Work Look 3: "Healthy Glow" Look

Happy Monday people of the world! :) I will start the week with my 3rd version of a work look. "Healthy Glow" look, no matter how gloomy the weather could be, it doesn't give us the reason to look gloomy! There's always ways for us to exude a healthy "glow" in us.

Hope you like this! And let's all start the week right :)

AMW Diagram

Step 1:
Prior to e/s application, apply your preferred e/s base. I am using Benefit's Lemon Aid. Using a flat shader brush, I pat on NYX's Yellow Marigold on the crease area going a bit beyond the crease.

Step 2:
On the same area you pat on the NYX's Yellow Marigold, pat on NYX's Chrome e/s in Gold using a patting motion to create shimmery lids everytime you blink.

Step 3:
Using any blending brush, apply Prestige's e/s in the 2nd color on photo or any "goldish" e/s tone on the outer v area to create depth. Re-apply if needed to reach desired shade.

Step 4:
Line the uppper and lower lashline with Urban Decay's 24/7 liner in Bourbon and use any eyelining brush to smudge the liner well.

Fill in your brows with your eyebrow powder/pencil
I am using P&J eyebrow pencil no. 2
Applied 2 coats of mascara using
Clinique's High Impact Mascara in Black



Here's how your work look no. 3 :)



How do I create overall healthy glow for the face?



For the face:
P&J Creamy Foundation no. 30
using foundation brush




Set my foundation with MAC's Select Sheer
in NC15


For the Cheeks:
Apply Stila Illuminating Bronzer
on the apples of cheeks
Eyeko 5-1 as highlighter
using Devi Blush Brush



For the Lips:
NYX Round Lipstick
in Herades



Curl your hair and smile!
You're living in a tropical island!

What's your work look for the day?
Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!

Weekend Food Tripping at: Amici

Weekend food tripping is fun! It was actually a food tripping on weeknight with my college friends! We met up as a friend is a stewardees and we try to meet up every time she has a stopover here in Manila!

We dined at Amici! Amici is known for its wonderful Italian food at an affordable price! The first time I dined in this restaurant was at their original Don Bosco School Branch with my colleagues. This is just my 2nd time to come back and I'm loving the experience!

Al Quattro Formaggi

Php290.00 (approx $6.00)

If you are a cheese lover, this 4 types of cheeses pizza
would tickle your tastebuds!

Tutta Carne
Php290.00 (approx $6.00)

8 slices of meat lover's delight!

Italian sausage, ham and pepperoni

Cannelloni Agli Spinaci

Php195.00 (approx $4.00)

An Amici classic favorite!

Pasta tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese

topped with creamy tomato sauce

I seriously love this! This taste different from my regular pasta galore

but it's something I am looking forward to eat agani!

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Php185.00 (approx $3.85)

Spaghetti pasta tossed in creamy white sauce

with Parmesan cheese and bacon bits

Here are my lovely college friends! We meet at least 3 times a year for 8 years now! People do come and go in our lives but good friends remain! I am grateful to have them in my life to help me go sane or INSANE! :)

Here's our Senior University years!
Almost graduating!
Can you find me? LOL

Have a wonderful weekend food tripping!
With your family, friends or loved ones!
Any food tastes great with good companions! :)

Amici Branches

Missouri Square, Missouri cor.
Connecticut St., Greenhills
San Juan City, Metro Manila

tel: 632-818-4444

Don Bosco School, A.Arnaiz cor. C. Roces
Makati City, Metro Manila
tel: 632-818-4444

Bellagio Square, T. Morato cor. Sct. Fuentebella
Quezon City, Metro Manila
tel: 632-818-4444

SM Megamall
ATRIUM

keep smilin'
stay happy!

Reader's Corner: "Eye Concealer for Camera Ready!"

Question:

"Nikki, how do I apply concealer that would look great not only in person but also on photos?"

Askmewhats Answers:

First of all, thanks to my readers who have been emailing me and leaving a comment on cbox for this query. It feels good that people look up to you for advise eventhough I myself have been struggling darkness and puffiness for the longest time.

Here are the long term solutions:

1. Use a good eye cream
2. Sleep early

But of course, there short term solutions that can be done using makeup! With the right makeup application, we cannot totally erase puffiness and darkness but we can minimize them, you don't need to purchase 10 concealers or powder just to conceal your darkness, here's my simple advise for all you "cute Pandas" out there! :D

Things needed:

1. cream/liquid/powder concealer, depending on what you're comfortable with! (Note: make sure the concealer you use is either the same shade of your face or a bit darker, NEVER use lighter concealer as it enhances your puffiness even more)
   
2. a nice taklon/concealer brush, size depends on your preference
3. your clean fingers
4. a setting powder: could be with shade or translucent
   

Step 1:
Use your preferred primer and foundation prior to concealer application making sure to include foundation application on the eye area.

Step 2:
Choose any available concealer you have, choose the shade that's closest to your face color or you can go a bit darker. (you can set the darker concealer with a light setting powder afterwards to even out the tone)

**Dollface Concealer palette

Step 3:
Apply generously all over the undereye area, starting from the inner corner brushing outwards. Please do this gently!

Step 4:
Since concealers could be a bit dry at times, especially if you have dry skin, use your fingers to slowly do a rolling motion under the eye area including above the eye. Better to use the wring finger for less pressure.

Step 5:
Pat on setting powder of your choice. Could be powder foundation for heavier coverage. I am using MAC's Select Sheer Foundation in NC15. patting on all over the eye area including the face.

Note: Pat! Do not RUB!

Stand back in front of the mirror
and check your reflection before you leave the room!
Always make sure your room has ample lighting :)



Here's before and after shot of my concealed eyes!
You are ready for photos and it doesn't look like
you have a white starch on the under eye area!

I hope my simple tutorial helps you out!
Thanks for the query and I apologize for taking such a long time to do this request!
Keep the request coming and I'll do the best I can to help you gals out :)

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
Pandas are cute! :D

I Wonder: "What's Your Favorite Scent for Your Guy?"

Happy Friday everybody! Aren't you happy that God created weekends? I know I am :)

This whole week has been productive for me, full of product reviews right? So before the week ends, I have a question to ask my readers because I seriously love all your comments and answers and you gals don't know this, but you help me big time on my next purchases! So *big hugs* and thanks to all.

My I wonder moment gears to the men in our lives. It doesn't have to be our significant others, could be answerable by anyone who's got "men" in their lives...could be their dads, grandpas, brothers, boy-friends or friends who are boys! :P

I myself loves my man to have fragrance that would make my nostrils sing songs with praises! (I wonder how that looks like! hahahha) My hubby doesn't own a lot of fragrances but those that he collects are 101% thumbs up from me! My favorite "man fragrance" for the month?

Giorgio Armani

Attitude Extreme

The packaging itself appeals both to me and the man of my life! And I swear, the scent is just perfect for my husband's personality, it's manly but never overwhelming! It doesn't hurt as well that the scent lasts whole day long!

Now, I seriously wonder...
"What's Your Favorite Scent for the man of your life?"
or if you're a guy reading this...
"What's Your Favorite Scent?"
I'd love to know! It'll be fun to have idea what's my hubby's next fragrance
from lovely recommendations from YOU :)

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!
Stay sweet smelling!

Askmewhats Reviews: Mineraux Skin Perfecting Minerals Green Corrector

Happy Thursday everyone!

This is the last Mineraux product (for now) that I will review, I enjoyed my Mineraux experience so far and I am seriously impressed with their products and I have a feeling they'll go a long way!

Green correctors. A lot of my clients asked me why I'm using green correctors on them...I know a lot of you beauties know the answer! Green concealers are used to correct "redness", sometimes, even people with the best skin do suffer redness, either from pimples...allergies etc...

I have mostly allergies that pops in and out! Just to make sure I don't have the "flushed" look the whole day, I do use green correctors depending on my mood. Using a cream green corrector daily is a bit of a hassle, I want something, fast...easy and of course..inexpensive!

That's when Mineral Green Correctors come in handy!

Mineraux Green Corrector says ---

CORRECTORS: Finely-milled minerals that provide complete coverage in problematic areas

Green: Combats redness caused by acne, rashes, or pricking. Often used after laser treatments and chemical peels to reduce redness.

Contains: Sericite, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Boron Nitride, Iron Oxide and Silk Powder

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• does minimize redness
• a little goes a long way
• gives out a nice matte look
• stays the whole day
  

Cons

• for dry skin: This may further dry out your skin
• a bit messy compared to cream/liquid correctors
  

Overall

I own a couple of mineral green correctors from different mineral companies. I found myself reaching out for the Mienraux Skin Perfecting Green Corrector because this seriously goes a long way for just a tiny amount.

If you're wondering if I'll look like "The Incredible Hulk" right after application? NO.. it actually looks natural after buffing it into my skin.

Tips

• use a flat brush to buff a little amount of green corrector all over face (I like this application better)
• if your skin is on the dry side like mine: Make sure to moisturize your face well before application
• spot correct redness: use a taklon concealer brush, and tap on the green corrector gently on the redness
• never use this alone, always buff on mineral foundation for a more even and smooth coverage
• use this together with mineral powder foundation, never liquid foundation
• contour your face or apply a nice blush to make your face lively, as using a green corrector over your foundation makes your face "boring"
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes, this is my daily corrector.

Where to purchase and how much?

At Mineraux website for
30g jar: Php 600 (approx $12.50)
20g jar: Php 500 (approx $10.42)
10g jar: Php 330 (approx $6.88)
5g jar Sampler: Php 180 (aprox $3.75)

Here's to show you the "greeness" of this green!

I usually have redness on:
1. sides of the nose
2. forehead area
3. cheeks (due to allergies)

Mineraux Skin Perfecting Minerals Green Corrector
buffed all over face with EDM Flat Top Brush
Applied Mineraux Mineral Foundation

You can actually see on photo how "matte" and clean my face looks!
Now my face is ready for blush and eye makeup application!
Now that's what I call a clean canvass! :)

Do you ever use green correctors?
Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!