Sparkly Eyes Makeup Look

 

A quick make up look and I added a tip on how to clean up those fallouts.  After years of being a Bridal Makeup Artist, I mastered the art of “cleaning” because in the eyes of Professional Photographers and Videographers, the skin of their subject must be 99.9% perfect.  

You know why I said so?  I have been called so many times by photograhers and videographers to “clean up” the face of their subject - it could be a smudged eyeliner, lipstick or falling eyeshadow!

So here, I am sharing a quick tip on how to prevent dirty-looking eyes.

Yes, you are free to zoom in my photo because I cleaned up well! :D *proud*

I used my newest eyeshadow palette Natasha Denona Palette which I got from Sephora.

Easy Gradient Lips Tutorial

 

A hack!

Yes a hack! After doing gradient lips for so many times, I’ve finally found an easier and less distracting way to create one!  For someone with dry lips, the dark part or red part always look weird with an obvious demarcation mark!  And look!  I don’t have it now! 

Exactly a year ago (still during lockdown), I shared an easy, long-lasting gradient lips tutorial HERE.

Most of us do the following steps:  Apply a nude lip color first all over lipsand a dark red lip color at the center.  Yes, it works if your lips are plump and hydrated.  For lips like mine who tends to be dry and flaky, the effect won’t be as cute and healthy-looking!

The secret is the ORDER of application.  We always love to apply the neutral colored lipstick first and dab the “tint” or dark lipstick at the center of your lips.  It is still a good way if your lips are hydrated and really nice to begin with.  As for those who aren’t as blessed on the lips department (me!). Let’s do this trick for once and tell me how it goes okay?

I’ve done this trick so many times and I love the effect more than my previous tutorials!

Enjoy and please comment down below if this simple hack made a huge difference on the way you create gradient lips!  Have a wonderful mid-week!

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Different Mists and their Functions

What are mists?

I am referring to facial mists!  The products you see housed in a spray bottle or atomizer!  A product where I mostly set aside because these are "extras".  Little did I know after 10 plus years of Blogging, I would cling on this extra step as an integral part of my skincare regimen!

So there are a whole lot of Face Mists brands out their with fancy names - Face Mists, Toning Water, Atomizer, Makeup Setting Spray, Oil-control spray and a whole lot more!  So do they all work the same or should you read into details before you push them aside?

I highly recommend you to go for the latter!

I have a couple of face mists that I have tried through the years (I apologize for missing out some as I'm sure I did!)  But these are just some of the ones I use and yes, I alternately use them on different occasions for different purposes and you'll find at least 1 face mist in my bag, my table and inside the car!  (Not putting atomizers inside the car though for safety!)

Shall we begin?

If I plan to keep my skin hydrated all throughout the day, I use Avene Thermal Spring Water (Php750.00 for 150ml available at Watsons), this bottle mainly contains water and just like our body, whenever I feel like my skin is hydrated, I would immediately pull this bottle out and give my skin a breathe of fresh water!

This bottle is great for hiking as well!  Tested to refresh my senses!

Now if water ONLY doesn't make the cut because you have dry skin or your skin tends to try midday with makeup on --- go for Face Mists.

Face Mists like Esfolio Nutri-Snail Daily Soothing Mist (Php399.00 available at select stores and online stores), these types of products does not only contain water but also ingredients that keep our skin hydrated all throughout the day.  I call this moisturizer in a bottle because with makeup on, it is impossible to apply my favorite moisturizer on top of makeup so I use this instead!  With several spritz and patting motion, my skin does not feel as dry or my makeup does not look cracked like before.

I also like to use Face Mist in between makeup routine REGULARLY.  Meaning, I inject this extra step between Face Cleansing + Toning, Toning + moisturizer --- yes, I do a couple of spritz in between to keep my skin hydrated making sure the "environment" won't evaporate the newly applied moisturizer, instead, it evaporates Face Mists instead!

CLIO Kill Cover Glow Cushion Review

Whenever I see the "Kill Cover" line from CLIO... I always have the BlackPink music on top of my head: "Let's Kill This Love...da da da da..rampapapapa"

Well obviously, my first statement is totally OUT of the topic on what I'm supposed to write here but you know me..there's always something crazy going inside my head I just had to let it out.

So back to this topic, I recently got the CLIO Kill Cover Glow Cushion and because it says GLOW, I pushed aside all my cushion (even my favorite AprilSkin Magic Snow Cushion) to give way to this glowing product.

CLIO Kill Cover Glow Cushion Review

Php1,850.00
Sun radiance added to the Kill Cover’s high coverage for a perfected, healthy and illuminant complexion that glows

There are a total of 5 shades and I got shade 4 which is GINGER.  I am glad CLIO came something with not just 2-3 shades but 5!  Although the darkest shade isn't really dark so not for users with darker complexion.

Happy 2nd Birthday Club Clio!

And what to expect from the store that brings us so much joy?
A WHOLE LOT OF GREAT Skincare and Makeup products!  I am drooling when I attended their Birthday Party and I can't wait to share my thoughts on some of the items I got!

But for now, I'll just give you an "overview' on what to expect (and what to spend on) when you get inside a Club Clio store!

Let's go per brand shall we?  There's Clio, PeriPera and Goodal!  Let's start with CLIO!

CLIO launched their Pro Layering Eye Palettes and I got the Pink Palette!  Can't wait to play some cute looks with it!

There's also the most-awaited Kill Cover Glow Cushion!  This cushion (I tried on AMW IG Stories) won the hearts of many as you can see my skin glow so naturally!  And please, don't let me start talking about the packaging as it looks gorgeous!



And who would've thought primers could get any better?  The Pre-Step line from CLIO is a must as they have options to choose from!  Peach Tone Up Primer for that glowing skin, Moist Primer for extra boost of moisture before makeup application, a Pore Primer for users with Oily skin.

A Concealer That Can Cover Your Deepest Darkest Secret

If there's OMG moment for a concealer (coming from someone who uses A LOT of concealer), I will give it to CLIO's Kill Cover Pro Artist Liquid Concealer!  I know I've raised my hat on the Kill Cover Conceal-dation but there is something extremely unique about this concealer I can't help but gush about it!

Kill Cover Pro Artist Liquid Concealer

Php820.00

Available locally at Club Clio

Swatch: Shade 04 BO

This is one of the darker shade and I am thankful this works perfectly for my undereye area since it has yellow undertone.  

CLIO Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner review

I remembered the time colored pencils were a thing in the Blogosphere.  Everyone wanted the most colorful liners!  I remembered hoarding from brands like NYX, Urban Decay (247) then Make Up For Ever!

The love for colored liners died down for the past years and I found myself opting for the subtle ones --- blacks, browns, grays and beige!  

Then the Korean craze arrived our shores and the colors are coming back!  As much as I used to love colored liners, I feel most of them don't last and tends to smudge!  So thankfully, I found an alternative!  The brand that came from where else?  K-pop land!  The CLIO Gelpresso liners are not only eyeliner pencil pens --- they are GEL in a Pencil Liner format!

CLIO Gelpresso Waterproof Pencil Gel Liner

Php620.00 each

I got 5 shades to try, they are mostly shimmery because --- ahmm.... K-POP?

L-R 01 Pink Shine, 04 Maple Bronze, 05 Power Play, 

13 Golden Black and 14 Emerald Lagoon

Clio Kill Brow Auto Hard Brow Pencil Review

When you visit a Club Clio store, you'll see this brown and yellow box displayed as one of their top-selling product in store!  Personally speaking, I find an Eyebrow Pencils to be the easiest to find because they are either GOOD or BAD!  No in-between!  

But after hearing raves about this particular pencil, I have to grab one and see for myself!  I mean a pencil is just a pencil, what more can it do right?

WRONG!  I find this to go beyond my expectations and I'll tell you why!

CLIO Kill Brow Auto Hard Brow Pencil

Shade: Natural Brown

Php950.00

A hard formula, auto-type pencil for quick and easy drawing and shading of browsAngled, hexagonal tip helps precisely define brows; hard formula provides natural-looking fullness even after multiple application; long-lasting tint stays put for hours; spoolie on other end works to blend and soften color

CLIO Kill Cover Pro Pot Concealer Review

CLIO, since its' arrival in our shores, got the name of "Bad A**" concealer brand from...well, Beauty Bloggers and me!  

Check out my review on CLIO Kill Cover Conceal-dation!  This is one of those concealer that was highly recommended by the SA for my skin type but I still picked this one because of raves although I was advised by SA that this works better for normal or oily skin users!

Kill Cover Pro Artist Pot Concealer

Php820.00

 Thick texture with a yellowish tone delivers powerful concealing benefits; waterproof and sweat-proof formula provides all-day lasting power; effortlessly covers pigmentation, visible pores, and fine lines; lets you create velvety-soft flawless skin.

CLIO Mad Matte Lipsticks

Are you looking for a very lightweight, very comfortable to the lips matte lipsticks?

I've found one for you!  Under the brand CLIO, they came up with their own version of matte lipsticks called Mad Matte and I have been addicted to them ever since I tried them for the first time on my lips.  (Wearing one now while typing this by the way!)

When you look at my photos below, you'd be surprised that my lips are at its' worst state!  Drying and extremely flaking!  I applied the Clio Mad Matte Lipsticks for photos without applying lip balm underneath, loving the result!

Have you found a favorite shade from the photo?  Let me help you decide if you can't take a pick!

Let's start with the packaging, boxed in a simple black packaging with colors that represents the lipstick shade.  Looks just like regular lipstick packaging right?

WRONG!  

My CLIO Lips

When CLIO arrived our shores, I knew this is a brand that I would spend a portion of my "makeup money"!  And after trying out their 3 lip products under the Virgin Kiss Line, I knew I had to go back to Club Clio and check out for more shades!

What's good about this line is that you get to play mix and match and you can easily create gradient lips with the help of Silkuid Lip!

CLIO Virgin Kiss Tension Lip 

Shade Butter Kiss 

Clio Kill Cover Conceal-Dation Review

You all know by now how much of a concealer user I am.  Ask me to choose between foundation or concealer, I'd go for the latter!  But what if one brand offers both?

That's the recent discovery from my Club Clio visit at TriNoma mall.  As much as my heart was aiming for the out-of-stock Pro Artist Liquid Concealer, the friendly SA told me that for my particular skin condition (dry), the Kill Cover Conceal-Dation is my perfect bet!  

Because the product was in a box with a cute sponge (with casing), I was drawn to it and immediately got one!

Best decision made for the month of June 2017!

The Clio Kill Cover Conceal-Dation comes in 3 shades ---
2-BP Lingerie : Rose Beige for Healthy Glow
3-BY Linen : Yellow-toned Natural Beige that covers up redness.
4-BO Ginger: Vibrant Medium Beige

I actually tested both shade 3 and 4 and chose the latter because when it comes to Korean cosmetics, I always go for the darkest shade!

Clio Kill Cover Conceal-Dation

Php1,650.00

Club Clio Store and My Picks!

Hi AMW friends!  You've probably heard, read or even seen Club Clio and here I am, just getting really excited and talking about it!  I'm too late guys!  But better late than never for sure!

I was actually there at the launch of Club Clio but something important came up, I had to head to my mom to take care of her so I've decided to forego the store visit and it finally happened last week!  All thanks to Club Clio PH team for inviting me and for giving me a special store access!

And because I was toured by Angel, I will share to you what I learned about the store and the brands.

Located at 3rd Level, TriNoma, CLUB CLIO houses 3 brands --- Goodal, Peripera and Clio.

Once you enter the store, you'll see at least 4 displays of Goodal products.  Goodal is a clean and natural skincare line and as we all know, Koreans believe in taking care of the skin as top priority.

AMW suggests:
Green Tangerine line for intense hydration.  This line is perfect for those who have dry skin.
Keratin Care for anti-aging.
Premium line, go for Pearl Tone-Up Cream for that intense anti-aging + whitening.

CLIO Tinted Tattoo Kill Brow Review

When I received my CLIO Tinted Tattoo Kill Brow from my Althea order, I had one thing in mind...the movie KILL BILL.  So, is this product as kick-ass as Kill Bill?

The shade I purchased is in 2 Soft Brown and this product comes with a Tattoo Pen on one side and Brow Mascara on the other side.  Definitely my choice of makeup product/s because of the multi-functional properties. 

Clio Tinted Tattoo Kill Brow Says ---