Another Easy Bun-style (Low Bun)

Easy is the new favorite word of people nowadays.  I mean we all love the word easy but because of Social Media like Tiktok, everything seems to look easier with a tutorial worth a minute of your time or even less!

I am NOT complaining because things are starting to be easier with hacks available in the market.  I mean some of the hacks are obviously not feasible while some really saves a lot of your time.  Just like this particular bun hack!

I used to study hairstyling and I remembered doing a bun on a client is one of my most not favorite hairstyle in the world!  

How hard it is to do a bun?  

HARD!  Especially if you are doing weddings or special occasions were clients are really perfectionist with their hair.  Certain techniques are needed to achieve that professional looking bun so this post IS NOT IT!  This easy low-bun is perfect for simple gatherings or when you're doing errands or just a quick coffee date.  Just casual.  The more messy it is the cuter it looks! 

So after the long intro, here we go! *winks*

If you have layered hairstyle like I do, you may need to use several hairclips to secure some falling hair and use a hairspray to keep everything in place!

Also you can use cute clips like this ribbon that I used in this tutorial to level-up the look!  If you want something more formal, you can use sparkly clips!

 As always, I shared this hairstyle on Instagram a few weeks back.  Please watch this tutorial to better undrstand how this is done! 

Powder versus Powder Foundation

 

What is the difference of Powder and Powder Foundation?
Have you noticed both before buying them or you just take whatever you see based from packaging?

Today, I have the lowdown for you on the differences between a POWDER and POWDER FOUNDATION.  And yes, if you are new to this blog, there are huge differences and usage for both products!

To sum it up, powder (also known as pressed powder) contains only powder as an ingredient.  Powder foundation on the other hand can be applied in 2 ways - dry or damp.  

If you are aiming for coverage, then definitely go for Powder Foundation as this is the best product to use for light to medium coverage.  If you want heavier coverage, you may apply the product damp and it works almost close to liquid foundation.  Nothing beats liquid or cream foundation when it comes to coverage but powder foundations work just as well. (Depending on brand)

If you are someone who likes to reduce oil or freshen up, then pressed powder (or loose powder) is the way to go.  

With that, here's the magical question:

"Which among the two do I need?"

How To: Make Eyes Appear Closer

 

How to make eyes appear closer you say? Most often, people would use glasses to emphasize the width of their eyes.  Some doesn’t so they would go for lasik eye surgery,  if you wonder about lasik eye surgery cost , the best prices are often found in Dubai (as told by my friend).  The prices starts at $1000 and surgeries like SMiLE Lasik are around $2,800 for both eyes.

As for me, I am here to teach you how to achieve such with makeup.  And you would probably expect me to create a full face makeup or someone like that from theater using various products to achieve this look.

Well, you are wrong!  I have no time to bring out all the products like before - I am a super busy and always in a rush MOM!  So if like me, you can only spare a few minutes to look good, you are at the right place!

TADA!  Can you see the difference?

A lot of people would think I'd achieve this closer eyes look with eyeshadow, I am proving to you that you can do so with one product - CONTOUR POWDER.  You can even use a contour cream or liquid but that would be harder to blend though it will last longer!  

These are some of the products used to achieve a cleaner look!

Products used:
Eyebrow pencil : @bobbibrownph
Concealer: @makeupforever
Setting Powder: @lauramercier
Contour powder: @tartecosmetics
Big Brush : @avonph (good quality brushes nila guys! 👍)
Small brush to blend concealer : @realtechniquesphilippines (another winner brush brand)

If you want to proceed to your usual eyeshadow, eyeliner and the whole she bang, you may continue to do so after the contouring step!  

Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi Stick Balm Review

 

Have you heard about Marionette lines?

These are natural facial lines that appears due to aging.  And obviously, the next question is, how to get rid of marionette lines naturally?

Aside from doing those exercises, I like to do what the lead stars of most K-Drama does.  They pull out a stick type of balm and apply on random areas of the face and neck before they go out on a date!  I mean seriously, who wouldn't that?  I did my own research and found the brand even Meagan Trainer used on her video "Made You Look".

KAHI STICK.

Thankfully, because of Lazada and Shopee, I do not need to go to Korea to buy one or ask for someone who visit Korea to help me buy one.  I was able to buy one straight from Korea via Lazada and the price wasn't bad!

Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm

Php815.00 

Available at Lazada

Details:

• Formulated with salmon complex, collagen and sodium DNA, this moisturizing balm boasts potent anti-aging benefits and can help stimulate collagen production to restore elasticity to skin. Also infused with Jeju’s natural fermented oil to boost absorbency, it helps to prevent makeup from drying and caking through the day. Can also be used as lip balm. Apply gently around areas prone to fine lines and wrinkles.

This product is best applied all over areas of your face that tends to dry up.  I have heard reviews from fellow Filipinos who felt this product is too greasy or heavy on skin.  Yes, I agree, but this product isn't meant to be applied ALL OVER THE FACE as a face moisturizer.  This is meant to SPOT apply ONLY on areas of your face that tends to dry and maybe wrinkles are starting to show up. 

How To: Easy High Bun

 

I used to dislike high bun as it screams "Old".

Thankfully, high bun now depicts class, Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast at Tiffany and just plain - beautiful.

I like to do this high bun because I started to have allergies at the back of my neck from perspiration and hair!  But it always ends up falling down on my face and neck!  Thankfully, I've found a way to keep it up there for the whole day!  I can even workout with this hairstyle!

If you like to keep it neat and formal, use hair pins and spritz it with Hairspray to keep it in place and maybe attach and beautiful flower or wrap the bun with a nice scrunchie.  

So many options right?  But at the end of the day, make sure you are comfortable whenever you do a specific hairstyle.

This look also goes well with full bangs!