How to: Speedy Office Makeup

A 30-year old mom and a newbie when it comes to makeup emailed me last month to ask for advice on how to create speedy makeup that doesn't require a lot of time and money! 

Thanks AMW reader "M" for entrusting me your makeup queries.  I have finally gotten the chance to create this post hoping I'm not too late!

Some important notes she mentioned ---

• She currently uses powder foundation and lip balm.
• Suffers from severe chapped lips so she's not into lipsticks.  
• Needs to be in the office as early as 8:00am and needs to be on field and out under the sun.
• Skin type: Oily.  Skin concern: Dark under eye circles.
• Requested for simple yet polished look as she gets overwhelmed with all the makeup products she sees on my blog!

Spots, Under eye circles, Blemishes, Acne Marks, etc..

To look presentable, no matter how in a hurry you are, invest on a good concealer!  If your biggest problem is the darkness around the eyes, invest in a salmon colored concealer.  If red acne marks are the villains in your life, go for a green corrector.  It is very important to take a look at your major issues and let's start from there.

Whenever in a hurry, I can skip liquid/cream foundation and just apply concealer quickly on my problem areas.  In my case, it's the dark circles around the eyes and some red spots on the sides of my nose.  If you're on a tight budget, you can pick your current foundation and apply it only on problem areas and leave the rest of your "good skin" to breathe.

Note: Read SAVE vs. SPEND Concealers HERE
You can also check out tips on how to spot conceal HERE. 

In this photo: AMW used Revlon PhotoReady Concealer in Light Medium

 

After concealing, I've decided to give powder a skip and proceed in doing my eye makeup.  I tend to have some "fall outs" that may need some cleaning up at the latter part of my makeup application. 

Royal Effem Eye Pencil Review

Happy Saturday!  It's another busy day for me but I'm looking forward to it!  After a full day of hard work and duties, we'll be celebrating my mom's (advance) birthday tonight!  I booked a buffet dinner for the family and I'm quite excited not for the food but with the "bonding time"!  Okay, the food excites me a bit too!  *laughs*

I am very grateful each day when I wake up because God gave my mom a second chance, a second life!  We're seizing each day and I never forget to tell my mom and dad how much I love them ---  EVERYDAY!  Do you do the same too?  If not, well it's not too late! *smiles*

Let's talk about events, most of the time, events were held either in Makati, The Fort or Ortigas and those areas are at least an hour drive (without traffic) from my place, so getting ready will always be a rush as I don't want to be stuck in traffic!  Do I even have time to blend my eye shadows?  Unfortunately, NO so how do I make my boring eyes look at least a tiny bit interesting?  Colored eyeliners!

Royal Effem says ---

• soft texture
• long lasting even with temperature variations
• excellent glide
• perfect definition
• even, clean lines
• lines free of smearing and cracking
• intense, precise outline
• lanolin, paraffin and fragrance free formula

Royal Effem Compact Powder Foundation Review

Another Royal Effem bestseller review!  I have the honor to try RE Compact Powder Foundation and share my experiences!  I'm glad to share that the brand actually likes to read my honest-to-goodness reviews and they like reading valuable feedback from consumers like me --- the good AND the bad!

It took me a bit of time to review the said product as everybody knows, I have dry skin!  I want to test this on oily-skinned individuals to get the maximum review!  Now that the post is here you know that I've tested this long enough and I hope it helps you in deciding whether you need this product or not!

Are you ready to rumble?

The RE Compact Powder Foundation is housed in a simple black packaging with a regular sized round mirror as seen in most powdered compacts!

Royal Effem Nude Color Lipgloss Review

Happy Friday!!! Are you smiling from ear to ear?  I definitely am!!!  I'll have a wonderful "beauty-filled Saturday" and I'll tell you more about it when I'm done with the day!  What's the point of counting the eggs before they hatch if I'm not even Count Dracula? (I have a feeling you want to punch me right this very moment.)

*PEACE*

Okay, on to the review!  Remember my glowing review on Stage Wondergloss High Shine Lip Gloss?  Local readers probably forgot about it as it's not even available locally!  Well, the reason why I mentioned this particular gloss is because the new gloss I have is similar to the Stage one in a lot of ways!  At least, if you want to try the Stage Wondergloss High Shine Lip Gloss that I reviewed 2 years ago, now is the time as we have a locally available counterpart! :)

Royal Effem 

Royal Effem Lipgloss says ---

• covering power: from light to medium and glossy
• glide texture
• transparent, lacquered, pearly, glitter and metallic effect
• thin film
• light touch
• perfect adherence
• extra brilliance
• excellent glide
• lanolin, paraffin and parabens free formula
• flocked applicator

Size: 4.5ml 0.15 fl. oz.
Ingredients: (click photo to enlarge)

Royal Effem Compact Blusher Review

I get compliments each time I use this blusher.  The shade is actually considered "color of the year".  Yes, it's orange!  Crazy looking orange on pan but it looks wonderful on my cheeks!

A couple of weeks ago, I shared to you the new brand that arrived called Royal Effem (read post HERE), prior to meeting the people behind Royal Effem Philippines, I did my own research and checked out their products and read reviews from overseas bloggers!

Amidst the 98% positive reviews, I am not that impressed!  Whatever works for them may not work for us so I went on to meet Sarah and her husband I was super glad they brought all their testers with them so I can do the "watchful eye like a hawk" *raises eyebrow*  hahaha

Royal Effem Compact Blusher

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Sarah told me she wanted me to steer away from pinks as she's always been seeing me with pink blushes on FOTDs and she wanted me to try something unique and different.  Once I saw the shade, I let out a tiny "eeeekkk!" as it was super bright on pan!

Weekend Food Tripping at: Tutto Domani + Meeting Royal Effem

Some time a week or 2 weeks ago, I met up with Sarah and JR --- the wonderful couple who brought in Royal Effem Cosmetics.  To those who isn't familiar with the brand, well, you'll see them for sure as these cosmetics are made in Italy and have arrived our shores!  Trust me, I've seen them in the flesh (or plastic?)  and I can't wait to share my thoughts on some of them!

The wonderful couple knew how much I love to eat so they thought of taking me outside Greenbelt and I wasn't even aware there is a hidden gem!

Tutto Domani --- 

A Lifestyle Coffee Bar and Pasticerria 

I am apologizing as early as now as I did not take along with me a good camera!  I didn't expect the couple to take me to a wonderful place to talk at the same time bring in all the samples of Royal Effem Cosmetics for me to check out!

Okay, my heart is a bit palpitating because I don't know where to start!  Hey, can't blame me for this reaction if we have FOOD and MAKE UP right in front of me!  It is like cars and sexy girls for men! :P  

Let's start with what Tutto Domani can offer...

Hot Mocha Drink 

Php130.00 (approx $3.00)

I was craving for hot drink and this was a perfect choice!

Iced Mocha

Php130.00 (approx $3.00) 

I like how it was served in a nice big glass in which you can share your Iced Mocha Drink to your companion!  This comes with a cute cup, thanks to Sarah for her generosity as she shared to me a cup and I can't seem to choose between the Hot or Iced version.  Both were great!