Holiday Look: Glossy Red Lips

It's only 28 days before Christmas! Who's excited?! Christmas is my favorite holiday because it brings family together, and everyone seems really happy and nicer. Many of us will be attending lots of parties and celebrations during this season, so I came up with a holiday inspired makeup. I will be creating a few more holiday makeup videos, and I am starting with Glossy Red Lips.

Red is the color of Christmas, and many of us do wear red lips on parties during the holidays, so I created a look that's easy to do but make you appear polished, classy, and sexy. Anyone can do this makeup for there aren't really so much technique used to create this look. I applied light and matte colors on the eyes, and added falsies to give it a dramatic effect. The key to this makeup is the face, which we need to keep flawless. Red lips can accentuate the redness on the face, so concealing and using a full-coverage foundation is advisable. However, if you have very good skin and do not have too many imperfections or redness to cover, light coverage foundation or bb cream is perfect! I kept the face matte and didn't use anything with shimmer or highlighter as glossy red lips already gives the face a lot of attention. 

Products Used:

Face

ELF Studio Mineral Infused Primer

Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff

Loreal Visible Lift Firming Foundation in Nude Beige

Maybelline Angel Fit Concealer 02

BYS Concealer in Light

Revlon Translucent Loose Powder in Natural

NYX Sunny Bronzer

Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush in Creamy Cinnamon

Eyes

The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Auto Eyebrow #4

Revlon Colorstay 12 Hour Eyeshadow Quad in Buff

Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil in Black

Avon Extra Lasting Mascara in Black

ELF Natural Lash Kit 

Lips

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Wine

To see how this makeup is done, please watch the video.

  

If you like to wear a matte lipstick, that will work too! Then you can highlight the tops of your cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, brow bone, and cupid's bow to add some more radiance and dimension to the face. A straight sleek hair or sexy waves will be perfect for this look!

I hope this video was helpful! :)

Everyday Subtle Smokey Eye Tutorial [Video]

I cannot get enough of smokey eye looks because it makes the eyes appear sexy, and add a hint of drama to the look. I love neutral eyeshadows because you can wear them anytime of the day, and on any special occasion. You can easily mix and match the colors to create different kinds of look.

This everyday subtle smokey eye look is very easy to do even for newbies, and all the products I used are affordable yet good-quality makeup.  If you like this look and want to see how it's done, please watch the video.

Products Used:

Face

Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral Foundation B01

Maybelline Angel Fit Concealer #02

BYS Concealer in Light

Revlon Translucent Loose Powder #2

Nyx Powder Blush in Silky Rose

Eyes

Revlon Matte Eyeshadow in Rich Sable (as brow color)

Elf 32 Piece Warm Eyeshadow Palette

The Face Shop BK904 Eyeshadow

CoverGirl Lash Blash Mascara in Black

Lips

Maybelline Baby Lips Pink Glow in Pink Blast

Brushes

San San Angled Fluff Brush

Elf Essential Eyeshadow Brush

Elf Essential Blending Brush

Generic Big Fluff Brush

Elf Stipple Brush

This look is very wearable and daytime appropriate. You can wear this to work, but maybe you can change the blush to a more neutral shade like a mauve or peachy shade if you're not comfortable with flushed cheeks. This blush look very natural though and blends well with the skin making you appear like you are blushing.

I'm quite happy with how this turned out because it made me look fresh and well rested even if I was pretty tired when I did this. Check out the eye bags, lol! I normally just wear one-color shadow when running errands but there are moments when I like to work on my makeup a bit so I look more polished. I especially add more effort when I'm tired or sick, and need a bit of a kick on my face to give me a boost :).

I hope you like this quick and short tutorial! Have a good night/day everyone! :)

How I Fill In My Brows [Video]

I have been wanting to put this kind of post up before, but I thought it was easier if I do on a video, so here it is. I'm using my laptop to take my videos because there aren't many natural lightings in my place. I'm on the process of setting up the right lighting and making practice videos, and I'm not very happy yet. Once I get the lighting figured out, I'll be able to make HD videos. I think these videos from my laptop are decent enough and will do for now :).

I have been drawing my brows for more than 10 years now because I have fine hairs :). If you have naturally full brows, you're blessed because it's a pain to fill your brows everyday! I cannot go out of the door without my eyebrows done, and I have to choose one makeup item that I can only wear; it must be a brow product. I used to have thin brows, and I think it looks too mature for my face. I believe thick brows suit me more. Nowadays, I like to draw my brows thicker because it makes me look more youthful.

This is an easy brow routine. It's not quick to do because I'm very thorough when it comes to my eyebrows, and it takes the most time of my makeup routine, but I think it's worth it as it frames my face well :).

Products Used:
Revlon Matte Eyeshadow in Rich Sable
Revlon Translucent Loose Powder

Brushes:
Marionnaud N38 Eye Brush (angeled brush with spoolie)
Generic large brush

In this video, I'm using an eyeshadow which to me is the quickest to apply as I can blend them easily. Brow pencils are really good if you draw them with a light hand using short strokes following the natural shape of your brows. If you do it well, you can make them appear like your real brow hairs.

Tips:

• If you mess up drawing your brows, you can clean them up with a concealer 
• Thick brows make you look younger
• If you are going for a sexy and more mature look, draw your brows thinner and more arched
• If you're using an eyeshadow, always use matte unless you prefer shimmery eyebrows
• Always apply with short strokes and blend well
• Seal the brows and keep them in place using a brow gel

So that's all for today! I really hope this post, and video was helpful. I will be posting more soon. It takes a lot of my time because this is my first time making videos, and editing is not easy! However, if it helps, it'll be worth it :). 

By the way, who's watching Breaking Dawn 2 tomorrow?! I heard it's good, and I cannot wait anymore :D. I wasn't really a huge fan when it started, but it grew on me because Kristin Stewart's make up looks are to die for! Her make up artist is really good!

Anyway, have a great weekend everybody! Take care! ♥

My Everyday Foundation Routine [Video]

Hello everyone! I finally decided to make my own videos, yay! I'd have to spend a lot more time though, but I hope that it's helpful to my other viewers, especially those who are new to make up. This is my day to day foundation routine, which is light coverage and using mineral foundation, perfect for daily use. I have mentioned on my previous blog post before that I avoid using a regular foundation everyday as it dries my skin and makes it look dull. So a light coverage mineral foundation is the answer!

I don't really use foundation everyday as I still prefer to use bb cream, but recently I just feel that I need more coverage than bb cream but not loading my face with too many products, I only apply one layer of the Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral Foundation, and it's all I need to achieve a nice-looking, almost flawless skin :). I am fair with neutral undertones so this foundation works okay for me. It oxidizes though so I had to get it in a shade lighter, which is the lightest that Maybelline has on this line. 

Products Used:

Maybelline Pure Liquid Mineral Foundation B01
Maybelline Angel Fit Concealer #02
BYS Concealer in Light
Revlon Translucent Loose Powder #2

Brushes:

Elf Essential Foundation Brush
Elf Studio Flat Top Brush
Elf Studio Complexio Brush
Ever Bilena Eyeliner Brush

I don't use too many products so this is a very quick and easy foundation routine. This makeup lasts about 5hrs on me before my face starts to oil because the foundation's oil control is not the best, but workable. I just blot my skin once, and it's all good again. If I'm indoors with AC, this can last me all day. If you want more coverage, pat the foundation on your skin so you get better concentration instead of using a brush, which spreads out the product and applies it thinly. If I go for a foundation routine for oily skin, I use an oil-free moisturizer and to it with a primer, and it helps to extend the staying power of my face makeup.

This is a three part video from my everyday foundation routine, how I fill in my eyebrows, and a full everyday face makeup. I'll put them up very soon so please stay tuned for that.

I hope this foundation routine post and video were helpful. If you have any question, please leave a comment below. Have a dazzling day everybody!