable price!  So lucky YOU who are starting to collect brushes or who are starting your career as a makeup artist, there will always be inexpensive alternative out there!