MAC Studio Fix Foundation Review

I am a liquid/cream foundation person, but there will be days when I'm lazy, I will be off for a powder. I've always wanted to try MAC Studio Fix foundation since college. I've always been a powder person and I've used Clinique, Almay etc.. As you can see, I have sensitive skin and I've always used products that are hypo-allergenic.

The curiosity person in me wanted to try MAC Studio Fix foundation, with all the good reviews and coverage that I've heard it can do....I went to a MAC store and tested on the foundation all over my face and walked around the mall and waited for an ugly head to rear out. It didn't! That's when I finally decided to buy a MAC foundation and I was told I'm an NC35.

I don't know if you guys can see, I don't have much breakouts on my cheek but there's dryness, there's a bit of redness and flakiness. (Note: I didn't put on any moisturizer)

Here's a pix of my before picture with a silly cheek (pardon my silly Mickey Mouse earrings :P)




And here4's after one application of the MAC Studio Fix in NC35 (using a kabuki brush)



I've applied to my neck as well and as you can see, the color is matched and it looks more flawless. (sorry bad pix but it really shows in real life! hahaha)

Anyways, like most people would say, don't use the sponge, as it can cause pimples, I only use it if I forgot my brush, and applying using the sponge is a bit too thick for me.

I will definitely purchase this product again :) I just hope it works for me for a long long time!

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Simple "No Make-Up" look for Office girls

Our beautiful model Shanna wants a simple yet striking look last Friday. She wants a look that doesn't seem too made up yet there's a bit of "something there" factor.

I always start with a clean, moisturized face. Then use a foundation that would match her skin tone to balance out the colors. And minimize her undereye circles with a concealer.

I prepped her lids with UDPP primer



Then, I put a creamy brownish gold shadow over the lid and above the crease (creamy e/s will make your powder e/s lasts longer and also serves as a base)




Then a powdery blue shadow was applied on the lids for colorful effect




Clean off excess shadows



Put in eyeliner (I used liquid) and I applied it close to her lashline for "barely there" look




I applied cream blush (not shown on pix) and dust it with a translucent loose powder to set the whole look



Apply lip gloss for "dewy" lips




Voila!!! Very very light and neat barely there look :) Thanks Shanna for the fun time!




BEFORE


AFTER




Your askmewhats,
Nikki

Mandarin Wok Cafe Experience

We went to SM Mall of Asia (aka SM MOA) yesterday, to...well..SHOP!

We had a quick lunch so by 5pm, both my hubby and I got super hungry! We saw this resto called Mandarin Wok and this resto reminded us so much of "Cafe de Coral" in Hong Kong. Cafe de Coral is like a MUST for us to eat when we go to HK :) So we gave in and had a snack there.

This is how the restaurant looks like with their big menu on the wall. Self service though, pay as you order




We decided to give in to the Braised Soyed Tofu as I'm a tofu lover. What I like about his is their presentation, he tofus were arranged pretty well and it looks really presentable. The only thing with this is, this would taste way much better if they fried the tofu instead, this tastes ok but not "wow".

(Braised Soyed Tofu for Php55.00)

We ordered the extra large Beef Wonton noodle soup as we plan on sharing! :) As compared to the small bowl, this is how big it is....

(Beef Wonton Noodle Soup for Php135.00)

The beef tastes really good, soft and easy to chew. The wonton can be improved, as the wonton is quite small. Noodles and soup tastes great! But with the XL serving, they should've added more noodles.

Overall, the experience is ok, we will come back again to try their bestseller of Baked Chicken rice and Baked Pork Chop Rice. Both are in HUGE servings, good for sharing and Php185.00 each.

Enjoy your Sunday guys! Happy food hunting!

Mandarin Wok Cafe
G/F Entertainment Bldg. SM Mall of Asia

Your askmewhats,
Nikki

I Shopped at Strawberry!!!

Thanks to Kikay Exchange, because of them, I learned about Strawberrynet

I've been browsing the site again and again and I've always wanted to try to buy from them as it is free shipping and at the same time, they've got discounts and freebies.

This time, they give out free Lancome Lipstick (but only in one color available, I believe it's in ROSE) for New Customers and they give you 5% discount on your total bill if you buy 3 products and above.

I ordered 3products and paid via paypal. I just want to test their products, services etc... I've had mascara ordered online before and when it arrived, it was really dry and old. I forgot the site (sorry) but it is difficult to go through the refund process so I just let it be :D I am very careful not to order mascara online not unless, someone bought from it and can say the products are really brand new :D

Here's the 3 products I ordered, I'm so excited :D



Stila Smudge Pots Gel Eye Liner in Black for USD14.50





Arezia make-up kit (36 e/s, 4blushes, 3 brow powders and 2 powders)
Original price: USD52.00
Easter sale discount: USD26.00




MAC small eyeshadow pot in Falling Star USD17.50 (not the shade above)


I can't wait for the stuffs to arrive, will let you guys know how my online shopping experience :)


Your askmewhats,
Nikki

My 28pcs Suesh Brushes

I am so happy!!!! I finally got a complete brush set!!!! Well I've been buying lots of brushes individually but I am always eyeing for a good brush set that's, of course, on the budget!

Remember I told you guys about the CAS classes that I modeled for? I was so into learning as well so I was looking around what my friend is using. She was using this powder blush on my face, which by the way felt sooooo good and doesn't hurt at all, and I just can't keep my eyes off the 16pcs brush set right in front of me. I gave up and asked her. This is what she reacted when I asked "What brand is that?" She went: "It's super cheap! It's Suesh brushes" I was like, omigod! I've been lurking around the Suesh site and read a lot of good reviews about these babies, I just can't seem to order it as I am a person who likes to use my 5senses when buying stuffs. Now that I've seen them, touched them, smelled them, etc... I am SOLD!

I got home, told my hubby about it and you know what???? Things went on sooo fast and here's my 28pcs Suesh Brushes!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!

Trust me, people are NOT joking when they rave about the famous Suesh brushes, they are not exaggerating, they are really WORTH IT.

Update: I've put each brush a sticker with my NAME on it. I'm a PROUD MOMMY!!!! hehehe

28pcs brush set for Php4,500 (checkout Suesh website)

Your askmewhats,
Nikki