Reader's Corner: Gel Lining My Eyes, My Way

(This is a continuation of my Pencil Lining My Eyes, My Way post)

Lining the eyes using gel takes a lot of time and practice, but if you get used to it, you'll find the effect it gives out is more dramatic! And with the right gel liner (my HG is Stila Smudgepots) it stays until you wash your face! This is best used for parties, or those important events that you don't want to have a raccoon eyes!

I am using Smashbox Flat Liner Brush
from the Smashbox Beyond Beauty Encounter Brush Kit
Stila Smudgepots in Black

And they say
"Pictures Paint a Thousand Words"
I'm painting millions!

Tips

• Same as using an eyeliner pencil, I start from the outer corner of the eye going inward
• You can use different eyeliner brushes and see which one you're most comfortable with! I've tried slanted liner brush, and other eyeliner brush but I felt most comfortable with this brush on the photo.
  
• Using your other hand, press the "temple" area to prevent your skin from moving so much, but never PULL! (say no to wrinkles!)
• Use small brush strokes and do not repeat the "same area" again and again as the line will go on thick and uneven. There's a saying that goes : "Just MOVE ON!"
  
• After "gel-lining" your eyes, if you see any gaps , you can always fill it in with a pencil!
• Keep in mind that you don't have to line your eyes PERFECTLY everytime, practice makes perfect!
• If you made a huge mistake, use a cotton bud dipped with make-up remover and slowly wipe the "mistake"
  

And most of all...
If things go wrong....

REST IF YOU MUST BUT DON'T YOU DARE QUIT!!!! lol

And here's my finished look

And if I want to "wing" it!
Shake your booty and wing it like you mean it! :P

I guess that's it for today!
Poor readers, I'm sure you guys hate my eyes for now!
Don't worry, next post will be...how to trim your NOSE HAIRS! *HAHAHAHA*
and please....DO NOT HOLD YOUR BREATHE! I won't do it lol!
Any volunteers? Keep that smile baby!

Want to check out Stila Smudgepots Gel Liner in Black Review?
Smile and click here

Readers Corner: Pencil Lining my eyes...My way!

"Nikki, how do you line your eyes using an eyeliner pencil that doesn't look too obvious but gives a big impact to the eyes?"


A lot of beauty bloggers have done this! So I've been procrastinating on answering this query. LOL Sorry. But because I got the energy now, and I think it's just right to show "my way" of lining my eyes EVERYDAY :)

So .... I've finally done it (at long last) using pictures to convey my messages :)

Tips ---

• always use a sharpened pencil (I am using Paul & Joe Eyeliner Pencil in Black)
  
• no need to pull the eyes
  
• draw short strokes at a time starting from the outer lid going inward
• do not press the pencil hard, do it on feathery strokes
  
• after you finish drawing a line, try to raise your brows and check if there's any "spot" that you missed lining (as seen on the final photo above)
  

And here's how my eyes look after!

Watch out for my next post on lining my eyes using a Gel Liner :)
It's Friday!!!! Let's all line our eyes and be happy! :P

Askmewhats Reviews: Kate by Kanebo Gradical Eyes in PK2

Hey pretty gals! How's everybody? It's Thursday and Weekend is near! Nothing can stop me from smiling! And good news? I'm getting 99% better!!!

Another product review coming up and I'll be talking about a product that's close to my heart. I have this product for months now and as you can see in the photo coming up, I've been using it for most of the makeovers as this is quite universal and looks great on anybody!

Let me show you a photo of the product before I talk further :D

Kate by Kanebo Gradical Eyes

The Sponge Applicator that comes with the Palette

The Brush on the other end

The Size Pretty and small

Swatches Time!
All are swiped once NO BASE (swatched Left to Right, same as Palette)

Kate Gradical Eyes Says ---

Kanebo KATE Eye Shadow is a trendy eye shadow palette with luxurious matching of vivid & shining colours.

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• very pigmented
• doesn't crease (yes, even without base)
• color stays on
• very shimmery (if you love the shimmery type of e/s)
• high quality sponge applicator and brush
• versatile to be used as highlighter for any skintone <--- tested

Cons

• some of the colors are pretty much the same
• no mirror (if you are a mirror person, I personally don't mind)
  
• this won't be pretty for someone who's not into shimmery shadows
  

Overall

This palette is a quad but basically, it looks like you're just getting 2 shades, one salmon pink and white. I would say this has the best "FREE" applicator I've tried. As seen on the photos above, I've used the sponge applicator many times and it doesn't wear or tear. The other side which is the brush is surprisingly soft as well.

This would be too much to use all at once, but I find this works well to any matte shadows you're using and you can use this to highlight the inner corner of the eyes and also the brow bone area.

Tips

• using the sponge applicator tip, dip in any shimmery color you want (out of the 3 squares) and tap it lightly on the inner corner of your eyes to create a "wide awake/blooming" look
• using the brush end of the free applicator, highlight the brow bone area by gently swiping the brush lightly
• you can use it to tap it lightly on your lips after applying clear lip gloss to create a "shimmery" lips
  
• Want to buy this cheap? Check them out when SM malls or Landmark have 10-20% off. You just have to be patient
  

Will I repurchase?
YES!

Where to repurchase and How Much?
SM Department stores Kanebo Counters, Landmark approx less than Php500 (less than $12.00) Sorry I can't remember as I bought this a long time.


Let me show you a photo on how pretty it gets when applied lightly on the inner corner of the eye, it definitely brightens the whole look! Check out my 2 loyal models both of different skin tone Beatrilicious Bea and Grace! :D

So, what's your "secret" eye brightening product?
Looks like I don't have a secret no more!
Yeah that's right! It's my Kate by Kanebo quad!
Can I say, smiling is another secret of mine?
Take care ya all!

Askmewhats Version: "Green Eyed Gold-Digging Monster"

The love of make-up in me cannot be stopped even when I just got back to health! I was sick, as you all know for almost a week and as soon as I got well, here I go playing with make-up once again! BUT, I have to apologize that you won't get a full face shot of me at the end of this post because...it's never good to show a sick person's face! LOL

I've finally created a look cold Green-eyed Gold Digging Monster because I've used Greens and Golds to create this look! Here's how it looks like....

And let me show you the brushes I've used to create this look



From Top To Bottom --

• Concealer brush
• Prestige Blending Brush
• Mac 217
• Urban Decay e/s Brush from the UD Book of Shadows

And here's a diagram

Products Used (Shown on diagram) ---

1. Urban Decay Box of Shadows Baked - goldish color applied all over the lid
2. Urban Decay Box of Shadows Absinthe - goldish green color applied in the inner corner of the eyes, using the UD e/s brush in a patting motion
3. Milani Chocolate Brown - applied on the outer-v
4. MAC Carbon - to deepen the crease
5. Urban Decay Box of Shadows Midnight Cowboy - for highlighting

Products Used (Not shown on diagram) ---

1. MAC PaintPot in Painterly
2. MAC Coquette - to fill in brows
3. Stila Smudgepots in Black
4. Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara
5. Paul & Joe eyeliner in Black

Finished look!

Well, since I can't put a smile on your face, I asked a dear friend of mine to help put a smile on all of my lovely reader's face! I'm sure you'll love him more than me!!! Chow Chow's saying "HI!!!!"
He says: "I look cute even without make-up"


(Not my dog, I wish he is lol, he's a neighbor's dog)

Now, I'm getting lazy!
I wish I can be like him, just relax and think of nothing but..
eat...sleep...and poop! LOL
Smile and be happy!

Askmewhats Featured at Project Smitten

Lookie lookie!
I spot something familiar!!!!




**photo courtesy of Renee

That is definitely a screen shot of my website and that is definitely my website! :) Renee of Beautyfool sent me this wonderful shot. What is it anyways?

Renee told me that she was interning for a Fashion and Shopping Magazine in Singapore called Project Smitten and she wrote an article recommending Beauty Blogs here in the blogosphere. She wrote about 7 blogs and I'm glad I'm was chosen to grace one of them! (thanks for that sweetie). I wanted to get my hands on this and I'm darn intrigued on who the other 6 are...*scratches head*

She wanted to scan the article to me but found it quite hard as it was found right in the middle of the Magazine fold, so she was kind enough to take a shot of it instead just to brighten up my day :)

Thanks Renee!
You definitely brightened up my day!