Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Askmewhats Version: My Late Heatherette Look

Shocked with the title? LOL I know MAC Heatherette is "so last year", but I can't help but play with it because I haven't had the chance to do a look using this palette :)


To those who don't have this palette, do not worry as most colors are "dupe-able" :)

Here's my very simple,
Easy-to-do
Daily Heatherette Look



And here's Askmewhats Diagram!




Before I do the steps below,
I applied NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt
all over lids




Step 1:


Using an e/s brush, pat on Hoppin', or any shimmer pink e/s on the inner corner of the eye.





Step 2:


Swirl a small crease brush and blend with Mood Ring on the center of the eye.



Step 3:


Using any blending brush, apply Cloudburst on the outer V of the eye, making sure not to apply too much and slowly build on the color. Be careful with this as this can make your eye makeup look dirty.

Using a smaller crease brush, apply the same color to the lower lashline, around 3 fourths. Do not go all the way.



Step 4:


Apply P&J Face Color043 on the browbone and my favorite inner corner of the eye for wide eyed look.


Finish with Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide on Liner in Zero
Curl your lashes and apply Lancome Virtuose Mascara



Of course, you must fill in your brows.
You can check out old tutorials
on what I used for brows





And the rest of my face?

The Body Shop Mineral Foundation no. 2



The Body Shop's Cheek Color
in Warm Copper



NYX Herades
Topped with Bath & Body Works Gloss
in Gold Dust



HELLO!!! :D


Note: e/s on the right side looks like it doesn't match the left one
I swear they both match!
my eye has just recovered from eye allergies
so I lost the eyelid on that eye
Still cute I believe, according to my MOM LOL!!!
It is indeed a quick look!
Use any light colored e/s and darken your crease!
Use a nice flush on the cheeks and prettify your pout!
You're all ready to go!
Happy Humpy Wednesday!
Stay Happy!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Eureka Moment: Eyeko Offers Liparazzi



**please click photo to enlarge

Fantastic offer from Eyeko until February 28, 2009.

Spend £10 or more on Eyeko Beauty to get the A list looks you love and we'll treat you to the stars favorite light up lip-gloss LIPARAZZI PREMIER worth £15

LIPARAZZI, the genius light up lip-gloss features a handy mirror fixed in the barrel and an innovative dual light concealed in the cap to ensure your lips are always red carpet ready! Add a touch of lustrous shimmer to lips with Liparazzi Premier the pretty pink shade with a winning combination of natural jojoba and vitamin E.

Enter checkout code LIPARAZZI to get yours whilst stocks last!!!

Click HERE to start shopping!
Enjoy and pucker up!

Stay happy!


Nail Art Tutorial: "Peppermint" Nails

Hi my dearies!

Another nail art tutorial today! :) I didn't get inspiration from a photo but I got inspired on looking for a photo AFTER I've done my nails! LOL Yup, my nail art always reminded me of something AFTER I've done this!

Here's my post-interpretation!



Of course, do not expect my nail art to be as cute as peppermint candies :D



How did I do this?


Step 1:


Apply a base coat and apply 2 coats of a matte nail polish. I've used Caronia Regular polish in Apricot Beige



Step 2:

Apply 3 thin lines of white polish on the tip of the nails.



Step 3:

Apply dark pink colored polish to fil in the gaps between the white lines. This doesn't have to be perfect :D



Step 4:

Draw french tip "outline" using black below the red and white lines.





Step 5: (optional)

Apply rhinestones, if you want



Step 6:

Making sure the nail polish and art work is dry, top with a top coat!



And here's my final nail look :D




I know a lot of my wonderful readers told me they aren't good with nail art :) Well, you can always start with simple painting of your nails, then go up to French tip :) Then flower designs. It really takes time but the outcome is well worth it :)

Have a wonderful day everyone
I hope my simple nail art cheered you up :)
Stay happy :D


Monday, February 23, 2009

Eureka Moment: Coastal Scents Gel Liner

Note From Author: If you've read this post early on, you will see that the CS Gel Liner price below from Makeup Mix Shop will be the same as Coastal Scents because there was a sudden notice from Coastal Scents, according to Ms. Toma, that re-sellers aren't allowed to sell CS gel liners lower than the retail price on the CS website :( So that leaves Toma no choice but to move it back to the price same as CS.

To those who already purchased, Lucky You! :)

To the rest, don't fret, you can still enjoy free shipping for orders $20.00 above and also free Makeup Masala Mineral if you enter code
NIKKI ! :)




**photo from CS website



Hi Everyone! :)

I've written a couple of times regarding Coastal Scents gel liners. They perform well and the price is really affordable. The only problem is, I've read a couple of comments from my readers stating that they would love to try Coastal Scents gel liners but SHIPPING is EXPENSIVE!

I am excited to write this post today because it's a Eureka Moment, meaning, a news that would make us "buyers" happy because we can purchase products we love and still saves money! :D

Coastal Scents sell if for $6.95 (approx Php334.00) plus horrible shipping rates! Makeup Mix Shop sells it for $6.95 (approx PHp334.00) and shipping? You get free shipping if you order $20.00 above!!! If you're not going for $20.00 order, the shipping is very affordable and she doesn't overcharge! If you are a non-US buyer, you can purchase together with your friends so you get free shipping!!! :D

ALSO..that's not all!!!!

If you enter the code: NIKKI (such beautiful code name lol) at the REMARKS area, you get free Makeup Masala Mineral. Please do not forget to include your desired shade at the remarks area too!

Thanks Toma for being nice to my readers! :)

I hope this helps!!! :)
Let me know what you're getting!

Stay Happy!

Askmewhats Reviews: Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm

I've discussed about different lip balms I've tried in the past on my "LipBalms I've Kissed" post
I've done a mini comparison between the Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E and Peppermint and the Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Weatherproofing Lip Balm.

I think the Lifeguard's Choice version deserves it's own space to be reviewed here, not because it's a HG material, but because it doesn't work for me! I want to post this here because there could be someone out there who loves this product and I could be using this product wrong! So feel free to let me know if this works for you! :)




Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm says ---

Protect yourself from the sun wind and sea with Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm, the natural lip protector with titanium dioxide for extra protection.

Ingredients:

Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Hybrid Sunflower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Lanolin, Titanium Dioxide, Peppermint Oil, Comfrey Root Extract, Rosemary Extract


Askmewhats says ---

Pros
  • smells great
  • not tested on animals
  • packaging made of recycled plastic
Cons
  • drying, it gives out a drying effect instead of moisturizing
  • makes me look sick if I wore this alone as it creates whitish color on your lips (please read tip on how to deal with this)
  • flakiness of lips enhances if I use this product
Overall

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Burt's Bees products. I've used 2 tubes of the Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm and it works wonders on my lips. That's why I got high hopes for this product and it disappointed me. Go check out their other lip care ranges, they all work! Sad to say, except this!


Tips
  • after application, rub your lips with your fingers for the white color to disappear
  • not comfortable with rubbing? Apply a moisturizing lipstick or lipgloss on top of this balm
  • warm the product on your hand using rolling motion between your balm before using to prevent lips flaking
  • purchase the original lip balm! LOL
Will I repurchase?

No

Where did I purchase and how much?

At Beauty Bar for Php250.00 (approx $5.20)


Here are photos to show what I'm trying to say
Lip balm is pure white in color



And here's how it looks like on my lips,
Lines are seen,
Dryness are enhanced
:(



Hope this review helps!
Of course feel free to purchase any product
using your own purchasing power :)
Happy start of the week and
Stay Happy!



Other related posts ---
Carmex Lip Balm
Kiehl's Lip Balm no. 1
Kiehl's Lip Balm SPF15