Em & Makeup
Quick tip: How I make my [bright] lipstick last longer.
**I’m just sharing a technique that I’ve learned through someone else that really works for me. I’m not saying that this is the best, but this may work for you and it’s worth a try! :) **
Step 1. Condition your lips! Always always always condition your lips before hand. It’ll be best to apply your favorite lip balm after applying your moisturizer, before applying all of your makeup, this’ll give time for your lips to absorb the product. Usually, if you apply your lip balm right before you apply your lipstick, it’ll just smudge off.
Step 2. Use a tissue, any kind of tissue would work..
After applying the lipstick of your choice, dab the tissue on your lips. DO NOT WIPE IT OFF. Just dab it. This’ll prep your lips for the second layer of lipstick. Doing so will make the color of your lips standout without overdoing it, it’ll also would not look caked up. (The idea of a lip liner would be pretty much the same.)
AND YOU’RE DONE~! :) This will help your lipstick in lasting longer!
Of course this isn’t the only way. You can also use a setting/finishing/loose powder to set your lipstick.
Or, you can use a lip liner.
Again. This’ll all boil down to whichever would work best for you, etc.
OHAI!! :D
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Mini-haul: Mascara, gel liner and storage piece.
I just bought a couple of items the other day and yesterday. This is just a super minihaul. Just three items. LOL.
The first item that I got is from Maybelline. It’s The Hyper Curl Volum Express.
And this costs..
Php 249. :)
I’m not a huge fan of mascaras in general, like what I’ve said in a previous entry, I really don’t need them since my lashes would stay curled the whole day. But you know, it’s good to have a mascara, especially for special occasions. I got this because this is the cheapest of the bunch from Maybelline. HAHA. But I really like this. No clumps and it literally gives your lashes volume! :)
The next item that I’ve got is from Fanny Serano, it’s their long wear gel liner. I’ve seen a lot of Pinay gurus from YT use this.
This costs..
Php 225. If you purchase one with a brush, it’ll cost you Php 299. Buti nalang the sales lady told me you can get one without a brush.
This is what it looks like inside, it’s in a frosted glass with hard plastic lid. Very chic!
And it has a good amount of product inside.
Swatch -
Used with a liner brush / with finger. It’s super pigmented and very creamy, very easy to use. And truly it is long lasting. I’ve used it for around 10 hours in a bit of a bitchy weather/temperature and it didn’t smudged or fade.
And the last item that I got is just a storage piece. I ran out of place to put in my stuff so I decided to get another basket. I usually buy my stuff from Saizen or Daiso cause it’ll only cost me Php 88/85 pesos. Lol! I picked up a basket and when I was about to pay for it, it’s 2 for 1! :D YAY!
This is what it looks like. And it also has small detachable plastic dividers that looks like this..
I hope you guys enjoyed this super mini haul! :)
*EVERYTHING was purchased with my own money!*
Product review: Krave Minerale’s Complexion Perfection Loose Mineral Foundation
If you know me personally, you would know that I’m not into full-coverage foundations. I use foundation mainly for two things, oil control and to even out my skin tone (and I don’t use concealer on most days too). I also do not like my foundation really heavy on the skin, which is the reason why I prefer sheer-coverage foundations.
Mineral foundations also are my thing since they’re loose and very lightweight on the skin. True enough, Krave Minerale’s Complexion Perfection Loose Mineral Foundation did not fail me! It’s love at first use! I love the fact that it’s super lightweight, and it feels as if my skin can still breathe with this on. It also gives your skin a flawless finish, not flat-out matte, but it looks glowing healthy skin. I’ve also noticed that even if you’ve had this on for a couple of hours and even if the weather’s pretty darn bitchy, it doesn’t melt off of your face + your face doesn’t look haggard as much. So you really don’t have to retouch as much.
Aside from the things I’ve mentioned, this is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. So if you’re easily irritated by makeups found in the market, you might wanna try using Krave Minerale’s products! I’ve tried this product on long *irritatingly humid* days and it doesn’t break me out. :-)
This product really is worth trying, especially if you’re into mineral makeups. :)
If you’re interested in getting this product, you might want to check out Krave Minerale’s official page, and they ship internationally too!
*I was not paid to do this blog entry, tho I didn’t purchased this product. Trina from Krave Minerale didn’t even know I was doing this blog entry. My opinion wasn’t influenced by anything or anyone except for the fact that I’ve been using this product, and I truly love it. *
