Tip: Summer Ready Quick Skincare

 

How hot does it get nowadays here in Manila?
36? 38? 39 degrees that felt like 20 degrees celsius?

I ended up getting lazier by the day to do my skincare!  But guess what?  I found a way to quickly prep my skin without adding heavy feel to the already humid weather!

Products used:
@hadalaboph GokuJyun Hydrating Lotion
@pixibeautyph Nutrif Eye Patches
@shiseidoph Urban Environment Oil-Free Sunscreen
@avenephilippines Eau Thermale Spring Water

Watch how I did it on my IG reel below!

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Do you also change your skincare routine when the weather changes?

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From Trash To Fab

 

Remember my favorite EUREKA MOMENTS posts here on my blog?
I kind of did that but in video format!  I have been doing make-up for so long - since Highschool to be esact.  Not on myself but as a make up artist on school plays and summer theatre programs.  

I have experienced many challenges during those gigs and here I am sharing my years of knowledge --- call me SENSEI :P  

Yes holding these supposedly "Trash" because they either do not work for me because of a wrong shade, or maybe, I hit the pan on them.  

Please watch this video for quick tip! 
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How to BronzTour

 

Are you into PINK OR ORANGE colored blushes?

Mine is actually NONE Of the Above because I am into Lilac colored cheeks.  

It started when I first tried Etude House's Sweet Recipe Cupcake - which I actually finished - yes, hit the pan!  I never looked back and even updated it with Laura Mercier's Kir Royale.

But as you all know, I could wear this for years but there are days I would look too pale and depend on my trustee Bronzers --- and no, I don't apply it as bronzer but as a blush.  It doubles up as a contour product too!

My favorite?  NARS LAGUNA BLUSH.  This works for all skin tone!  

You can be uber pale, medium tone or dark skinned.  You just need to control the amount of application and you are good to go!

I also like the fact that I minized my makeup application in half!  No need for separate contour powder and I can just use this same blush to apply lightly on areas I would like to "hide". 

How do you like this look?

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!  

How to Apply Cheek Tint Seamlessly

 

At this stage and time, there more brands coming up with Cheek Tints!  One brand that I honestly LOVE and collect all the tints are from Benefit.  

Benetint is my ultimate fave and it made me love the brand from the start.  But afterwards, Cha Cha Tint won my heart and I even repurchased many bottles for Professional gigs.  After throwing out a lot of the tints - as a little goes a long way and they expired on me.  I am glad to try one of the newer shades PLAY TINT - God save me, they are coming up with more shades pa!

Benefit's Play Tint is honestly so easy to use.  But easy may be for me, but not for you!  So here's a quick tutorial on how to apply tints (in general) seamlessly!

All you need is a Tint of choice and a STIPPLING BRUSH.

Steps:

1. If tints are natural-looking, complete your base makeup first without setting with powder.
2. Apply cheektint at the back of hand or a dish, grab a few amount of product with your Stippling brush.  Tap excess on tissue, hand or dish before applying straight on cheeks.
3. Stipple the product on cheeks gently and if the tint is super pigmented, blend out excess using a clean sponge..
4. If the effect is too much on your cheeks, diffuse the color by adding powder foundation on top.

This method will definitely create a seamless blush look!  See the result?

How to Define Your Lips

 

Get Ready with Me with  a defined lips!

I have thick lips and wearing lipstick alone is ok but once you go beyond the blurry lip line, I'd look like Angelina Jolie-LIPS in steroids!

So here's my best way to do the defined lips trend.

HOLD ON!
Before you go crazy applying lip liner, remember this tip!

Apply Lipliner on FULLY DRY LIPS - meaning, no need to prepare your lips with lipbalm or lip moisturizer.  The lipliner will slide off easily!  What if your lips are dry???  

WELL, I am the right person to answer this problem because DRY LIPS = ME!

HYDRATE your lips with a non-wax lip balm AFTER lipliner and lipstick application.  You only need to dab the product at the center of your lips to hydrate your lips but preventing it from making lipstick pigment slide off!

Another tip?  You do not need to buy a pair of similar shade LIP LINER and Lipstick!  Close enough shade is goo but feel free to mix and match!  Be creative!

And lastly, watch this quick reel to see how I did this look!

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Products:
@lorealparis LipLiner
@rarebeauty Lip Souffle available @sephoraph
@googoo_beauty Balm

What's your favorite lip liner brand?

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Brow Grooming Tutorial (Plucking edition)

 

I did the post How To Trim and Groom your Brows the easiest way year 2012.  OMG, that was exactly 10 years ago!  

Things did not change, I still trim and groom my brows the same way but this time, I am updating it for friends who are brave enough to use TWEEZERS!

I find using tweezers my favorite and MOST disliked way --- talk about being a girl! :P  I love it for the fact that brow hairs grow slower as compared to using a shaver.  The dislike?  You all know how it can put you to tears!  Especially since I really have thick brow hairs!

Without further ado, I have been fixing, trimming and grooming my brows this way the whole pandemic.  I haven't gotten the chance to go to a Brow Waxing Salon aka BENEFIT BROW BAR so...sariling sikap!

To further explain and for you to understand it more...feel free to watch this short IG reel that I created particularly for you to see how I trim, pluck and fix my brows!  Happy Watching!

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Favorite Drugstore Concealer

 

So I was asked about my favorite Drugstore Concealer.

It took a while for me to finally give an answer because there are so many good ones nowadays.  But one thing for sure, I will share a pick that really works because it took me that much of time and effort to think of the answer :P

I did an in depth review on this concealer year 2017 and I still use it occasionally - that says a lot because I usually just finish up a particular concealer for review, but this one is a different story.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Eraser Concealer

REVIEW HERE
Price: Php399.00
Available HERE

Some may complain that this does not work on them, that it "slides off", well, it will, if not set properly  All concealers should be set with a powder foundation or mattifying powder to prevent it from sliding.  It is also very important to prepare the undereye area by using eye creams before working with makeup!

Here's a quick video on how I use the Age Rewind concealer.  For this particular video, used the limited edition Marvel packaging but the product itself is the same as the non-Marvel packaging!

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Let me know your thoughts by commenting below if you tried this concealer.  Or maybe, you can also recommend your favorite drugstore concealer to us?

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Contour and Highlight Technique

 

Brows, eyeliner application.

Those were just some of the complaints I get from make up students.  Why is it so hard?  

One makeup application technique that is actually more difficult as you can imagine--- Contouring and Highlighting.

I remembered having a hard time when I was starting out as a Bridal Make Up Artist!  With HD Camera and videos, I was stressed to make sure the contour and highlight I am doing for the brides are perfect.  Imagine having crooked nose or fatty face from misuse of highlight and contour products?  

I . Was. SCARED!  Scared enough to always ask my husband to always check for the final look (2nd set of eyes always work!)  Ayan, I openly shared what I was scared off, but that's normal.  And being scared meant you will strive to learn and master your own craft!

So fast forward to today, I still do contouring and highlighting a lot!  These days, people are into no-makeup makeup look!  But this step is actually very important since we are on a selfie-era!  Everything had to be on videos or photos!  Kaya better be Camera-ready!

LIKE ME!

A simple before and after photo to show how subtle contour and highlight can make a huge difference!

Some of you have your own weapon, if you plan to do this on a daily basis, I suggest to most subtle, natural and easiest method are powders!  They may not last as long but the disappearance of the product can actually work better ---- a more natural effect.

I like to use the Make Up For Ever's Contour/Highlight KIT.  You can head on to their store and pick the right shade for you - I believe they have different versions for different skin tone.

Here are some subtle contour/highlight tips I learn through the years ---

Driver’s License Renewal tips

 

Hi AMW Friends!
My driver's license expired on my birthday last February 2022.  Because of COVID, I did not renew my license until recently.  

There are a lot of queries from AMW friends on Instagram that is why I've decided to create this content for easier understanding.

First, you can start renewing your license 60 days before expiration date.  

Second, you need to register online at LTO Portal.

After Registering, go back and do the Validation exam as boxed below.

Once you pass the exam, you will be emailed the PASSING Certificate from LTO, print it out and bring it with you at LTO centers.  

Here are the steps needed to be done on my IG reel.  Feel free to click video below or watch HERE.

That's It! Feel free to message me or comment below for any queries.

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