Wearable Strawberry Makeup Look

 Hi AMW Friends.

It has been going round the beauty community a cute look that focuses on the cheeks.  A beautiful flushed cheeks and bright lips I name it Strawberry Makeup since I am a fan of Strawberry Shortcake and I remember putting her blush and lip color when I was younger.

Here's my wearable version any age can rock!

For this look, I focus on a super clean base so the blush and lip color will pop.  I used a neutral shade for eye makeup and made sure to highlight my cheeks.

Makeup Used:

• @itcosmetics CC in Light
• @tartecosmetics Sculpt Tape , Radiant & Corrector Shape Tape
• @pixibeautyph On The Glow Bronze Warm Glow
• @bobbibrownph Espresso Brow Pencil , Gel Liner Black Ink
• @narsissist Uninhibited Eyeshadow Palette
• @maccosmeticsph Stack Mascara , Locked Kiss Ink Vicious, Fix Plus Lavender
• @lauramercier Transulcent Pressed Setting Powder
• @cliniqueph Berry Pop Blush
• @makeupforever Ultra HD Lip Booster, Aqua Liner Pencil
• @cathydollphils Lip & Cheek Beauty To Go Gangnam

Look: From Tired to Energetic

 YOU and ME!  Should be an expert with our own faces.  I have read comments on: “I can’t put makeup on!”  “I just don’t know how to apply makeup!”

I can’t seem to accept that fact because I started saying those statements as early as highschool and changed my own thinking when I grabbed makeup samples from my Aunts in Canada and started practicing on my own face looking like a bruised student but still washed it off (with NOT makeup remover) but soap!  

You may bash me for saying this but makeup is a skill that can be learnt!  I am NOT good with Art class and always have the lowest scores in all my subjects but I ended up being a makeup artist because I WANTED TO!  

I am still not as good (well no one will ever be) compared to the greatest famous MUAs out there but I strive to learn and improve my craft every chances I get!

So to YOU reading this who thinks makeup is rocket Science….well, you don’t have to start with Smoky Eye Makeup Looks right away or try to perfect a winged liner.  You cn start as easy as blush placement application or applyig lipstick that would make your face appear brighter!

Makeup application is not only a skill you need to learn, you also need to have a skill of being comfortable enough to practice on your own skin and pick the right shades that make you feel GOOD whenever you see your own reflection.  I mean, do not pick colors that look good on Kpop idols are stars but instead, wear colors that make you feel beautiful!

Wow with my speech right?

Well, I have been trying to push some of my readers and followers who were messaging me telling me how clumsy they are when it comes to makeup.  I just can’t seem to accept that fact because I can call that myself.  I can’t even seen to cut a straight cut as of this very moment!

If you felt attacked by my message, feel free to click.X and leave this post because I do not welcome negativity….but if you understand my point of view, feel free to continue reading because I love you guys and wanted to push you guys to strive harder —- not only about Makeup but life in general!

GRWM: Event Makeup Look in 30 Minutes Less

 

Hi everyone! 
Gosh, it is almost a month that I last updated here!  Where did the SUMMER VACATION went?

If you follow me on Instagram #ShamelessPlug , you know that my son had his first Holy Communion (for Roman Catholics) and did you know that kids had to attend 3 days Catechism classes while parents need a 2-3 hours session separately? 

We also had a reconciliation day so that covers the whole week of August!  Aside from that, I managed to grab a couple of PR Consultancy opportunities so that kept me super busy as well.  

Anyway, before I go any further about my personal stories, you are probably here for the Get Ready with Me look in 30 minutes less!  Now that you know my schedule, you know that 30minutes is the only available period of time for full face makeup look.

When in rush, it helps to use a pop of color on lips like RED or Deep Burgundy.  A loud lip statement would make your overall look unique.  It looked like you spent a lot of time doing your makeup but in reality, you just did a bit of lipstick swiping!

Makeup used:

MAC Prep and Prime
@itcosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream (available @sephoraph )
@kikomilanoph Active Foundation Stick
@lauramercier Loose Setting Powder in Banana
@bobbibrownph Perfectly Defined Long Wear Brow Pencil
@hourglasscosmetics Bronzer and Blush
@kaneboglobalph Eyeshadow Palette
@kpalette_ph 24H Real Lasting Eyeliner started using Brown then Black
@makeupforever Aqua Liner Pencil
@prettysecretph Mermaid Mascara (fave!)
@maccosmeticsph Velvet Teddy and Locked Kiss Ink in Vicious
@maccosmeticsph Fix+ Lavender

Bobbi Brown First Date Look

 

* Bobbi Brown Skin Longwear Weightless Foundation
* Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil
* Bobbi Brown Powder
* Bobbi. Brown Luxe Matte Lip Color in Tawny Pink

The hustle and bustle of makeup school.  I remembered lugging my heavy trolley makeup traincase after a busy day at work to Basement Academy - the first makeup school I enrolled to.  It was not an easy feat.  We started classes as early as 6pm and sometimes ends at around 11pm to 12am!  That was intense!  

And because I get so many faces to prettify - make up school provides model, I remembered saying a short prayer thanking GOD how the school is located right by the mall!  I was able to hop on to Rustans at Shangri-La Mall Ortigas to buy some of the must-haves when it comes to makeup artistry.  

I had to purchase the Bobbi Brown Gel Liner for Avant Garde makeup looks.  I had to draw a whole TREE OF EDEN on the face of my model and a gel liner is my favorite "outliner".  Ahhh those were the fun days.

Looking back, I have been using a lot of this brand professionally but always kept the best for clients and not really using them for myself.  That said, this year's Valentine's Day, I've decided to create a full Bobbi Brown Makeup FIRST DATE Look because I did not get to wear makeup on my first date --- I was only 17 years old when I dated my then BF now Husband :D.

Don't judge my pose, this will be my makeup look if I am ---

17 years old.
Going out on a first date.

Please keep in mind that we have different makeup styles!  Some likes to wear more makeup on first dates because that is just how they are!  They wanted to show their artistry through makeup and props to you for that!  

To Each Their Own --- when it comes to make up and all other things!  SO yes, you do you!  I do me.

THIS IS ME!

I like to have a clear, matte base because to be young, is to have matte skin :P  Everybody's oiling up with our crazy weather so I wanted to depict the look of --- I am fresh, I am NOT bothered by my sweat and oil glands! 

Butter inspired Makeup Look

 

Butter - Billboard’s No. 1 song as of the moment.

I have been listening to it ever since it was played on BTS Official Channel.  

For fun I recently got a package from Secondate Beauty and decided to create a BUTTER-inspired makeup using the Secondate Beauty Instapeach Eyeshadow Palette.  

So I ended up with this look! What do you think?

I also got some safety merch from KORMNL.  The face mask container is the bomb! I super love it and it comes with yellow-colored masks!  I mean the colors aren’t important more importantly, I am protected...but let’s face it the color does matter in brightening up my day!  

I also have a cute heart-shaped yellow alcohol container!  Been using it ever since I received this!

Summer-Ready Look (Fake Tan) inspired by Cleopatra

 

Yes, I am not sure what Cleopatra is doing in my summer-inspired look but when I think about Cleopatra, I am thinking about her bronzey-glowing skin and I had her in mind when I was creataing this look!  Instead of going Cleopatra-style with the winged liner, I changed it into something more wearable!  Here’s the final look!

Do you like it?

Products Used: (@ is the account on Instagram, feel free to search for them!) 

• @niyoandco_ph Mr. Foundation no. 3
• @benefitph Hello happy Air Stick Foundation shade 2
• @lauramercier Translucent Setting Powder in Translucent Honey
• @benefitph Brow Microfilling Pen in Light Brown
• @imagic.ph Brow Tint
• @bobbibrownph The Essential MultiColor Eye Shadow Palette in Bold Burgundy
• @bobbibrownph High shine Liquid Eye Shadow in Copperhead used on both eyes and cheeks
• @lifefordparisph liquid liner pencil in Black
• @makeupforever Aqua Resist Smokyshadow in Quartz and Cinder
• @imagic.ph Warerproof Eyeliner Pencil in Black 
• @ofracosmeticsph All Glowed Up Beverly Hills
• Mark by @avonph Pro Line Perfector 

The star product in this makeup look is the Bobbi Brown High Shine Liquid Eye Shadow in Copperhead.  It brought a natural glow on both my eyes and cheeks.  It wasn’t supposed to be used on cheeks but we all know we love multi-tasking products.  Anything good for the eyes can work for the rest of the face!  I’m glad the bronzy color is just right even for fair skinned gals!  

The lip color is also another thing, if you made glowing eye makeup and cheeks, stick to matte lips to divert attention towards the upper half of your face!  Can you imagine how confusing everything will look with shiny lips too? 

Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long Wear Brow Pencil Review

 

Hi AMW Friends!

Happy Friday!

Today, I will be sharing a super nice eyebrow pencil from the brand Bobbi Brown called Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long Wear Brow Pencil in Espresso.

I have always been a fan of this brand in terms of professional and personal use.  I have relied on the Bobbi Brown Gel Liner for so many years I can’t seem to survive without them in my kit.

For the first time, I tried their Eyebrow pencil and I was literally shaking my head thinking: “Why just NOW?”

Apologies for the Quarantine brows!  I haven’t had my brows professionally trimmed and shaped professionally.  I kind of enjoyed this bushy brow “Brooke Shields” effect.

So back to this pencil, there are a total of 8 shades on website - Espresso is located at 2nd to the last (Meaning 2nd to the last darkest shade!). It is defined as A black brown; for dark/darkest brown to black hair with a neutral undertone.

This shade is perfect for my hair color and skin tone!  It was like I went to the store and the SA handpicked this for me!

Swatch: Espresso

One Lipstick Look

Busy girls in general, what’s your ultimate tip when it comes to makeup application when you only have a couple of minutes to spare?

Do you lug around a HUGE makeup bag for retouch?

Do you have to use different makeup products for each application?

If you answer YES to any of the 2 questions above, I will be your angel today!  

Here I am using only 2 products - a face powder and a lipstick to create this overall look!  Keep in mind I have full brows to begin with so I’m okay with only 2 products, if you don’t have brows, well, let’s add that extra step to fill in your brows and we’re ready to go!  Okay?

Before I share to you my 1 minute IGTV, I want to share the product I used - Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Cherry.

If you are on a look out for this brand, they have Gift of Love Pre-Sale Exclusive happening from January 22 to February 3, 2021 at Beauty by Lazmall!

Choose a pre-sale offer on Bobbi Brown Official Flagship Store in Lazada and pay for deposit from today until February 4.

Pay balance on February 5 to complete the purchase!  

January 2020 Favorites #AMWIGtv

Here you go!  My January 2020 Monthly Favorites!
I've been doing random monthly favorites on IG Stories and I've decided to make it more professional - nah...I just want to document it properly so everyone gets the chance to see my faves at the same time, it will be nice to look back at this particular category and see how things can change when I grow older - and wiser!  I wish I've done it 10 years ago!  :D

Oh well, it's never too late to start!

Enjoy watching and let me know which particular brand sparked your interest!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Updated AM Skincare Routine

Hi AMW Friends!

Sharing to you my current morning routine because I am testing out new products!  But basically, this is what I do --- Cleanse, Tone, Hydrate (Mists) and Moisturize adding Sunscreen because Sunscreen is LIFE!

I will also continue this series with a Christmas-Ready makeup tutorial then HAIR!

I had fun doing this mini #AMWIGtv tutorials.  Let me know if you want more!

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Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

How to: Wavy Hairstyle with Volume #AMWIGtv

I’m sharing this quick messy waves hair tutorial to keep your moods up!

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Products used:
- @yvesrocherph Detangling Water
- @nekkidmanila Sea Salt Spray
- Grande Curls Hair Curler (hot this years ago @beautymnl ) - @kerastase_official Oleo Relax Serum available @hairmnl (#BeautyTruth T-shirt from @bobbibrownph)

How do you like it so far?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation Review

I first talked about the Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF40 PA+++ on IG stories.  At the back of my head as I was talking to you guys, I was also thinking: "Is this a new launch?  Why have I seen this bottle from a couple of years ago?  Is this new or reformulated?"

I've always been a fan of the Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless foundation, but if you want something literally there not only as makeup but skincare, check this out because this product benefits you as both skincare and makeup!

And to answer my previous question, this is the same product launched a couple of  years ago but well-deserved for some special attention.

See healthy, beautiful skin. Formulated with Lychee, Bamboo Grass and Cordyceps Mushroom extracts, this high-powered formula helps give skin the energy it needs to look fresher and younger. Super silky emulsion floats over skin's surface for a flawless yet natural look–instantly and day after day. Goes beyond the surface, beautifying skin with a powerful combination of serum ingredients. Helps support skin's cellular energy and also offers key anti-aging benefits for a smoother, firmer, more lifted look. Ultrafine pigments cover imperfections without settling into fine lines. Plus, SPF helps prevent future damage.

Radiance in a Tube?

Don't you wish you can fake good skin?

With the right makeup, you probably can!

I have always been into primers that add radiance to my dull skin.  I am NOT joking when I say I have dull skin, I do have clear skin at times (not now as I am majorly breaking out!)  but since I don't have sufficient intake of water (yes, inaaamin ko!)  plus, I tend to sleep very late at night (not good!), my skin is dull and blah....

But when I go to my "ego-boosting" social media page a.k.a. Instagram, I always get the compliment of "Ang fresh mo!" "You have good skin!"  "Your skin is glowing!"

I am not complaining, but I will be honest with you, most of the time, it is MAKEUP!

I loved a couple of radiance primers int he past, the most used and loved is the Benefit THAT GAL Brightening Primer which I used for more than 5 years now.  I finished up a total of 4 tubes and still highly recommend this to my friends!  

But because I am Ms. AMW and I do a lot of product trials, I recently tested Bobbi Brown's newest primer called Primer Plus Radiance with SPF35 PA+++.

"A multitasking face primer designed to illuminate the complexion, blur imperfections and help even out the skin tone.  Illuminates complexion with ultra-fine pearl pigments.  Helps prevent sun damage with UVA and UVB protection.  Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free"

AMW June Favorites

I have been sharing my monthly favorites ever since late last year on IG Stories and only until today I get to save them up and post them just for "reference".  I mean, sayang ang hardwork to do all those stories and for them to be gone in 24 hours!

Please watch and enjoy my June favorites and do comment and list down your own June 2019 favorites!

Do you have a favorite from the items I mentioned?
What are you looking for July 2019 Favorites?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

I met Bobbi Brown's Crushed Liquid Lip

If you finally found a feel-good formula for a lip product, you embrace it right away and wear it on a Monday!

That's how I felt when I first tried the newest Crushed Liquid Lip from Bobbi Brown.

Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip

Php1,450.00 (approx $29.00)

Available in 14 shades 

The look of a liquid lipstick meets the comfortable feel of a balm and the plumped-up sheen of a gloss. Created with a superfruit blend featuring cranberry, blueberry and raspberry extracts, this emollient-rich, full-coverage formula glides on with pure color pigments and offers nourishing comfort and moisture—both instantly and over time.

Featured as the "best lipstick" in O, The Oprah Magazine (May 2019).

Paraben-free, phthalate-free, sulfate-free, talc-free, mineral oil-free, gluten-free.

House Of Luxe On My Lips

 Happy Monday AMW Friends!
Today, I will share my thoughts on Bobbi Brown's House of Luxe collection.  Well, NOT all of them but I was able to try 2 finishes out of 3 from the collection.

Just so you know, there are 3 categories to choose from
1. Luxe Lip Color
2. Luxe Liquid Lip
3. Luxe Liquid Lip Velvet (in matte and high shine finish)

Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color in Cheeky Peach 

and Bobbi Brown Luxe Liquid Lip in Barely Nude2

Bobbi Brown Luxe Matte Lip Color

Php1,850.00

Oil-infused powders delivers a weightless feel.  Pure matte powder pigments provide vibrant color payoff.  12-hour formula offers a smooth and luxurious texture.

Punch on my Lips, Not in my Drink!

I started to enjoy lipliners especially when they are getting more pigmented and glides on easier than before!  What I dislike about lipliners/lip pencils though is how thin they are and how it takes longer time for me to apply since I have full lips!  

Art Sticks (also known as Lip Crayons) are the answer to my "full lips" problem.  But, most of them tend to be drying and not as pigmented thus I end up exfoliating my lips instead of applying color to them!  

I recently discovered Bobbi brown Art Stick during a quick visit at the SM Beauty Section and got myself a shade called PUNCH.  I haven't been into bright colored lip products lately but this has definitely been a huge exception to the rule!

Housed in a jumbo crayon packaging, you get the Bobbi Brown name printed and the bottom part of the pencil is the shade.  This is a wooden pencil so you need to make sure you own a jumbo sharpener to be able to sharpen this.  I am not sure if Bobbi Brown locally sells this with the jumbo sharpener but they definitely have a specific Bobbi Brown Jumbo Sharpener!

Lipstick meets liner—this chunky pencil glides on effortlessly and delivers a creamy matte finish to instantly step up any look. The perfect blend of emollients and shea butter creates a rich creamy texture that allows for smooth and effortless application with incredibly comfortable wear. The enclosed sharpener ensures a precision application every time.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dear AMW friends, I'll stop talking about food for the first time on a Sunday because today marks the first day of October.  As we all know, October maybe known for the month of Halloween Parties, or maybe, 13th month pay to some?  Or, a month that signifies how close we are to Christmas?  Or beer drinkers out there --- Octoberfest?  

For me, October is BCA month!  Thanks to Beauty Blogging I get to learn all these campaigns and one of them is from the brand very close to my heart because this brand heeled my crazy skin when I started blogging --- Clinique.

As we all know, Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women globally.  Thankfully, a beauty company Estee Lauder goes beyond physically beauty and approximately 150 million pink ribbons have now been distributed at the Estee Lauder Companies' beauty counters worldwide.  

This year is no different, but it is actually more iconic because The Campaign marks its 25th Anniversary #PinkRibbon25 (search them on Instagram for more information).   (Pink Ribbon 25 because 25 years ago, there was no Pink Ribbon,) 

With Kate Kathleen Reyes, Marketing Executive of Clinique Philippines.

I fondly call her my baby sister!

And what made this shoot even more fun?  When you do it with Blogger Friends who support the same cause as you!

How To: Special Events Make Up

Hi AMW Friends!  This post will be full of AMW photos so please bear with me!  As much as I would love to lessen the products I used, well, for the first time in AMW history, I think I used more than 10 products!  Well, forgive me for such tedious tutorial because I was requested to do a Special Events Make Up and when it comes to special events, we do need a lot of help to make us look like the better version of ourselves!  Right?

Well, before I proceed with my make up "photo-torial", I want to say, today is my Mom's birthday!!!  And I am feeling generous today by awarding my top commenter "rhaindropz"!  You can see her name popping on my top commenter list on the right hand side!  So Rhaindropz, if you are reading this, comment below and tell me you won together with your full name and mailing address!  I'll message you personally on what I will send you!  It's worth it I promise you!

Now back to the tutorial....here's my version of Special Events Make Up!

And if you find something different with my photo, well, you are right!  I am finally wearing contacts after so many years!  (Posts HERE and HERE)

And I'm loving the new contact lens brand I'm wearing  because it looks way more natural than the Korean Lenses I've tried! 

AMW Wore: Air Optix Lens in Sterling Gray

Initial thoughts: Feels very comfortable to wear and I definitely love the effect of Sterling Gray on me!  I can't wait to try out  more colors!

If like me, you plan to wear contact lens, please wear them before you do your make up!

What I Wore at GirlStuff Elite Bloggers' Collection Launch and as a Host

Hi AMW friends!

Remember when I posted on IG that I'm doing my makeup inside the car? Well, it was a very busy day last March 30, 2015!  It was the launch of my nail polish shade from my favorite brand of safe polish called Girl Stuff and the shade is called AskMeWhats (Read about the event HERE).

Aside from me being busy as a "guest" on that day's event, I am also the host and semi-organizer of that said event!  

Can you imagine just how busy that day was for me?  SUPER!

My game plan?  Well, I originally do not want to wear the dress I plan to wear on the event but I don't want to bring so many stuff with me and I'm really not sure if there's a good changing area at the event's place so I opted to go out with a lilac colored dress, Havaianas Flats and tied my hair in a tight bun make-up free as I drove myself to Fort Bonifacio.

Upon arriving the event area and parked my car, I sat inside the car and did my makeup!  It took me less than 10 minutes so everything was okay!

P.S. Give me a hand as I got the chance to take selfie pa! :P

No Filter as sunlight is definitely the best natural filter in the world!

Products used: Bobbi Brown Rich Caviar Eye Palette, Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner

 Heavy Rotation Powder Eye Brow, Happy Skin Feeling Sculptacular Face Contour Kit

Artdeco Bronzing Glow Blusher