Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Askmewhats Version: "Under the Sea" Look


As promised, I've created a look as inspired by my Body Shop Nature's Minerals Eye Color. I've always wanted a look using silver! As it is quite challenging for me as my skin tone leans toward Gold rather than silver! Oh well, it's not too late to try!

A teaser photo was up yesterday so here's the full on LOOK!








Diagram Time!!!







1. Using my Smashbox no. 26 e/s brush or any e/s brush available, I pat on PAC Pearly Blue eyeshadow in the inner corner of the eye concentrating on the center



2. Use any blending brush, in my case, I've used Prestige #103 Shadow crease brush and grab a bit of MAC Carbon and lightly swipe through the crease area.



3. Using my MAC 217 or any smaller blending brush, use the The Body Shop Nature's Minerals in Platinum Shimmer and lightly sweep on the crease area to blend in the PAC Pearly Blue eyeshadow and lighten the harsh lines. Also apply it below the lash line.




4. Using the same Prestige #103 blending brush, apply Bourjois Rose Beige or any highlighting eyeshadow to highlight the brow bone area and the inner corner of the eyes.



5. Apply Fashion 21 Stick Eyeshadow/Liner in Lagoon 3/4 area of the waterline.

6. Apply Fashion 21 Stict Eyeshadow/Liner in Pearl on the inner 1/4 corner of the waterline



And the rest of the face?




Use Nars Orgasm on the cheeks

NYX Herades and top with Shawill Gloss


VOILA!







Hoping to make you smile Photo Time!!!




Hubby's going out-of-town (work related) and probably be back 2-3 days after, depending on how fast the project will be over :( :( :( This will be the first time after I got married that I'll be away from my hubby/photographer/King Kong!!! :(

Oh well, I'll be keeping myself busy doing more product reviews so I won't miss him so much!!!!

Send me some smiles!
I needed that! :D


Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Shopping Time! Beauty & Minerals Bazaar


**please click to enlarge


Dear Philippine Readers:

Christmas time is coming up and better be ready for gift-giving and shopping!

Beauty & Minerals Bazaar schedule is up!!!!

What are you waiting for???? GO!!!!!

:D

Askmewhats Reviews: TBS Nature's Minerals Eye Color


This is Part 2 of my Body Shop Nature's Minerals Mini-Series.
Want to check out part 1? Smile and click "TBS Nature's Minerals Cheek Color"

I am finally ready to do a review on the Platinum Shimmer (Silver) Eye Color as I've been using this for several days.

I have chosen Platinum Shimmer because I can mix this with different e/s colors and Silver is the TREND nowadays!

Here's the product on my hand before I peeled off the safety sticker



And here's the color when swatched






Nature's Minerals Eye Color Says ---

Best if you want to: Accentuate your eyes with crease-resistant, blendable color that’s made from the earth’s purest minerals.

Best for: suitable for sensitive skin

How it works:

  • Mediterranean clay is an absorbent mineral that helps bind make-up to skin for long-lasting coverage.
  • Mica adds luster and has light-diffusing particles to help disguise fine lines.
  • Dermatologist-tested with no added fillers, preservatives or fragrances.

Askmewhats Says ---


Pros
  • the mesh cover works well for eye makeup as the sifter makes the e/s finer and makes it easier to apply and blend
  • Color: what you see is what you get
  • no eye allergies!
  • foiling the eyeshadow doesn't change the color or shade but instead, makes the shadow more vibrant and stays longer

Cons
  • very messy, be careful with fall outs
  • if applied dry, I have to pack on the product for the color to show up on my skin tone
  • have to use a primer/cream base for the product to stick on as the sample I have which is shimmery tends to fall out at the end of the day (read further below on tips on how to correct this)

Overall


If you are into MMU and you are into wide variety of eye shadows, then Body Shop leaves you not much of a choice as they have total of 6 available eye colors. You can't blame them though as they have all the "basic" colors needed to create a natural look.

I personally like to swatch mineral products personally before buying as I can see the colors much better. I've also checked out the local Body Shop store and I've found not a lot of shades are available. I haven't checked other branches though.

If you are someone who's into sticking to natural looks and wants subtleness, definitely go with this as one as one tub lasts a long long time!

Tips

  • for any MMU, always have a big face brush ready to remove fall outs
  • use a firm e/s brush to DAB (not swipe) the e/s onto your lid to prevent fall out
  • in my opinion, most glittery/shimmery minerals tends to fall out at the end of the day faster than regular matte e/s. If you want this to stay longer and you don't have eye primer or base available, FOIL it, how? Read on ---
  1. use a taklon brush or a concealer brush (the stiffer the better)
  2. drop an eyedrop onto the brush and remove excess
  3. swirl the brush onto the minerals and pat it on your lid gently
** TESTED, the minerals stayed longer!

Will I repurchase?
Depends, if I find a nice shade that I like

How much?

At the local Body Shop, costs Php895 ($13 on website)

Here's a look I've done using the TBS Platinum Shimmer
and PAC e/s (no foiling, applied dry)




Watch out for more detail on this look!
On what products and brushes I've used!
*humming*

Under the sea...under the sea....

I feel like I'm Ariel from the Little Mermaid
:D


Monday, November 17, 2008

Beautiful with Brains Interviews Askmewhats



**click on the photo above for the full interview


Thanks so much Gio for the lovely interview!
I enjoyed the questions!
Please check out her site
beautifulwithbrains


Weekend Snacking: Jamaican Pattie

Hey everyone!!! How was your weekend?
Mine was great as seen on my previous post! I've attended a P&J seminar, met Sab, Sab's Mommy and Kim then Sunday, the family and hubby went to the DUTY FREE SHOP here in the Philippines.

Why did I go to the Duty Free Shop to shop??? That's where I buy my Clinique products as I'm done with my Moisture Surge Extra Thirsty Skin Relief as seen in my previous post and I have finally bought the Clinique's Moisture Surge EXTENDED Thirsty Skin Relief.

I will do a post on what I purchased soon! It's late when we got back so I'm a bit tired and it takes some time to do all those cropping! :D

I did some weekend snacking and let me show you a snack that me and hubby enjoyed snacking.

The Jamaican Pattie' Shop!
I had this over the weekend at the Glorietta Mall
but the photos below are from the SM Mall of Asia Branch
as the Store is CUTER! :D





Jamaican music...
nice ambience



Here's where they home the Jamaican Pattie
to keep 'em warm!
Be careful when you eat this, Filling is HOT!

They are available in different variants
Beef, Chicken, Tuna
in spicy and non-spicy too!



Take-out box!
Cute! I like reading box notes...
and they had the History of the restaurant printed...
So I have something to read while I eat LOL



6 assorted Jamaican Pattie waiting for me to devour them!




Don't ask me what's inside..lol
2 red dots..means...I don't know but just bite me! hahahha



Eventhough the filling looks thin,
the taste is just WOW!
A good serving of beef/chicken/tuna with their specialy sauce!
I feel like dancin' the Jamaican beat!.....
*Ooohhh Baby I love your way...*



I will be back!
With reviews, some answers to readers' questions, and requests! :D
I will post what I bought from the Duty Free Shop soon!
It isn't much but it really broke my heart! LOL My wallet's heart!