Aegyo-Sal Tutorial

 

The Aegyo-sal trend has been around for as long as I can remember.  It was around way back when I started Blogging which was year 2007-2008.  Why is it such a hit again?

Blame Tiktok and IG reels!  These videos make it even more fun to try this trend!

I personal think NOT everyone should jump in to this trend as this look isn't meant for everybody!  Haven't you noticed most who does Aegyo-sal look uses satrated Filters too?  Because to really make look work, you got to have a super smooth makeup base,  and well, you should NOT have dark undereye circles and puffy eyes!  

If you said yes to those "don'ts"...it's finally time to do this look!

I had to use thicker concealer to hide undereye dark circles and did the Aegyo-sal tutorial darker than usual for it to show up on video.  In reality, the less obvious, the better!

After trying out so many products, the best ones to use for Aegyo-sal is a crease liner pen from Kate Tokyo.  Most video tutorials uses eyebrow powders or contour powder but they won't last!  They won't!!!  And I am speaking as someone who has dry skin, does not perspire on the face and does not oil up!  Imagine if you have oily skin?

Watch this quick tutorial and let me know your thoughts, would you like to try this trend?  I only did this once for the video tutorial but if you ask me, I would not take the extra effort to create such look!

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Love Month Look

 

Hi AMW Friends!

I’ve said it so many times, February is my favorite month for so many reason!  

There’s Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year (mostly celebrated in this month), My Birth Month, Ash Wednesday usually falls on this month and cooler weather of course.  If not because of COVID-19, we are probably going to Tagaytay every weekend for that blast of cool and fresh air!  How I wish the pandemic will be all behind us soon!

So back to my small world here at home, I have been staying in my office / “Beauty Room” more often.  Playing with new and old makeup can lighten up my mood anytime of the day.

I recently got all these goodies from Sephora , I got super excited and tried the Huda Beauty Naughty Nude Palette immediately together with the Nudestix x Pony collection.

Here’s the final look!  Very pink right?

True Beauty K-Drama Lim Joo-Kyung Makeup Look

 

I don’t know about you but True Beauty has a certain charm to me!  I usually do not watch Kdramas that are ongoing!  I dislike the fact that I have to wait weekly to know what’s going to happen next!  Call me impatient - I am!  (When it comes to K-Drama!)

This one was an exception.  When I first watched some short clips on Facebook videos, I searched on the drama right away and watched Episodes 1-6 (the last was episode 6 for year 2020).  I knew the drama could be superficial to some but it has deeper roots.  

At the age of 15 or 16, I suffered from hormonal imbalance and had really bad acne.  So bad I don’t have photos to prove because I disliked taking photos!  For an extrovert to turn introvert and hide from parties and gatherings, I relate to the charater Lim Joo-Kyung so much that I cry whenever she cries.  

I was never bullied like her but I knew the sudden lack of confidence when you are at that young age of highschool student - ahhhh I even remembered talking to my crush and he was literally starting at my cheeks !  I just want the earth to swallow me!  

Even when I turn back time, I probably won’t be able to do what Joo-Kyung did, I can’t wear makeup for the life of me!  Studying in a strict Catholic School, I’ll get kicked out faster than having a lovelife!  *laughs*

But now that I’m way older, I’ve decided to play with the makeup looks created by the character because I love how fresh and natural she looked even if the character was known to have put so much foundation!  

P.S.  I never claim to look like Moon Ga Young the actress but I tried my best to recreate the makeup look of that particular photo! (Above)

How do you like it?

I would probably throw in a nice pair of lashes but since the character is a highscool student, I’ve decided to forego this step!

For this look, I’ve tried lightening up my brows and make it more subtle and natural looking since my original brows are WILD and thick!  I also use a bright eyeshadow color to mimic bright looking eyes and used pencil liner instead of liquid for subtle definition.  I also drew in some false lashes at the lower lashline because the actress has huge-looking eyes in this drama!

The most distinct feature of Joo-Kyung is her just-bitten lips!  She always use a nice shade of red at the center of her lips making her lips look youthful!  And lastly, I did not forget to highlight my skin and skipped concealer on my undereye area and created Aegyo-Sal (puffy undereye).  Koreans believe having fat deposits under the eyes represents youthfulness!  

East vs. West Makeup Looks

 

Hi AMW Friends!
I have been meaning to do this video ever since I started doing short IG TVs.  The laziness to edit and busy schedule got me so I only had a couple of months after to finally made this half face versus look into reality and I am so happy I did it because I've always wanted to know which particular look would suit best my face shape and features.

What do you think?  Can you spot which side is the Eastern side and which side is West?

As written on my IG post, I am not discriminating a particular look, I just based my makeup styles from books I read, videos I've watched and several photos I have seen online.  The western look has always been my style even when I was doing makeup professionally.  This is the type of makeup that would look great on photos, videos and a bit darker in person but with the right technique, you would still look like yourself in a more polished way.

Eastern side, I am basing on our Korean, Japanese and Thai counterparts.  I've followed a couple of makeup artists from those countries and noticed a common denominator and put it on my other face!  The effect?  Very natural, glowing and dewy skin!

A closer look on Western side.
Defined and arch brows.  Creating bigger eyes with cut-crease method, winged liner, bronzer, contouring and highlighting and defined lips!  

Colors of The Sun Makeup Tutorial

It has been awhile since I wore full makeup.  It has always been natural-makeup look which is my "forte".  But for some reason, I wanted to put some color on my face after doing a Zoom Makeup Tutorial for a company.  After doing half face defined eye  makeup, I wanted to complete it and this was the outcome!

I wish I applied falsies for this look but all my lash glue dried out (I ordered online recently waiting for my stash to arrive)  As for now, this may do, a few coats of mascara from my non-existent lashes may do!

Not Your Usual Work From Home Make Up Look

Dear AMW Friends, 

I got sick for a WHOLE week with cough and colds.  Can you imagine how scared I was?  (Gosh, I hate COVID-19)!

So back to my sickness, I was more worried about Kyle as he got sick first before I did!  I was praying so hard not one of us will get fever as I'll definitely go crazy!  Thank God my prayers worked and obviously, I am back at my feet to be able to create this makeup tutorial!

With a noisy 7-year old on the side "shhh-ing" him in between my makeup application, this came out okay!  Well, I'm kind of proud with how I look so I did a lot of selfies! :P  

So yes, I would TOTALLY appreciate it if you would read this post and appreciate it at least?  

TIME CHECK 1:22am, that's me...happily typing at wee hours of the night because this is my only quiet time.  Sorry son, I love you but you are a bit too clingy :P

As opposed to my usual - simple makeup look to enhance one's beauty.  I created a more defined, a bit darker makeup look because I think there are days or times we really want to look more made-up!  A look that would register well on both photos and videos - very HD-like!

I have hooded lids on one side of my eye and another one just alright, this is, by far, the best make up technique you can try if you are just starting out!  You won't make so much mistake with "cut the crease" or even finding your crease!  

Simple Makeup Look for Mask Wearers

Hi AMW Friends!
I have done an FB Live for Make Up For Ever to do a makeup for mask wearers.  I used all Make Up For Ever products back then and this was actually done using random products I own at home.  

Meaning, you can do this makeup look using your existing makeups!  You don't need to use the same makeup products I used but please watch the video and follow my simple steps!

As much as eye makeup is the vital part of this type of makeup, I've decided to make it subtle still as a lot of you do not find applying makeup as a priority in these days and times.  As for me, I felt more confident covering my undereye circles and felt even more confident if I have a wash of color on my lids!  I picked a brighter eyeshadow makeup for this particular look because....everything has been gloomy since COVID-19 started.

Please watch my video and don't forget to subscribe my channel.  The video is simple and edited on the phone by yours truly but I hope my message will be heard and tips will serve a good purpose.

Work From Home Make Up Tutorial

As a Work From Home VETERAN, yup!  I'd like to call myself that since I worked from home for almost 10 years before I resigned.

Coming from my husband who saw how I winged this profession, he said he has never see anyone that dedicated and hardworking!  He asked me several times this question: "Don't you feel lazy?" "Won't you want to sleep?" "How do you manage to stay focus?"

Well, there's a whole lot of tips and secrets but I'm sharing the first few ones!  I will share more if you want more by commenting below! 

If you want to see my simple skincare tutorial  on how to rejunvenate tired and stressed skin, you can watch HERE.

And I will continue that efforts by creating a simple makeup that would make you look worry-free and stress-free!


Enjoy this tutorial and don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel!  Love you guys!  Stay safe!

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How to Draw and Fix Messy Brows

It is easy to do brow makeup tutorial when your brows are already shaped and trimmed.  Whether you have them micro-bladed, threaded, waxed or plucked, there are days that your brows seem to be unruly and messy and here's a quick video on how I would handle such brows!

Products mentioned/used:

• IT Cosmetics Universal Brow Pencil
• Benefit Brow Contour Pro
• Full Brow Brow Brush
• Nippon Esthetic Spoolie
• Benefit Precisely My Brow (Shade 3)
• SilkyGirl 3D Brow and Nose Shader Powder
• Kate Tokyo Brow Gel
• Benefit 3D Brow Tones Shade 2

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Party-Ready Look (Burgundy Make up Tutorial)

Hi AMW Friends!
I haven't worn full makeup in A WHILE!
Things have been busy but just the start of 2020, I've attended 1 wedding and 1 more next week!  So I have to brush off my make up game and created this look that I lot of you asked for! 

It also helps if you style your hair differently!  Just simple curls and waves can make you look different that usual - different in a YOU-way!

Enjoy the video!  I apologize for the video format because this was originally made for IG TV! 

College Makeup Look using Crayons Cosmetics

Happy Monday AMW Friends!

I am so excited to share another tutorial video for you!  I've done it using a legit camera instead of my usual iPhone!  This is super big for me for someone who is "technically-challenged"  LOL

I hope you can show some love because I really enjoyed this video and will do my best to post more!  As for now, bear with me that the video is in vertical angle because --- #AMWIGtv !

Products Used: Crayons BB Cream in Natural Beauty Crayons Contour Stick Crayons Shimmer Stick Crayons Cheek Blusher in Soft Glow Crayons Cheeks Blusher in Blooming Crayons Lip Pastel in Nutty Brown Crayons Lipsticks in Natural Lips

Enjoy!

Feel free to let me know your comments and your next video requests!
Have a wonderful day!

Crayons Cosmetics are available in HBC Stores nationwide.
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Club Clio Simply Pink Look

How I missed these Photo-torials!

If you follow me on Instagram, you have probably seen a couple of my makeup looks tutorial on #AMWIGtv , shameless plug ahead, if you are into visuals follow me there!  If you love the old school photo-torial...I am still here!  

I recently created Club Clio Simply Pink Look, as simple as that, I called the look that way because I used a Club Clio Simply Pink eyeshadow palette!  

How do you like it?

A friendly note from me, if you are into wild and highly pigmented shadow looks, this palette aren't for you!  This is best for those who are into Korean/Japanese makeup looks - subtle, young-looking and just carefree! Not much blending or thinking to worry about, you just apply the shadows you think would look good on you and go with the flow!  As free as that!

Club Clio Simply Pink Palette consists of..well..err...various shades of "subtle" pink, I have to put subtle out there because if you are aiming for HOT PINK ala Madonna, you won't find it here ! You get subtle pink in dfferent finishes though!

#AMWIGtv Christmas-Ready Glowing Makeup Look

THANK YOU for always saying I look fresh!

Truth be told, I have a couple of secrets to share why I look fresh and "glowing".  Aside from skincare, I have some secrets up in my sleeves to create that glowing skin look!

Are you ready?

I don't usually wear this much makeup, but for Christmas-Party Ready look, I created this one especially for you!  You don't need to use the exact products I used, feel free to explore and try out other brands within your reach!  But I am quite happy with this outcome thus sharing this tutorial to you...in VIDEO form!  Very amateur-ish, but you that's the best I can do to convey my tricks and tips to you!

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How to: Fresh Make up Look Without Breaking The Bank

I am finally ready to share to you my young readers who were messaging me on a single brand makeup look that won't break the bank!

When it comes to prettifying oneself, you don't have to break the bank!  You don't have to spend a lot just to look good!  You only need a couple of things ----

• Good quality makeup products that suits your skin tone and skin type.
• Products that you really use on a daily basis.

Based from my own requirements, I went for San San Makeup Products (Which, by the way, can be found at HBC Stores nationwide!)

And I was surprised to see this brand expanding into 3 categories giving me more options to choose from.  From that wide range of products - I picked my favorites and went to create a look with it.

Mind you, all products from San San Cosmetics are less than Php200.00 each (affordable!).  Was able to wear them all throughout the day without worries and would you believe I applied my makeup without extra makeup brushes or tools?  

Intrigued?  Please watch this IG TV made with love!

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A lot of my #AMWFriends are youngsters, mostly fresh out of college wanting to create a clean and simple makeup look without the need to spend a lot! Here’s a ONE brand inexpensive makeup look (without extra makeup tools) and multi-tasking some of the products! @sansancosmeticsph I hope you learn something from me in this video and feel free to request my next makeup looks/tutorials! #amwigtv #askmewhats #SanSanMakeup #SansanMakeupPH

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Please watch this simple video and let me know if you learned something or if you have other requests!

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How to Look Flawless and Fresh? #AMWIGtv

"Though shall not pile on make up!"

That has been my make up goal ever since I started my make up journey!  I remembered Keith telling me how much blush I had on!  "Parang binugbog ka!" .  Or when I have foundation too thick that doesn't match the color of my neck, I get real feedbacks (On time pa!)  I appreciate that a lot because I learn so much through this journey!

Today, after more than a decade of testing, reviewing and using makeup!  I am surprised how I can't get enough of this profession.  There's always something new to share and learn and I'm sharing yet another makeup tricks and tips for those who wants to create Flawless Looking Skin!  Key phrase ---
"Less is indeed more!"  

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I hope you enjoyed this and let me know if you learn something from me!

I'll share more tips and tricks soon!  Please do follow me on Instagram for real updates!
Shameless plug - I'm really funny on IG Stories :P

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Makeup Tutorial: Blush Pink Look

I seldom wear color on my lids, actually, I seldom wear makeup!  I'm just too lazy (and it's probably me getting old!) .  

I recently went on 2 "staycation" and realized, I even bring the least amount of makeup and most of the time, they are multi-tasking!  

So here's my simplest "blushed" makeup look!  You'll understand why the name after watching my quick #AMWIGtv !  

It is also a first for me to wear pink on lids, cheeks and lips!  Again, you'll know why this is a monochromatic look! (hint: lazy to bring more makeup! :P)

But this is also a chance for me to showcase the newest POP color that I got from Clinique.  I also used several new items like the K-Palette 1Day Tattoo Lasting Eyebrow Tint Pens which I recently reviewed.

Cheers to testing more products and let me know if you like this look!

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Full Face Avon Makeup Look #AMWIGtv

So I got invited to judge Avon's Great Glam Race early this month, one of the challenge I've seem the brand gave to the contenders is to create All Avon Makeup Look on IG TV!

The Glam Racers get the chance to grab products from Mark, Avon True and Simply Pretty for 1 minute.  Because of that, I was inspired to do a similar challenge....create an ALL AVON FACE and I came up with this!

Simple....fresh....and glowing.

I hope you like this video!

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