When Vanity Strikes -- New Make-Up!

I’m going to put it out there: I am not a beauty blogger (I'm not even a writer!); and I do not claim to be an authority when it comes to beauty or make-up.

I do like make-up, though. :)

As I have written in one of my blogs, I had enrolled in a make-up class last year through CashCashPinoy. In the class, my good friend Joyce and I learned the basics of applying make-up. Since then, I have been practicing and watching different video tutorials on YouTube.

I still suck at applying eyeshadow (LOL) but I’m quite good at drawing my eyebrows on! I’ve gotten a lot of compliments from friends and colleagues, with one even asking if my eyebrows were tattooed on! :) And just to clear things up, NO, they are not.

Last week, I got my new make-up paraphernalia and I used them for the first time yesterday. Let me share to you the pieces that I used. I’m not big on brands, so I’ll use anything as long as I get good results and I don’t break out.

Here are the products that I used:

1. Foundation: MAC Cream Foundation (1,400PHP)

I chose the sheer undertone because I didn’t want to look too made up. Like a lot of ladies would say, you could never go wrong with MAC.

2. (NEW)Foundation Powder: AVON Smooth Minerals Foundation (M108 Light Ochre, 469PHP)

Shake, swirl, and blend. Voila! The container is small and lightweight (6g) it doesn’t take up much space in my bag. It’s so easy to put on it just takes me seconds!

3. Eyebrows: Ever Bilena Matte Eyeshadow Duo (125PHP)

With the help of a couple of eyebrow brushes, I was able to create a pair of nicely shaped eyebrows.

If you'd like to follow my footsteps, here are the things that you will need: Angled Brow Brush and Eyebrow Brush

And now you're ready! How was I able to end up with these sharply defined eyebrows? Look at the pictures below!

First things first, you need to know where to start and where to end. You may use the image below as your guide in finding out where your REAL eyebrows should start, arch and end:

And now you're ready!

photocredit: www.beautylish.com



 4. (NEW)Mascarra: AVON Super Schock Max (600PHP)

I have been using Maybelline Mascarra for the longest time and this was the first time that I used AVON's Super Shock Max Mascarra. I must say I was not disappointed! I love the fine bristles of the brush that kept my lashes from clumping together, giving my lashes a fuller and thicker effect. Even my lower lashes are screaming bloody HELLO!

5. (NEW) Blush: Maybelline Light Rose Blush (a gift from my trainee); thanks, Net!)

I just love my new soft pink blush! The blush gave my cheeks a natural looking flush; and it also has a shimmer effect that gave my cheeks a dewy glow. Spell SUNKISSED!

6. Lips: Maybelline New York [Lip] Smooth Color and Care (Cherry 95PHP)

And here is my go-to lip gloss! IfI don't have time to put make-up on, I just make sure to swipe this magic tube to give my lips an instant tint and gloss. For yesterday's look, I was gunning for a no-make-up look, that's why I used a lip gloss and not my usual light pink lipstick.

Here's a before and after:

Iba talaga nagagawa ng make-up at lighting no?

What about you? Do you have any recent beauty finds?