FOTD: Lighter Days, Lighter Brows

I attended another church wedding. Isa na lang talaga maiinggit na ako. CHARRR! hehehe. 

Siyempre eto na naman ako sa isang FOTD na pinamagatang... kailangang pa bang imemorize yan??? hahaha! Same old makeup routine but I did use new products. :P I guess I love applying makeup products that I'm comfortable with rather than trying tons of products that I probably won't use everyday. For me, it is important to own makeup products that you can use anywhere, anytime and for any occasion.   In short, di lang talaga ako magaling magmake up kaya I stick to the routine that I know would make me look decent. LOL. :P

On a side note, I refuse to believe wearing makeup is for high maintenance girls. Nagmake up lang HM agad-agad??? lol The beauty of wearing makeup is learning the look that suits well on a girl's face. I don't have the money to attend makeup classes or the luxury of hiring professional MUA every time I attend special events. Applying my own makeup pushed me to learning and appreciating my physical appearance. Moreover, I discover products that work well on my skin. Atsaka, di ba nila alam meron tayong tinatawag na 5-minute makeup routine? O keber diba? Iba diyan ilang oras mag-ayos kahit di nagmemakeup. 

Anyway, here are the list of products I used: 

Face:

Pinkie Swear Cream Foundation in CCF-03

Fanny Serrano Two way Cake in Silk

E.L.F High Definition Powder

Careline Oil Control Blush-on in Peach Glow

E.L.F Healthy Glow Bronzer in Luminance

Brows:

In2it Waterproof Eyebrow Colour

Nichido Mineral Pencil in Tiger Eye
Jazzy Collections  Eyebrow Gel in Frosted Brown

Eyes:

In2it Waterproof Eyebrow Colour
(I used the lightest shade as an eye shadow and used it for contouring the nose as well.)

Nichido Girls Night out Eye Pencil in Blackest Black

Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Mascara

False Lashes (I cut one lash in half)

Lips:

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Mauvey

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Port

Tutal nagpapakavain na ako sa mga photos ko... kakapalan ko na brows ko... literally. HAHAHA! :P

Galit-galitan Brows

Samahan pa natin ng video. :P
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Product Review: Pinkies Collection Eye Shadow in Skin Tone

What I like:

• The packaging is simple and convenient. I always bring this in my makeup kit. :)

• The shade SKIN TONE is a matte nude color. I am glad I finally have a nude eye shadow that I can wear everyday. You can include this in creating your own Pinkie Swear neutral palette. Simply buy four shades and you get the palette box for free. *Tip: This is a great Christmas gift idea for your girlies! :) 

• The shade can be used to contour the nose. 

• The product is affordable. I bought it for Php 70. Shimmery Pinkie Swear eye shadows cost Php 75 while the matte ones cost Php 70. 

• I am not into complicated eye makeup (with all the blending of colors and stuff like that) so this shade is perfect for on-the-go makeup. 

• Pinkie Swear is available in SM Department Stores and Watsons. SM Branches: Fairview, Cubao, Manila, Megamall, San Lazaro ; Watsons Branches: Alimall, Isetan Recto, 

What I don't like:

• I noticed that when I applied the product on my eyelid, it appeared darker than expected. The shade is lighter when applied on the arm. 

• One has to use an eyelid primer to avoid the eye shadow from creasing or to simply make the product last all day long. 

ARM SWATCH:

Skin Tone is the only eye shadow I used for this look. :) 

Is it worth the purchase?
Absolutely!!! I'll definitely repurchase this product as soon as I finish the one I bought. It is a good shade on its own so I'm satisfied in using it as my everyday eye makeup color. It goes perfectly with my "no-makeup" makeup look. :P If you're looking for affordable eye shadows, I highly recommend you to try the brand. PINKIES COLLECTION IS FORMERLY KNOWN AS PINKIE SWEAR. They recently changed their brand name. So if you're wondering what happened to the brand, they're still existing under a different name. :) Thank you for visiting my blog! Stay happy and beautiful!

FOTD: A Magical Wedding Event

Last week, I attended Nani's sister's church wedding. The newly wed couple already had a civil marriage last year, 11-11-11, but having a church wedding made their love story more magical. We got to know more about the couple and their families. And it was truly a great experience for me since it was my first time to be part of the entourage. I was so excited to share the wonderful evening with Nani's sister, Ate Rachelle, and her husband, Kuya Nikko. I couldn't explain how inspired I became when they finally declared their vows. Super Kilig talaga. :) Ate Rachelle and Kuya Nikko are both lawyers and they met in San Beda College of Law during their freshmen years. They are truly inspirations to law student couples. :) SEE!!! Relationship is not a hindrance in law school. hehe. <3 Anyway, here's a sneak peek of their wedding trailer and wedding slideshow. 
Now a wedding event is a very special ceremony. Since I was one of the secondary sponsors, I wanted to look polished and appropriate. I was having second thoughts whether or not I would ask for a professional help with my makeup.  I didn't want to be disappointed with my makeup. First of all, I have uneven folds on my eyelid. Typical application of eyeliner would look horrible on me. Secondly, since I have uneven folds, my eyes don't look symmetrical. Certain eyeshadow colors emphasize that. Lastly, I don't like full coverage makeup. I had several bad experiences with salon MUAs so I decided to be my own make up artist. Char lang diba??? 

FOTD-MAKEUP PRODUCTS USED

Face:

Pinkie Swear Cream Foundation in CCF-03

Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Nude

E.L.F High Definition Powder

Ever Bilena Cheek Blush in Earth used as bronzer

E.L.F Healthy Glow Bronzer in Luminance

The Body Shop Glow Enhancer

Brows:

In2it Waterproof Eyebrow Colour

Nichido Mineral Pencil in Tiger Eye

Eyes:

Pinkie Swear Single Eyeshadow in Skin Tone

E.L.F Eyelid Primer

Nichido Girls Night out Eye Pencil in Blackest Black

Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Mascara

False Lashes (I cut one lash in half)

Lips:

Etude House Lip Concealer

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Mauvey

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Port

Wanna know how I did my lip makeup? Watch my youtube tutorial on Two Tone Lips. :)

Nails: Etude House BR307, Earrings and Necklace from SM DEPARTMENT STORE, Marikina

Loving my Maybelline the Falsies Mascara! :)

Me and my beautiful Mom. :) I love her very much. She's the strongest woman I've ever known.

 My mom never had the confidence to tell herself that she's beautiful but I believe she is. She's the most beautiful person I have ever known. She is a CPA but when she got married she gave up her career to take care of her children. And now, she helps my dad with our family business to support our studies. I love my mom. I can't imagine my life without her. I feel like a big part of me will die if that's gonna happen. hehe. :) My mom suffered from Bell's Palsy when I was little. And five years ago, she had undergone surgery for a heart bypass because of Aortic Aneurysm. Even now I can't believe she went through all that. I pray that on my wedding day, she and dad will walk me down the aisle. :) For that, I'll be the happiest bride. :)

Nani's Plate

My Plate. YUM! :)

Nani, his older sister, Ate Sheng, and her fiance
(Photo grabbed from Nani's Cousin)

Nani's sister looks like Bianca King right? So pretty! I bet her fiance felt like the groom because Ate Sheng's beauty was breathtaking that night. <3 I can't wait for her wedding. :)

Me with Nani and his cousins
(Photo grabbed from Nani's Cousin)

Me with Nani and his cousins! :)

Ang chubby ko na. haha. Sarap kasi kumain. :P

THE HUSBAND AND WIFE

Ewan ko na lang di ka pa kiligin diba? Sure ako magaganda at gwapo ang magiging anak nila. :D

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Product Review: Pinkies Collection Cream Foundation in CCF-03

Ever since I found out about this brand through Say Artillero, I was desperate to try this product. I've been a fan of James Cooper Cream Foundation but, aside from the fact that it is relatively expensive (Php 550 is still a big amount of money for a makeup :P), it is little bit heavy on my skin. As I've mentioned in my previous everyday makeup routine post, I don't apply JCCF on my entire face and I only target the problem areas. Although I love the product, I've been looking for other cream foundations that can perform better and, at the same time, cost less than Php 500. 

So one day, I went to Watsons in Isetan, Recto to purchase Pinkie Swear Cream Foundation as recommended by a co-blogger. (Thanks, Christine!) O diba ganon ka desperada sinugod ang Recto para lang dito. HAHAHA! 

What I Like:

• The packaging is so simple and cute. The pink box is super girly.

• The logo of Pinkie Swear is lovely. It is shaped like a heart. <3

• A little amount goes a long way! Yes and I recommend using a brush. I prefer using Marionnaud Blush Brush. Then I apply the product in a stippling motion to create a flawless finish.

• I purchased the shade CCF-03 and it matched my skin well. In order to check if the shade blends well on my face, I followed the instructions given by Chriselle in one of her post. Thank you Chrissy! :)

• The ingredients and expiration details are provided on the box. Pinkie Swear Cream Foundation has a shelf life of 3 years! 

• It is manufactured in France! Sosyal diba???? :P Not that I have anything against products made in China but it is great to know that there are still affordable makeup products that are not made in the country known for mass production (which could mean cheaper products but lower quality). 

• It is very affordable at a price of Php 249! :) YOU SHOULD TRY THEIR EYESHADOWS! (Php 70-75 lang but very pigmented! I will post about that soon!)

• The product lasts long on my combination oily skin. But I still recommend setting the foundation with powder because it tends to get oily since we're in a tropical country.

• CCF-03 has a warm yellow-ish tone that matches Pinay skin. YEY!

• It has a pleasant smell. It reminds me of a scented powder. It smells like flowers. 

• It has a medium to full coverage but it doesn't feel heavy on skin.

• I did not experience any breakouts while using this product. 

• It can cover blemishes and dark spots well. Yey! :D 

• It has a slightly dewy finish. 

What I don't like:

• The logo on the transparent cover easily rubs off. :( 

• The packaging of the foundation is quite unhygienic so if you're going to use a brush, make sure you clean the brush first to avoid bacteria building up and transferring on the foundation! :) Or you can simply scrape off an ample amount of the foundation instead of directly dipping the brush on the same. 

• The packaging is a glass like cover which may tend to break if not stored properly. I just hate it when the cover breaks so as much as possible, I avoid dropping cosmetics. But I won't complain since I got it for only Php 249. hehehe. Basta makatipid ayos na sakin ang plastic packaging. :P

• Available in three shades only. 

• Pinkie Swear is not highly accessible. So far, the only places I know which carry the brand are WATSONS in ISETAN, RECTO and ALIMALL, CUBAO; and SM departments stores in SM MANILA and SM CUBAO. If you know any other stores and branches, kindly comment below. :)

Ang bongga ng dewy effect niya diba???? Bunggang-bungga!!!

Is it worth a purchase?

ABSOLUTELY. This is one of those basic makeup products that is worth a back up. SERIOUSLY. (I did not buy a back up because I was on a review period and I wanted to avoid impulsive buying. But as an afterthought, I know getting a back up won't be a waste of money. <3 I love love love it! Also, there is a high probability that this product will go out of stock just like what happened with James Cooper Cream Foundation. Ilang months din yun out of stock ever since prinomote ni Say sa makeup video niya.) If you have tried this product, kindly share your experiences because I would love to read about your views and ideas about it. :)

PINKIES COLLECTION IS FORMERLY KNOWN AS PINKIE SWEAR. They recently changed their brand name. So if you're wondering what happened to the brand, they're still existing under a different name. :)

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FOTD: Snow White Inspired

Products Used:

Face:

Pinkie Swear Cream Foundation in CF-03 

Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake Foundation in Silk

E.L.F Healthy Bronzer in Luminance

Eyes:

Lingmei Luxuriant Curling Mascara in Black

Nichido Mineral Kohl Eyeliner in Onyx

False lashes which are pretty short and less dramatic

(I cut one in half  so I can use it as demi lashes) 

In2it Eyebrow Colour

Nichido Mineral Eyebrow Pencil in Tiger Eye

Lips:

Sophie Martin Lipstick in Russian Red

Baby Powder (to mattify lips)

I'm currently loving Lingmei Mascara. :) Thank you KKcenterHK!

Ready for the sexy pose???

Sexy pose like boss.

The Sexy Hair! :D

PS. I didn't mean to scare you with my "sexiness". hehehe. ^___^ Also, if you plan to purchase something from KKcenterHK, you may use the coupon code located at the bottom part of this blog! :) Get 10% off!  Thank you for visiting my blog! Stay happy and beautiful!