FOTD: The Blur of the Stars

One thing I love about putting makeup on is the fact that you can physically look like and be like anyone or anything you want to be. With the right skills, you can transform into a surreal character or you can just re-create your whole look. That is why I consider makeup to be an art and I love creating various looks and playing with the colors in my palette. When I did this makeup look, I was actually inspired by Barbie.

Wet N Wild Megalast Lipstick

I remember my first self-bought lipstick, which is a beautiful shade of pink. After that purchase, I’ve figured that pink lippies would be my lip color forever but I stand corrected. I loved nudes and reds and I came up with the realization that any color can look good on me long as I get the perfect shade fit for my skin tone. I haven’t always been into makeup and started getting hooked only when I graduated college so finding the right shade of lipstick for me was an adventure I enjoyed and although I know what shades will already look decent on me, it’s still quite tempting to buy the shades just so you can go give ‘em a try.

FOTD: Night Out

My very first event after a few months of hiatus from blogging and attending events is the Phil-Cosmetics Expo and Erzullie VIP Shopping Party last Saturday. It was truly a night to remember because I was with my blogger friends that night, and oh how I miss them so much. Too bad we weren't complete; but at least I got to see some of 'em. Anyway, this post is about my makeup look on that night; hence, I never bothered reinventing a creative title and just named this FOTD - Night Out.

Wet 'N Wild Silk Finish Lipstick

You all know how I am always on the look out for the cheapest yet decent products in the market. So, when I came upon this lipstick from Wet 'N Wild I said, it might be worth a try. So here I am with my first Wet 'N Wild lipstick and about to share with you guys my thoughts on this product - the Silk Finish Lipstick under the 521A Shade or more popularly known as Fuchsia with Blue Pearl. What a mouthful, I know. 

"Hey, I love your lipstick shade, what is it?"
"It's Fuchsia with Blue Pearl  from Wet 'N Wild!"
"Oh, okay, Fuchsia..."
"With Blue Pearl!"
"Yeah, whatevs."


Well, yeah, you get the point, right?

FOTD: Fierce Red Lips

This is my very first FOTD wherein I had red lips. Well, this is the first time I had red lips because red lips doesn't usually look good on me or that's what I think. You be the judge. I usually just do pink lips because that's what usually looks good on me; but I love how fierce my face looks in this FOTD so I'm sharing it to you guys. Enjoy!

Glammed Up October Sale

Hey guys and gals! It's not a secret that I am the co-owner of ALL GLAMMED UP. Well, for those who do not know what it is, it's an online cosmetics shop which offers Original US Branded Makeup for a lower price. The other owner of this online is shop is one of my bestest friends, FASHIOMETICS. She is a Filipino fashion and beauty blogger based on the US.

Basically, this post is to announce our GLAMMED UP OCTOBER SALE. We're giving out 20% off all our makeup brands: NYX, Revlon, Maybelline, Wet N Wild, ELF, Jane and NYC. Our original price is already very low plus this 20% off, this is a total bargain!

That's not all. We have a surprise for our dear blogger supporters. If you blog about this sale, just provide us with the link and we'll give you an additional 5%. Now you've got a total of 25% off your purchase! Isn't that just amazing?

Please take note that when you browse our website, products are still in its original price. You can just compute the discount and round off to eliminate the decimal, okidoks?

So what are you waiting for? Order now at: http://allglammedup.weebly.com and for the bloggers, do blog about this sale with a link in our website for the additional 5%. Hope to receive your order forms soon!http://allglammedup.weebly.com

FOTD: One Fine Sunday

One fine Sunday, I decided to do this look. LOL. This is the look I had when I went to the church together with a brown off-shoulder vintage looking-floral dress. The dress may be"manang" type for some but I do love the vintage look and I think it looks good on me so I'm disregarding the "manang" stereotype. Anyway, we're talking about my makeup look, right?

PRODUCTS USED:

EYES

- Shawill Eyebrow/Eyeliner Pencil & Brush

- ELF Eyelid Primer

- Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Rosewine

- Love & Beauty Smokey Palette

- Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner in Black

- Rimmel Waterproof Sexy Curves Full Volume and Curve Mascara

FACE

- Belo Essential Day Cover

- Aerie Color Matte Liquid Foundation in Almond

- Maybelline FITME Blush in Medium Coral

- Beauty Treats Minerals Camouflage Mineral in Medium

LIPS

- NYX Round Lipstick in Frappucino

- NYC Liquid Lipshine in Fashion Ave Fuchsia 

HOW I DID IT:

Remember the first step is to always apply the moisturizer first and foremost before doing your daily makeup routine. After the moisturizer, I applied the Aerie Color Matte Liquid Foundation in Almond by stippling and blending it all over my face using the Charm Pro Stippling Brush. Even though it's a matte foundation and it gives off a powdery finish, I still want to play safe and set it off with the Beauty Treats Minerals Camouflage Mineral in Medium using my ELF Total Face Brush. For my blush , I used the Props Blush Brush to apply the Maybelline FITME Blush in Medium Coral on my cheekbone going slantly upwards.

Let's now proceed with the eyes. First I did was line my brows with the Shawill Eyebrow/Eyeliner Pencil & Brush. After that, I applied the ELF Eyelid Primer all over my lids  and used my Marionnaud Brush to apply the lighter brown shade from my Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Rosewine on my lids and the darker brown shade on my crease. After blending it well, I used the white shade from my Love & Beauty Smokey Palette to highlight my brow bone. For my waterline, I used the Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner in Black and the Rimmel Waterproof Sexy Curves Full Volume and Curve Mascara as my mascara after curling my lashes with the G-Lish Eyelash Curler.

For my lips, I applied first the NYX Round Lipstick in Frappucino and since it gave my lips a kind of like a nude look, I topped it with the NYC Liquid Lipshine in Fashion Ave Fuchsia.

This is almost similar to yesterday's FOTD but the difference in liquid foundation made a big difference. The FOTD yesterday gave my face a natural and refreshed look while this one made it look blemish-free and smooth. Great coverage for the Aerie Color Matte Liquid Foundation in Almond.

Till next post! ;)

All Glammed Up and More Makeup

Hey everyone! I know I have pending reviews which I have promised because I have been buying so many stuff these past few days; but before I begin with my reviews, let me share you the makeup which my dear friend, Fashiometics, sent for me and for All Glammed Up. I won't be able to sort 'em per product but let's just do this by brand. 

Jane Cosmetics - I love the Agua Ceuticals because it's organic plus both have SPF 30!

The EOS Lip Balm! :D

Bath & Body Works! :D

Clinique Eyeshadow with blusher!

Wet N Wild Lipstick and Eyeshadows!

Cover Girl! :D

L'Oreal Lip Color. Berrry Red!

NYC Lip products!

Forgot! This is from Bath & Body Works as well :) 

Aerie Liquid Foundation!

NYX!

ELF Primers!

Maybelline Blush!

Rimmelicious!

Drooling  now? Well, we would soon be releasing some of them at All Glammed Up so better watch out. Some are for me; but I still have t o ask Fashiometics which are those. I also sent Fashiometics some Filipino cosmetics. Brands I included are EverBilena, Human Nature and G-Lish. She also requested a FaceShop wipes so I got her two.

Do you guys got friends from other countries? Do you give each other makeups so that they'd be able to try your country's cosmetics line? Well, Fashiometics has been my friend since 6th grade so we really are close ever since. Her family moved to the US when we were in senior HS and even though we're miles apart, the friendship never left our hearts. 

I miss you Cel! Hope to see you soon. Either you come visit me or I'm gonna be visiting you (but not anytime soon LOL).

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Do visit Fashiometics' blog about Fashion and Cosmetics: http://fashiometics.wordpress.com

FOTD: One Of The Minions

This is the look I had when I attended @PublicityAsia's (Joyce Ramirez) Minion Treat at BonChon Chicken Greenbelt 1 branch. It was an awesome meet-up organized by Ms. Joyce as she also invited Jake Galvez of Becky Nights and of course the one and only Fashion Pulis! However, enough about the gathering. I will have a separate blog post about that. This is about the look right? Haha!

Anyway, this is a simple glammed up look which is more focused on having a fierce but still not to glittered up eyes and a very calm look on the lips.

PRODUCTS USED:

FACE

- Garnier Whiten & Even Moisturizing Cream

- Neutrogena Healthy Skin Makeup (Honey Beige)

- Nichido Powder Blush (Cool Rum)

EYES

- Love & Beauty Smokey Palette

- Kawaii Liquid Eyeliner

- Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner

- L'Oreal Voluminous Naturale Mascara

LIPS

- Watsons Moisturizing Lip Balm (Sweet Strawberry)

- MAC Satin Lipstick (Mocha)

HOW I DID IT?

First I did was apply the moisturizer then using my N33 Fluid Foundation from Marionnaud, I applied the Neutrogena LIquid Foundation on my face. Upon ensuring that it's equally applied all over my face, I then, used my Wish Pressed Powder to set the foundation.

For my eyes, I lined first my brows using the Wet N Wild Pencil. After that, I used the lightest brown I have closest to the white in my Love & Beauty Smokey Palette and applied it on my lids. On my crease, I used a darker shade of brown and then white for my brow bone. After that, I used the Kawaii Liquid eyeliner on my lids and applied the cat eye effect and then half way through my waterline, I applied the Wet N Wild pencil.

For the lips, I moisturized it with my Watsons Lip Balm and then applied the MAC Satin lipstick in Mocha.

Finishing touches! I used the Nichido Powder Blush in Rum and then I set the whole look using the Wish Pressed Powder again.

So that's how I created the look I wore during the Minion meet-up! I hope you loved it and wait for my post about the BonChon Minion Treat and the Food Adventure at Venice Piazza with Earth of Earthlingorgeous!

Till next look!

FOTD: Very Pinay

I am so itching to try out my new Careline palette which I got from Ever Bilena. So basically, that is the reason why I came up with this look. I love how this look was able to enhance my skin tone. It gave me a really beautiful golden brown look; perfect for the theme since I am using a local makeup brand, why not make this look something which will enhance our beautiful brown complexion right?

PRODUCTS USED:

FACE

- Jane Agua Ceuticals Sheer Tinted Moisturizer (Medium Warm Tones)

- Wish Pressed Powder (Beige)

- Careline Palette (Red Blush)

EYES

- Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner

- Careline Palette (Blue and Light Blue Shade)

- L’Oreal Voluminous Naturale Mascara

LIPS:

- Watsons Moisturizing Lip Balm (Sweet Strawberry)

- Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Gloss (Timothy)

HOW I DID IT?

Using an N33 Fluid Foundation brush from Marionnaud, I applied the Jane tinted moisturizer all over my face. I love this product because aside from the fact that it is SPF 30, it is also organic. It really does take care of your skin. To set the tinted moisturizer, I applied the Wish Pressed Powder using an ELF total face brush.

For the eyes, I first used my Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner to line my brows and lengthen them. Then, I used my new Marionnaud N37 Slanted Eyeline & Eyebrows Double Side Brush to apply the blue shade from my Careline palette thinly on the lids and on my lower lash line. I used the slanted part of the brush, btw. Then, applied the lighter shade of blue all over my eyes using a technique where I start inside going outside so that the inside will only have a little of the products and more on the outside; thus making it more noticeable without overly doing it. After that, I curled my lashes and used the L’Oreal Voluminous Naturale Mascara. I remembered Michelle Phan’s tip in choosing the best mascara fit for your lashes. If your lashes are like mine, short and thin, use a volumizing mascara instead because it has a thicker formula. Thin lashes are usually too weak to hold up a wet mascara formula so if you have thin lashes and you used a mascara with wet formula, you’ll end up smudging it all over the eyes after awhile.

For the lips, I applied first the Watsons Moisturizing Lip Balm and then the Urban Decay Pocket Rocket gloss. I am not a fan of lip glosses and I am so upfront about that. I hate the sticky feeling and how my hair always sticks on my lips when it’s too windy; but to complete this look, I disregarded that. The Urban Decay Pocket Rocket in Timothy smells like caramel plus it gave my lips a natural pink glossy glow.

For the finishing touches, I used the red blush from my Careline palette and set the whole look with the Wish pressed powder.

I love how this whole look really enhances my beautiful Filipina skin tone. It gave my face a golden brown glow and I know it would look great on majority of us, Filipinas, who have the same skin tone as mine. So if you loved this look, do tell me and if you tried it, show me a picture please!

Till next blog post!

FOTD: Going Out (Supposedly)

I was supposed to wear this look on my visit at the Peak Performance Studio for Bellyfest stuff; but I wasn't able to go there because of the rain and all. Anyway, I decided to just post this look here hoping you will love this look as well. Believe it or not, I used 2 colors on my eyes; but they are mineral eyeshadows, so they are not very pigmented. Despite that fact, I still love this look so I hope you feel the same.

PRODUCTS USED:

FACE:

- Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup (Honey Beige)

- Wish Pressed Powder (Beige)

- Clinique Pressed Powder Bronzer (True Bronze)

- Nichido Powder Blush (Cool Rum)

EYES:

- Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color Quad (Lemon Grass | Denim Frost | Amber Blaze)

- Lancome High Definition Mascara

- Kawaii Liquid Eyeliner

- Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner

LIPS:

- Watsons Moisturizing Lip Balm

- NYX Round Lipstick (Fig)

HOW I DID IT?

First, I applied the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup (Honey Beige) using my Marionnaud N33 Fluid Foundation Brush. To set the foundation, I applied the Wish Pressed Powder (Beige) using my ELF Total Face Brush. 

For the eyes, I used the Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner to draw on my brows and lengthen them a bit. After that, I applied the Amber Blaze shade from Mary Kay to my lids, the denim frost on the crease area and the lemon grass shade on my brow bone. I, then, used the Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner again for my waterline and applying it only half way. For my lashes, I used the Lancome High Definition Mascara.

On my lips I used a Watsons Moisturizing Lip Balm in Strawberry and then applied the NYX Round lipstick in Fig. 

For contouring the nose I used Clinique Pressed Powder Bronzer (True Bronze) to create a line on each side of my nose starting from my brow and ending on the side of my nostrils. I blended them a bit so as to look natural and then I applied the white shade of the Love & Beauty Smokey Palette to accentuate and draw attention to the slimmer part of my nose.

For the last touches, I applied the Nichido Powder Blush (Cool Rum) on my cheekbone blending it slantly upwards and then I applied again the Wish Pressed Powder to set the whole look together.

So that's how I came up with this look.This look is very fresh but the lips somehow managed to catch attention because how it transformed my lips to being small to being full and thick. I'd be posting a new look tomorrow when I finally get to go to the Peak Performance Dance Studio. If you tried out this look, don't hesitate to inform and show me. You can use other brands of makeup by the way as long as the shade is just the same. So don't be afraid to try and experiment with colors. You might be able to come up with really great looks.

So, till next look ladies. ;)

All Glammed Up's New Arrived Cosmetics

As most of you know, I am the co-owner of the online cosmetics shop, All Glammed Up together with my High School buddy and blogger friend, Fashiometics. Just today, I have successfully received our next batch of items and I am so happy because we have waited for more than a month for this.

Anyway, most of the cosmetics and tools which have arrived are for pre-ordered items; but of course we have new on-hand stocks. Follow All Glammed Up's fan page or Add All Glammed Up at Facebook for announcement as to what items would our new on-hand stocks are. 

I will, however, be giving the brands. We have new and lots of stuffs from Wet N Wild, Mascaras from Maybelline, your most requested makeup items from ELF, great foundations from Revlon and great finds from NYX. Oh, and we have a trademark that we only sell original US branded cosmetics; excluding the only Korean cosmetics we have which is the EnCara BB Cream.

So if you're much of a makeup addict as I and Fashiometics are, drop by All Glammed Up and you'll surely love our stuffs!

Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner Pencil

In the past, the eyeliners and eyebrow pencils which I have used are those cheap generic ones or of local Philippine brand. The problem I have been having with them is that you need to apply it over and over again just so you’d see the result. It was an irritating process at first; but I have gotten used to it so what the heck, right? It’s cheap and it does the job. The bright side on this one is that I won’t have any smudged problem since, well, it easily wears off.

I have finally come to the realization that I should buy a better pencil and my first choice is the Wet ‘N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner Pencil. I bought the one in #651 Black Black shade. Yes, I use black for my brows.

The Good Bits
It claims to have a rich and creamy color which glides on smoothly without tugging. True enough I need not have to apply it over and over again just to achieve the black I want on my waterline and above my lids. As per my brows, I just need to gently brush it over and line the end only once and voila! I get the brows want. It doesn’t smudge easily so fear not if you’re going to be wearing it for hours.

The Bad Bits

Of all the pencils I have used, it is by far the longest. It is not very much of a pro to me because first, I cannot fit it into my makeup pouch and take it anywhere for retouch because of fear that it might suddenly break and because of its creaminess you have to sharpen it often because its tip gets easily flattened or shortened.

Over-all

It is a brow and eyeliner pencil which will do the job. However, I am not so sure how long the pencil itself will last because I need to always sharpen it. I will be giving it a 7/10. It is a decent pencil for which will do a good job on your brows and eyes.

New Beauty Products for My Growing Makeup Kit

I have new babies for my makeup kit. You know me. I’m a very thrift shopper but at the same time, I make sure that the quality won’t be suffering. I will also be making reviews for these products so that you'll know if it is a "yey" or a "ney" to me for the final verdict.

The Wet N Wild Color Icon Brow and Eyeliner in Black was sent by my good ‘ol beauty blogger friend, Fashiometics(http://fashiometics.wordpress.com). She recommended this liner and, well, I trust her lots. If she says it is good, it really is. I would be posting a review soon so that I can tell you guys what I think.

The Marionnaud Latex Sponges in Oval Shape only costs PHP 69.00 and there is like already two pieces. The Marionnaud sponge is soft but it’s not the soft type which easily tears and breaks out as per how I felt it upon touching. I will make a review about this as well.

Last stuff I had is the Watsons Soothing Lipbalm in Raspberry. It says that it has sunscreen protection but no indication of spf content. So far, as per my observation, it is colourless and odourless. It is 4g and costs PHP 65.00. It is from Watsons so I don’t have any problem with the quality. I will also be posting a review about it soon.

You can share in the comment section below your own new add-ons in your makeup kit. Till next blog post, everyone!