A Perfect Day and Night Combo

A woman needs 2 types of lipstick, a natural one and one that gets attention!

I call it 1 MLBB shade (my lips but better) and one Bright Red shade that works like a charm whenever you use it!  

When I say works like a Charm, I'm not pertaining to getting a date at once, a quick reminder that makeup is really for oneself!  We don't wear makeup for other people okay?

Sleek MakeUP recently came up with another line called Lip Shot, their famous Gloss Me and Matte Me won the hearts of many but after trying Lip Shot, hands down, this is my favorite!

Sleek MakeUP Lip shot is a highly pigmented intense color impact gloss. Non-sticky formula, developed to compliment all skin tones.

My Favorite Metallic Matte Lip Cream Shade So Far....

I can NEVER master the sexy blank stare of models but when I put on the Sleek MakeUP Metallic Matte Lip Cream in Copperplate, I can't help but do this....

I'm not saying I perfected it, it took a bit of effort with a lot of Mathematical questions on top of my head: 

The Best Way to Prime Your Skin Before Makeup

I used to buy just one primer and use it all over my face and wonder why I'm not a fan of it.

Then after years of learning about makeup and skincare and continuous learning, I realized that in both makeup and skincare, Mathematics must be included because we should learn to add and subtract.

Add hydration where hydration is needed and subtract grease where it is not needed.

We thought it was as simple as that but it also takes effort to choose the right type of primers that would aid you and your skin to be ready for makeup.

I recently chanced upon the newest product from Sleek MakeUp, they finally came up with their own primer and they are available in 2 variants --- Mattifying Primer for Soft-Focus Finish and Hydrating Primer for Moisturising.

I used to just go for Hydrating primers and skip the Mattifying ones because I always tell YOU I have dry skin but after years of treating my dry skin, I turned out to have combination skin --- Normal and Dry.  So here's the best way for met o apply Primer and you can maybe get a tip or 2 from this post!

#IWish 

Sleek MakeUP Mattifying Primer helps reduce oil for flawless looking, matte skin. Soft-focus powders provide a velvety finish and help blur the appearance of fine lines. While the Sleek MakeUP hydrating lightweight primer moisturizes the skin for flawless looking makeup application. The moisture-rich formula contains known hydrating ingredients and makes skin feel smooth.

Sleek MakeUP Lifeproof Foundation Review

Sleek MakeUP was obviously excited when they launched their newest foundation line --- the Lifeproof Foundation that gives medium to full coverage.

I, AskMeWhats, after 10 full years of Beauty Blogging got even more excited!  Because these foundation are said to be sweat-proof and oil-free too!  And best of all?  I heard these foundations come in 15 shades and can work for all skin types!

I was ECSTATIC...I used them and tested them right away!

Sleek MakeUP Lifeproof Foundation

Php795.00 (approx $16.00)

Available in selected Department Stores

Lifeproof your look with this foundation that goes the distance. Soft-focus powders create a blurring effect and help to reduce the appearance of fine lines. The oil-free formula can help skin look even and shine-free, whilst imperfections are concealed.

Sleek Matte Me Browns Goes Natural to Fierce!

 Happy Monday AMW Friends!

I know it's the start of a new year and I told myself to wear more colored lip products more often!  As much as I've been trying my best, I can't keep my hands away from browns when I saw the newest Matte Me Browns from Sleek MakeUP.

In a way, some shades are super nice for daily use for the others are meant for special occasions. Remember the movie The Craft?  Well, the 2 darkest shades reminded me on that!  But it's just because I am so fair the dark brown appears super distinct!  

Are you ready to see the 4 new Matte Me Brown shades I got?

L-R Cinnamon Spice, Roasted Almond, Hazelnut Crush and Chocolate Meringue

At a Glance,  the top 2 shades are perfect for day time use while the bottom 2 are perfect for night out.

How Easy Can A Daily Look Be?

It's very easy as long as you know the right colors to choose and the choice of makeup you need.  This is my ultimate everyday look and as much as I change the brand every now and then for review purpose, the look remains the same!  And things became easier when I got the Sleek Makeup I-Divine Mineral Based Eyeshadow Palette in All Night Long because I wore it ALL DAY LONG! :P

Let me clarify that this handy dandy palette is limited to press when I attended one of their events but fret not, you may get the same palette in bigger size.

This sample size is quite small, around size of a business card (just a bit bigger).

Sleek MakeUP Metallic Matte Lip Creams Review + 3rd SM Lipstick Fest!

Who would have thought "Holographic Vibes" is "in" when it comes to makeup?
Sleek MakeUP did something unique yet I'm actually liking it!

Imagine, the original Matte Me shades has a new member --- the Matte Me Metallic Lip Creams.  Imagine your pout doing the "HOLO-effect" just like my favorite eyeshadow application.

The Metallic Matte Me Smooth Lip Creams are currently available in 3 shades and I wore them all for you (side by side comparison pa!)

Sleek MakeUP Metallic Matte Me Smooth Lip Creams

Php450.00

Shades: Rusted Rose, Volanic and Roman Copper

The 3 Matte Me Metallic shades are in liquid formulation and dries up matte.  All 3 lasts pretty well and are highly pigmented.

Sleek MakeUP True Colour Lipstick Barely There Review

Dear AMW Friends!  It's Monday once again and time flew by super quickly I seriously don't know how to even slow down everything!  The week will past by quicker because of the jampacked schedule I'm seeing at the moment!  Have a super important project this Sunday so I have to be chill and wear a good lipstick!  :P  #SwabeBaAngEntrada ?

I own this Sleek MakeUP True Colour Lipstick in shade Bare There There and I didn't even touch this for months because I thought the shade is very sheer (blame the word SHEEN on box which I automatically read as sheer...whut???) and ahm...barely...there.  Thankfully, I was wrong!  So wrong I'm hitting my head right now because this is such a gorgeous shade YOU and ME shouldn't miss this out!

Sleek MakeUP True Colour Lipstick in Barely There

Php425.00

"Get high impact lips with True Colour Lipstick in a gorgeous matte and sheen finishes in a variety of shades that are highly pigmented, and conditioning to keep lips soft and supple. Enriched with vitamin E helping to hydrate and protect the lips. Comfortable to wear and glides on with ease this is the must have to awaken your makeup look.Barely There is a sheen nude peach, team with shades from the Au Naturel palette for a muted look or go for bold with Blush by 3 in Pumpkin on cheeks.  Available in 20 shades. 3.5g/1.2oz"

Sleek Studio

I remembered being a start-up Beauty Blogger, I find it so difficult to go to Cosmetics Stores or counters just to take photos!  I remember I had to really sneak my way into taking swatch photos and product photos in-stores just because....I got looks for staffs.

Thankfully, brands like Sleek MakeUp came up with something not only fun but exciting for Beauty Bloggers/Vloggers or even if you're not, it is still an exciting idea to know there is a concept store called Sleek Studio.

Sleek Studio is currently located at 2nd Floor Atrium of Robinson's Galleria Mall and here's what you can do to jazz up those photos, flat lays and selfies!

Makeover Area

A haven of product testers and all Sleek MakeUp items right in front of you to play and use!  You are free to create your own looks but if you're not confident enough with your skills, feel free to ask help from Sleek MakeUp consultants and they will happily assist and guide you.

Sleek MakeUP Brow Intensity Review + How to Use

Another brow product!  And this time, it is from Sleek MakeUP!
The newest all-nighter product called Brow Intensity is set to be long-wearing and it has a multi-purpose brow tool that I find it quite unique and a breeze to use!

Okay, if you have sparse brows and wanted them to appear fuller and natural?  You may want to check out photos after the jump!

Housed in a pen-type packaging, you get a Brow Sculptor (in 3 shades Light, medium and dark) and a Brow Highlighter pencil on the other side.

Sleek MakeUP Brow Intensity says ---

"Get brows that will stay up later than you do!  Shape, sculpt and define your brows your way with our innovative multipurpose brow tool  Use the tapered sponge tip to define and sculpt the brush-on fibre gel to add depth and volume, then finish with the creamy highlighter to define your arches."

How to Use the Sleek Strobing Souffle?

The fluffy eyes are back!  I've been sleeping late for several nights in a row (blame it on YouTube and series marathon) so obviously, I have puffy eyes!  Instead of working against it, I've decided...what the heck?  Just use it to my advantage! :P  

The power of Positive-Thinking and the power of Sleek Strobing Souffle in Pink Opal. 

Can you spot where I specifically used the product?  Not too much I hope?  Well..that's the point!

Just so you know, Sleek MakeUp launched their New Rockstars Collection last October 2016 and I had this Strobing Souffle left in my "to review basket" for the longest time!  As I was finally being adventurous and "I don't care how my makeup turns out" mood, I "whipped" the Strobing Souffle and decided to apply it here and there and the result was just what I want!

Sleek MakeUP Strobing Souffle in Pink Opal

Php595.00 (approx $13.20)

Sleek Makeup Highlighting Collection Launch

It was one of those launches I knew I had to get my butt off my home office and muster my courage for at least 2 hour traffic from my place to Makati because Sleek Makeup is launching their Highlighting Collection!

HIGHLIGHTING GUYS!  My magic word when it comes to makeup!

Highlighting for me is like someone carrying a spotlight with you wherever you go!  it's one of crucial makeup routine that makes people say: "Freshness ka ha!"  

Di ka man gorgeous, at least FRESH ka :P

The launch was held at SM Makati and I came in wearing comfortable clothing and almost bare-faced.  The weather was extremely hot that day!

The Highlighting Collection includes The Rockstars Collection and Cleopatra's Kiss.

AMW Wears: NEW Sleek Matte Me Shades!

Yes AMW friends, it's ALL ABOUT THE MATTE LIPS today!  

Adding to my Sleek Matte Me collections are these 5 matte shades that I truly love!  There were actually a total of 6 that I added to my Sleek collection but I forgot to include it during the shoot!  Fret not though, I'll definitely share on Social Media on random days I wear it!  These are my staple as of the moment!  

AMW Wore FreshLook Illuninate in Rich Brown (Dailies) in ALL PHOTOS!

Arm Swatch: 

L-R Bittersweet, Fired Up, Old Hollywood, Velvet Slipper and Vino Tinto

AMW Workshop Series 2: Perfecting Your Base Report

Remember last March when I kicked off AMW Workshop Series?  (Read about it AMW Workshop Series 1: Get Ready for Summer Report)

Who would have thought just a couple of months after, I continued with part 2?  And the slots were filled in less than 2 days!  THANK YOU LORD!

Here's our obligatory Class Photo!

The workshop was held at SanCoCo still, one of my favorite coffee shops to date because they serve really good coffee!  (When I say they're good, they are REALLY GOOD)

Just like any AMW Workshop Series, all the attendees will get their own personalized Ecobag with their names printed at the same time, with the names of the sponsors printed at the back!  This is just a small way of me saying THANK YOU to the attendees and sponsors for the support.  Seriously, this has all been a dream come true for me!  

Readers' Corner: On New Discoveries

One thing a lot of you don't know is that, I have an eyelid tape snucked inside my professional kit!  Why?  Well, you just don't know just don't know what clients will request next!  

I remembered one client who asked me to turn her "large almond eyes" to "Chinky-eyes".  One mature client demanded me to remove her "wrinkles" entirely.  Who says being a Makeup Artist is an easy job?  So this makeup artist has to be ready!  I'm not saying all my clients are demanding, I'm just a good 'ol "always ready Scout"!  

New discovery #1
BohkToh Eyelid Tape

Comes in Medium and Large

Php250.00 

Available at Nippon Esthetics website

These are super easy-to-use pre-cut eyelid tapes to help create "double eyelid" effect.  What I love about these is that it doesn't look too obvious as compared to regular tapes and it doesn't shine!  It has a matte finish thus applying eyeshadow on top will mask the look of tape thus giving a more natural effect!  

How To Use: Sleek MakeUp Highlighting Palette in Precious Metals

So one of the most requested Sleek MakeUp product to feature on my blog is their Highlighting Palette in Precious Metals.  I have always been attracted to "highlighting/contouring" products and the Sleek one is quite unique and interesting!

The palette comes with mostly metallic shades, thus the name Precious Metals.  Truth be told, I was a bit hesitant to even touch this palette because, let's face it, I'm not a teenager anymore.  But is this palette only for the youngsters?

Pinky Pink Sweet/Vampy Look for the Love Month

It's been a while since I created a makeup photo-torial and truth be told, I missed it!  Thanks to my friends from Benefit Cosmetics Philippines for requesting me to do a Pinky-Pink look perfect for the month of February!  And here's my version... and obviously, my version comes with a crazy face! :P

I have used all the products from the Benefit Fortune, Fame and Fab kit (Php3,300.00) and more!

Sleek Gloss Me (Angel Falls) and Matte Me (Birthday Suit and Rioja Red) on Me

I've done an in-depth review on Sleek's Matte Me and Gloss Me year 2013 and who would've thought fast-forwarding to today, we have all the shades we want available locally?

I got my hands on the following ---
Sleek Gloss Me Colour Intense Supreme Lip Shine in Angel Falls
Sleek Matte Me Ultra Smooth Matte Lip Cream in Birthday Suit and Rioja Red

And I couldn't be happier.

Both Gloss Me and Matte Me comes in the same packaging but you won't make a mistake because Gloss Me and Matte Me are printed clearly on the clear plastic packaging.

Sleek True Colour Lipsticks (Pink Freeze and Russian Roulette) Review

So I finally got my hands on the most coveted Sleek True Colour Lipsticks!  And thankfully, the shades I got are both okay for my skintone --- Russian Roulette and Pink Freeze!

Now, don't you think Pink Freeze looks like MAC's Pink Nouveau while Russian Roulette looks like a dead ringer for MAC's Russian Red?  Close dupe!

 What do you think?

Sleek Makeup Launch

Guys!  Do you know how much I love Sleek MakeUp? 

I love the brand so much as you can see on all my Sleek-related make up reviews ---

Sleek Face Form KIT

Sleek Makeup PPQ Me Myself & Eye

Sleek Blush in Flamingo 

Sleek Pout Paints

Sleek Blush in Rose Gold

Sleek Full Fat Mascara

Sleek Gloss Me and Matte Me

Sleek I-Divine Vintage Romance Palette

Sleek Kajal Eyeliner in Odyssey (Purple)

Looking back, WOW!  I've reviewed a lot of SLEEK Makeup Products and even DOUBLE WOW as most of them gain positive reviews from me!

They are that good!  All thanks to my first blog winning from Cosmetic Candy, that's when I first got hold of my first Sleek MakeUp product ever!

So can you just imagine my excitement to learn Sleek MakeUp is officially here?   And available at SM Makati and SM Mall Of Asia?

Now that's MY excited Smile!

 
Upon arriving the event, I went straight to their makeup display area and found these!