AMW Met CBeauty

Who is the girl behind CBeauty?

Cristina Madara!

Cristina Madara, is an image consultant and beauty expert and I am so happy to have finally met her a couple of weeks ago! The first meeting was a smooth one because we immediately bonded over coffee, sweets and what else?  Makeup!

Cristina is an avid educator and creates informative video-blogs through her Youtube Channel.  She also works closely with various brands that's why I can immediately spot the makeup products and brands she love.

AMW Makeover: Bridal Makeup

Hi AMW friends!
It's another Makeover day!  I hope you like the before and after photos I show and let me know if you have any questions by commenting below!

I've done a lovely bride last Saturday and I really enjoy being part of such exciting event!  That is one reason why I concentrate more on Bridal makeup because the energy is just amazing! 

Here's my gorgeous bride very pretty even sans makeup!

Before and After Noelle

Skin type: Oily and Acidic

Request: Keep the oil at bay at the same time, make sure foundation doesn't darken on her.

I did Trial Makeup on her several weeks before the wedding.  The makeup I've done on her for trial is lighter as compared to the day of her wedding.  Well, I always darken the makeup of my brides on the day of her wedding because of the harsh lighting from photographers.

This Year, My Favorite Red Lipstick Is....

Happy first day of February!  My favorite month of the year!  Aside from being a "love" month, it is the month of my birthday!

To celebrate the month of hearts (though I celebrate it every month!), I would like to share to you my favorite red lipstick for the year!

On a normal day, you won't see me wearing red lipstick except on special occasions or probably special date nights!  Why?  Well, I may have found a couple of good red lipstick brands that works for my skin tone but I find it difficult to maintain them for the rest of the day without worrying much on lip dryness.

Yes, red lipstick can MAKE or BREAK a look!  (And I experience that within 24 hours!)  It MAKEs me look sexy upon application but several hours after, it BREAKs my look with the crocodile red lips that chaps, cracks and bleeds!  (not sexy!)

Recently, I've shared to everyone my SOS KIT that I received from CloseUp White Now (read post HERE). From that kit, I was able to find my best red lipstick to date!  No wonder it's pricey, luxurious, gorgeous --- it's from Coco Chanel!

Rouge Coco in Gabrielle

For the first time, I've found a red lipstick that doesn't require me to "prep" my lips several minutes prior to application!  I don't need to exfoliate my lips with a damp toothbrush or apply a lip gloss on top just to make sure the crocodile lips in me doesn't show up midday! 

Rouge Coco is creamy and soft in texture making it easy for me to apply straight from tube.

Before and After Photo of me

wearing Gabrielle

I have tested wearing this product the whole day and so far, it does wear off after eating and drinking but I can easily re-apply the lip color and my lips would remain moisturized!  The added plus factor?  The gorgeous shade which is true red, neither warm nor cool so I would imagine any women of any skin color would look good in this!

This classic red shade also helps make my teeth appear whiter even Mr. AMW exclaimed: "Okay ah!" while taking a shot of my lips!

AMW wearing Rouge Coco in Gabrielle 

Proud to say: "I'm comfortable and confident with this!"

Have you found a perfect red lipstick for the year 2013?
What's the brand and shade?

So far, I have found great red lipsticks over the past years but the Rouge Coco Lipstick from Chanel is extraordinary in terms of its moisturizing properties and of course, the price!  This is definitely pricier than your regular lipsticks but I don't mind splurging once in awhile for my oh-so-poor dry lips!  If you're born with soft and supple lips...drop down on your knees and thank the heavens! *winks*

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I Wonder: What Will You Include in Your SOS Kit?

Before the year 2012 ended, I got an invite from Bridges PR for a nice lunch and unveiling of a "Beauty Secret".  I have to admit, I was very intrigued, but because morning sickness got the best of me, I had to decline and prayed I get to know what these "Beauty secrets" are!  

Thanks Franco, for sending me the SOS kit that's perfect not only for the holidays but wonderful as these are instant beauty fixes I need since I don't feel and look good at this time of my life!  Come on, hormones!  Who can control them?

SOS Beauty Kit

Included inside the kit are wonderful must-have products to make any girl survive a day looking like a diva.  Okay, not really a diva but at least, well made up to face anyone!  

Do you spot familiar brands and products?

Some Instant Fixes ---

1. Pouch - any cute pouch you own that would fit all your essentials.
2. CloseUp White Now - I have used this product for a year and used this daily after lunch!  This product does help whiten your teeth instantly because of its Blue Foam Technology.  (Think why red lipstick with blue base can make anyone's teeth whiter?  Same concept!)
   
3. Acca Kappa Travel Toothbrush - or any brush that you can bring at work!
4. Maybelline Falsies Mascara - this mascara is great for volumizing your lashes.  As for me, I still love my Maybelline Volum' Express mascara!
5. Nars Orgasm - true to the name of the product, it gives a nice euphoric vibe to anyone who wears this.  This blush I have one in my makeup train case and I have another one for personal use!  This works for most skin tones! 
6. The Balm Kabuki Brush - the K-brush is the easiest brush to tote during travel due to its size and various functions!  This works not only as a blush brush but also a powder retouch brush!
7. Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in Gabrielle - Red lipstick will always be an instant fixer to any girls!  Though it is a bit scary to wear red mid-day, a deep warm red shade as the Gabrielle from Chanel works so well anytime of the day!  I can get away with no eye makeup on wearing just this lip shade! 

Check out the gorgeous shade!  This is my current favorite red lippie as of the moment!  Even Mr. AMW (who's not used to seeing me wear bright red lipsticks) approved this!

A girl, of course can bring much more makeup as long as she has the space for it!  Given the chance to add my SOS kit, I would add my favorite setting powder and my recent favorite face illuminizer as of the moment!  Benefit's Girl Meets Pearl!  Can't blame me, I'm a "glowy skin" type of girl!

Now, it's my turn to take a "virtual peek" on what's in your SOS Kit!  If you are given this size of a pouch, I WONDER --- "What Will You Include in Your SOS Kit?"

Aside from the products listed above, I want to add that SMILING is the best secret in making even a makeup-free face look gorgeous!  Try it!  It's free! :D

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