Askmewhats Reviews: Dollface Contour & Blush Palette

Hello people of the world! :)

Let's talk about contouring the face.

On normal days! I don't contour my face because I find this step "useless" (people who loves to contour, do not get angry at me for saying so! :P) as I am always in a hurry in the morning for work to contour my face and nose! But I haven't let go of the idea of owning a contour palette because it is actually a very important step to do if you're talking about make-up.

I am happy DollFace cosmetics included the Contour Palette! I've been eyeing this palette from Coastal Scents forever!

6pcs Contour &
Blush Palette

Dollface Contour & Blush Palette says ---

Ingredients:

Talc, Mica, Mineral Oil, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lanolin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT.

May contain:
Mica and titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Violet, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Chrome Oxide Greens, Chrome Hydroxide Green, FD&C Red No.40 AlLake, FD&C Yellow No.5 Al Lake, FD&C blue No.1 Al Lake.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• huge pan, same size as MAC powder. You get a lot of product

• pigmented
• travel friendly
• perfect for make-up professionals
• love the 2 blushes, the white shimmery powder as highlighter
  

Cons

• not all the colors are useful (for people who plan to purchase this for themselves)
• the dark Contour powder doesn't suit all skin tones to be a "contour" powder. I find the matte brown not pure brown but more on the reddish brown side which would look very obvious on my skin tone (this color works better for darker skin tone in contouring)
• it'll be perfect if one blush color is on the pinkish tone and the other one on peachy tone :)
  

Overall

If you are planning to be a professional make-up artist, a contouring palette is a great addition to your collection. But if you plan to use a contour and highlighting powder to yourself, you can purchase one that matches your skin tone rather than the whole palette!

Tips

• test on applying these powders using different brushes
• apply the contouring powder first , before you highlight to blend in the harsh line
• DO NOT drop the palette.... NEVER!
• try to mix and match the colors to find your "matching" shade
  

Will I repurchase?

Not for now! This huge pan is enough to last me a lifetime!

Where can you purchase and how much?

At Dollface Cosmetics multiply for Php1,000 (approx $20.80)

Nos. 1 & 2 used as highlighter
Nos. 4 & 5 are contouring powders
Nos. 3 & 6 are blushers

Without Flash



With Flash

I've said it before and I'll say it again!
Contouring makes a huge difference especially on photos!
So make sure to practice contouring and blend them well!
We don't want streaks on our faces right?

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Teenage" Nails

Happy Start of the week everyone!
Yes, it's Monday! But nothing's going to ruin my day because today after work will be my first day for makeup class! I am super excited!

Over the weekend, I had a wonderful time spending it with both moms and thanks so much for the greetings for my moms! :) How's your Mother's Day Celebration?

I've had my nails cleaned and with the color used as a base coat, I got inspired to do a nail art tutorial for my "teenage" readers like ME! (hahahahaha)

When I was in College, I love experimenting with polish colors and I don't care even if all my 10 fingernails consists of 10 different shades of polish! Because at that time, I am YOUNG, I have the right to be creative!!!

Now that I'm older, my only excuse for doing such "teeny boppy" nails is... Well, I am doing this for my readers *winks* It's a wonderful request because I missed being young and preppy! :)

Here's my version of a
Teenage Nails

Of course not all teenagers would love to have bright and bold colored nails like this, but this is just an inspiration I thought about being young! :)

Read on for the steps :) You can always reduce some step or change the colors! I'm sure you gals can do better :)


Step 1:

Apply 2 coats of any bright colored polish you prefer as a base color. Make sure to let dry completely.

Step 2:

Again, making sure the base color is completely dry, apply a slant curve of white polish like photo below.

Step 3:

Using a thin brush or Art Deco LA Colors Black polish, create a black border, creating a 2nd line as well as seen on photo below.

Step 4:

Apply another polish color between the 2 black lines. I've used RED Art Deco LA Colors Polish

Step 5:

You can stop on Step 4, I've decided to create another line with Art Deco's White LA Deco Polish. Gosh, I can go on and on and on with colors :D

Step 6:

CREATE DOTS

To fill in the blank white space, I've used a bright red polish color from ELF and put 2 drops on any flat surface (In my case, I am using a CD that's not useful anymore).

Using a nail dotting tool,
dip the tool on the red polish

Slowly dot on top of the white polish area
Create as many dots as you like

Step 7:
(OPTIONAL --- FOR THE THUMB)

Using a white 2 nail art pen, apply 5 dots to create flower, you can add smaller dots for "shooting flower" effect

Use my favorite
needle method



Use a different polish color
for the flower bud

Step 8: (Optional)

Apply a glittery polish on top of the nail art and rhinestones (to seal in the rhinestones)

Step 9: (Optional)

Apply rhinestones

Step 10:

The most important step, apply a top coat to protect all your hard work :)

Here's my version of a
"Teenage Nails"
ahhh, brings me back to old days :)

Have a wonderful week ahead everyone!
Let's not be scared to tap the "childlike" ways in us!
The saying is true...
Feeling young can make us look young :)

Keep smilin'!
Stay Happy!
Stay young!

Weekend Food Tripping at: Cyma + Happy Mother's Day!!!

I want to wish all mommies Happy Mother's Day!!!

I am wishing 2 of the best moms in the world. My Mother-in-law and my Mommy.

My MIL is such a wonderful and cool MIL that I've never encountered the "In-laws" problem since I got married! I want to thank her for accepting me wholeheartedly to the family!

My mommy is my best friend. We've never been close when I was growing up and I don't understand why she's such a strict mom! But as I grow older, I've come to realize that a big part of who I am is because of my mom! With her endless love and support for me and my siblings, we've all grown up to say "I love you and I miss you" without feeling any shame! She made me who I am now!

Because it's Mother's Day, I will be off for another busy weekend food tripping for both my Hubby's mom and my mom! 2 separate events so more weekend food posts coming!!!

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For now, I will be talking about a restaurant I've had over the weekend a couple of weeks ago with my date! The hubby! LOL

I come to realize though... when I talk about food, I do give out a huge "crazy-looking" grin that I can't stop! lol That's how much I love food and based on the comments from my dear friends when I do food tripping, I want to *high five* each and everyone of you for sharing the same passion with me when it comes to beauty, skincare and FOOD!!!

I've had a wonderful time in a restaurant that's always jampacked! Yes, I have to leave them my mobile phone number for them to message me if our table is available!!! Thanks to my colleague Pam for introducing me to this restaurant and the hubby and I had to revisit!!!

PROTOS CYMA GREEK TAVERNA
at L6 Shangri-la Plaza Mall

Family Style Greek Salad
Php330.00 (approx $6.75)

With mixed greens, red cabbage, tomatoes, capers, cucumber, Feta cheese, pine nuts, bow-tie pasta and black olives, served with your choice of Cyma's Summer Herb or Traditional Greek Vinaigrette. I love how different this taste from regular salad I've always tried in restaurants. The hubby loves it, I love it!

Pork Souvlaki
Php330.00 (approx $6.75)

Skewered with fresh vegetables
and a sour cream dip!!!
HEAVENLY!

You'd think it wasn't a lot but we are super full!!! The servings are both in SOLO but it's really perfect for 2 to share!!! Will definitely go back!

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Before I end this post, I want to share something I am excited about for the coming week! I will be studying again!!! Yes, I have enrolled at Basement Academy to study Beauty Makeup Course! I want to learn further and expand my knowledge in make-up!

I've seen their course coverage, and I have met their staffs and I am very impressed with the school surroundings and the helpfulness of the staffs. It will be an intensive 2 weeks course from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Yes, I will be a vampire for the next 2 weeks! But don't worry, I'll definitely share what I've learn here!

I will also be classmate with a dear blogger friend KIM *waves* It'll be an adventure!!!

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy! :)

Askmewhats Reviews: Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lip Gloss

Happy weekend dearies!!!

Another product review for the lips!!! I've had this early this year and has been using this on days I am too lazy to do my eye makeup. Yes dearests!!! It's a red colored lip product!!!

Introducing....
Elizabeth Arden's High Shine Lip Gloss
in Raspberry Glace

I've used this lip gloss in some looks from the past :)
And its time to review the product itself!

Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lips says ----

Glides over lipstick for brilliant shine or smoothes on alone for glamorous, glossy lips.

.22 Fl. oz. / 6.5 ml.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• dermatologist tested
• non-sticky
• very pigmented
• very nice and simple packaging
• due to its color is quite deep, the gloss stays approximately half day before reapplying
• non drying
  

Cons

• quite pricey (especially if you don't want to spend more than $10.00 on makeup)

Overall

If you plan to wear red but is afraid to start! You can always start with a Red-colored lipgloss! Gracie knew how scared I am to wear red lipstick so she gifted me this to start off and be feisty! LOL

I like that this isn't too sticky and easy to apply! It does not bleed on my dry lips and it stays a bit longer as compared to other glosses.

Tips

• wear alone for simpler lip color
• wear on top of lipstick for a brighter and bolder color and shine
• if you are applying lip balm, make sure to apply lip balm several minutes before you apply this gloss to prevent the gloss from sliding and prolong the gloss on lips
  
• OC-ness alert, wipe this with a paper towel after every usage to prevent this gloss from going bad!
• if you are a makeup artist, use a cotton bud or disposable wand to apply this onothers
  

Will I repurchase?

I'd love to! :) Will check at Elizabeth Arden Counters at Rustan's.

Where can you purchase and how much?

I've never bought from the sites stated below, I've just done research, I got this as a gift from dear friend Gracie! Thanks sis!

On Elizabeth Arden US website for $15.00 (approx Php720.00)
At Beauty Counter site for $10.00 (approx Php480.00)

Here's to show
how Raspberry Glace looks

Swatched on hand

Worn alone on lips!

Coming from someone who's scared to wear red!
Do give a gloss a try!
You'll be surprised how it brightens the overall look
without too much make up on :D

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!
Try red lips!

Askmewhats Report: Rexona's Lighten Up! Event

Ahhh Friday everyone! What's so good about today? Everything!!!

Another Askmewhats Report I am excited about!!! Girls and guys! You do remember the time I talked about "Down Under"? Don't you? ....

How dare you not remember!!!! LOL

To refresh your memory, smile like a crazy geek and click here

And we thought sensitive topic is over! Of course not!

There's another sensitive topic that hasn't been discussed much by women because of the "darkness" of it! Yes baby! Our underarms! Well if you've got super sexy underarms, what are you waiting for, click COMMENT and tell us your secret! And please do not say its genes! Hundreds of hands will come out of the screen to strangle you!

I want to thank Charisse Vilchez from Stratworks Inc. *waves HI!* for the invitation. I am intrigued with "Lighten Up!" event, so no matter how far it is, I promise myself to go there no matter what! Trust me...I am the "media person who got lost!" that night :( But thank goodness I still got all the juicy info for you!!!

The event was hosted by
the gorgeous Ms. Angel Jacob
(She is very pretty!)

The program started with a presentation that talks about dark underarms as a constant source of insecurity and frustrations for millions of women!

Dr. Jean Marquez (photo below)
President of the Philippine Center
for Dermatology & Laser Surgery
and Owner of The Skin Specialist Clinic

Dr. Marquez says that the most cases she handled traced back to factors such as genetics and hormonal imbalance. But the most common cause of dark underarms is habitual plucking and/or shaving.

A phone patch has been done
to talk to the Clinical Manager
for Antiperspirant/Deodorant Studies
Dr. Vernon Marti
from Unilever Research & Development in UK

Shown on photos below
are the Deodorant Innovation Centers
located across the globe



Unilever Philippines' R&D Director
Dr. Satish Goel
also gave us a knowledgeable input

According to Dr. Goel, Sunflower Oil, which is found in this new Rexona Lighten Up deodorant, has a rich source of linoleic acid, which is an essential fatty acid which helps rejuvenate and lighten underarm skin. By creating a protective barrier on skin, sunflower oil prevents water and lipid loss and encourages cellular repair.

And I was left with a very strong quote that haunts me

Quoted from Dr. Goel ---

"Every time you pluck and shave, you cause damage to your underarms, Rexona Skin Light with Sunflower Oil, immediately halts this process and restores underarms to its normal healthy state. With regular and proper use, women can achieve lighter underarms in just two weeks, even if they don't give up plucking or shaving."

What's an event without
some photo time?

Me, suddenly shy
to pose in front



It was great to see Shen from Kikay Pinay
and my first time to meet
Sasha Manuel from Style Manila



With the gorgeous lighting,
who wouldn't want to pose more?



And another pose?
Now that I've seen the photos
I should have raised my arms! :P

Now, after decades of using Secret,
I've FINALLY...broke up with her 2 nights ago...
And say hello to a new relationship
with Rexona Skin Light!
We'll see how it goes!

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy
Stay Lighten up!

You can check out Style Manila's
event report by clicking HERE