Update: Nose Contour Technique

 

I wish I could get a nose surgery…seriously…if that’s one thing I can get to do on my face….nose it is!

I mean obviously, there are several parts of my face that I want to change….(just being honest here) BUT, I can do away with false lashes, to make my eyes appear larger, I honestly like my one-liner eye whenever I smile but there’s nothing I can do to change my nose unless I use makeup.

Obviously, even when I get to be offered with free NOSE surgery, I will NEVER take the offer —- for so many reasons.

1. I’m a scaredy cat.

2. I have many allergies so beauty enhancements with surgery will NEVER cross my mind.

3. My husband loves my nose as it is….he’s fallen in love with me since Senior High ok? :P  (Haba  ng hair ko I know! :P)

So through the years, I almost perfected nose contouring especially my own!  So please…don’t judge me when you see me in person —- it’s not the filter…it’s always the makeup for me! :P

Can you spot the difference in both photos? 

If you have to look closely, that is a compliment for me, that means, the change is subtle you have to look closely to see the change! 

A quick video shared on my Instagram account using Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer Duo!  The easiest tool to use not only to conceal but to contour and highlight.

What do you think?

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Hairstyle Tutorial: Ribbon-Tail

Lady Gaga days..ahhhh I still remember thosedays when everyone’s been doing ribbon-hairstyle but I just can’t manage to create one because number 1, my hair is short and number 2, my hair used to be super layered!  

Honestly, if not because of COVID-19, I am probably stll sporting a shoulder-length layered cut because I have this addiction to spend time and relax in a salon!  

Because.I have been sharing ideas on how to upstyle your regular ponytail —- yes, I have been living on ponytail since Pandemic because I want to make sure my hair is out of my face whenever I go out!  Here’s another take of a ponytail style!  

Watch my 1 minute tutorial here!

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Tell me what you think? Will you do this hairstyle?

I believe you should…I am 42-years old and I am sporting this look! 

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

UFO 2 by FOREO Review

 

Do you still remember my first UFO By Foreo review writtten a year ago?  I even showed my Before and After photo after a week plus usage!  Some of you may say: “But I don’t see a difference!” Or “You already have good skin!”

I feel and see the difference myself and I honestly may have good skin as they say but the time I got pregnant and was breastfeeding, I DID NOT USE any skincare products at all and I saw the real texture and condition of my skin —- it wasn’t Blog-worthy!  It was so dry, flaky and there were a whole lot of zits growing aroud my lip area!  I did not write or review any skincare products that time or did any makeup looks so there weren’t any record of my bad skin!  It doesn’t help that I have PCOS so my hormones are crazy sometimes so I guess this short story is safe enough to say —- I wasn’t born with great skin!  I just highly invest on my skin with the right products!

Speaking about products, UFO By Foreo released UFO 2 and at the back of my head, I was thinking: “Really?  Is there anything else they needed to add from the first one?”

Left: UFO By Foreo
Right: UFO 2 By Foreo

I guess there were a couple I missed myself!  

What are the difference betwen UFO and UFO 2 by Foreo?

• UFO 2 offers a greater range of temperatures. UFO 2 heats 5x faster than UFO.
• UFO 2 has full spectrum LED light (Red, Blue, Green, White, Purple, Orange, Yellow and Cyan).  To know more about the features of each color, read it on FOREO Website)
• Both UFO and UFO 2 has Cryo-Therapy, Cryo-Therapy can help reduce puffiness, shrink pores, lift and firms skin.  UFO 2 offers greater range of temperature.
• T-Sonic Power of UFO 2 is up to 10,000 sonic pulsations per minute!  Highter than the first gen.
• UFO 2 is hailed to be better option if you have specific skin concern like oiliness, rosacea, etc…. It has more targeted treatment for such skin issues.

Same as UFO, you have a wide variety of FOREO Masks to try with the device.  From the UFO Activated Masks that I have tried in the past, I added new ones like Manuka Honey, H2Overdose, Call it a Night and Shimmer Freak!

• Manuka Honey: the revitalizing. Moisture of Manuka Honey leaves skin softer and younger-looking.
• H2Overdose: Ultra-Hydrating mask sheet.  An intense infusion of moisture to hydrate and replenish thirsty skin.
• Call It a Night: Revitalizing and Nourishing mask sheet.  Deeply nourishes and rejuvenates tired skin, leaving it smooth.
• Shimmer Freak: Illluminating Eye perfector.  For eyes that look completely refreshed, with an added hint of shimmer.

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Review

 

A lot of my followed Make Up Artists shared their love for Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer.  I was one of those who would raise an eyebrow and say: “Yeah right, tinted moisturizers since they do makeup for actresses and they always have great skin to start with!”

I mean comment down below if you have the same thoughts as me!  Tinted moiturizers really are for people who are blessed with already-gorgeous skin right?

I know, I sound bitter.  I am currently sitting in the middle of living room sipping a cup of coffee to force myself to stay away and listen to K-Pop music as I type this article without even thinking.  I am literally BLABBING so please bear with me.

Shade: Auckland 

Light 2

According to NARS website —-

Your skin, but better. Brighter. Protected. Purely radiant. Enhance the look of your skin with NARS’ iconic tinted moisturizer—now available in 16 shades for all skin types and tones. It’s the everything, for everyone—coveted formula smooths on buildable, oil-free coverage infused with SPF 30 and packed with skincare ingredients to hydrate, smooth, brighten, and protect. Vitamin C—rich in antioxidants—helps to protect against environmental aggressors and even out skin tone for a brighter looking complexion in just four weeks. French Polynesian Kopara helps to hydrate, condition, and refine the look of skin for a softer, smoother complexion. Lightweight hydration. A universal sensation. Reveal skin that is unlike anything else.

I wished I had this product when I was actively doing makeup on clients.  I have a LOT of mature clients because I have been called the “Queen of Mature clients” in the Chinese community.  Guys, they were the one who gave me the title okay? Hahah

I am a master in mixing the right foundation with moisturizer thus giving my clients a healthy glowing skin with the right amount of coverage.  But the mixing process has a lot of trial and error so I wish I have tubes of the Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer back then.

You are probably thinking: “Ah, so these are for mature and dry skin only?”

BIG NO!  The Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer has a unique texture that works for ALL Skin Types! If you have oily skin, this won’t leave a greasy, slime ball face because the product will get absorbed into your skin in no time.  The only tip I would add is to set with your favorite translucent powder or face powder not because the product will grease you up, it is because of our hot and humid weather, you may oil up or sweat within the day thus may end up blaming the product instead of the environment.

Even with normal skin, I still set my skin with powder … ALWAYS.

Before and After

Half-Face Test

(No other base product used except Nars)

I wanted to review this product properly and give the mention it deserves.  The Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer isn’t just like most tinted moisturizers you’ve seen and heard.  This is a tinted moisturizer that honestly covers (minimal skin issues) and tones up and evens out your skin.  See how the “x” part of the photo made my skin looks dull and blah?  The “check” part is more lifted, glowing and healthy-looking.

IKEA Philippines Invites Filipinos to Join IKEA Family Club

 

Who loves IKEA?

Who visits IKEA store whenever they are abroad?

ME!  ME!  I love IKEA especially when I was living and working in Shenzhen China which was 30 minutes Ferry-ride away from Hong Kong.  I would take a ferry and visit IKEA store just for a couple of hours to buy Home-related stuff, to make my apartment feel homey!  And it did, for 2 full years!  Sad that I came back home leaving all the IKEA goodies and memories behind.

Thankfully, after years of waiting, IKEA PHILIPPINES is finally here! 

Manila – In preparation for the opening of the first store in Pasay City, IKEA Philippines is launching IKEA Family on July 7, 2021. IKEA Family is a home furnishing club with more than 150 million members globally. The club aims to reach, inspire, and support members in creating their dream home. IKEA Family is open to everyone who wants to make life at home better—from those whose homes are their passion, to those who are just starting out and need a helping hand. Members are treated with special IKEA Family benefits, rewards, experiences, and surprises all year round.

On what it is calling IKEA Family Day (July 7, 2021), IKEA Philippines will be looking to onboard a record 100,000 IKEA Family members within the first 24 hrs of launch. To achieve this milestone, IKEA is giving all members who register during the first 24 hours a chance to win one out of three IKEA Home makeover packages worth 50,000 PHP with exclusive design consultation with IKEA interior designers.