1 Brand Makeup Tutorial: San San Cosmetics / HBC (Pin Up Girl Edition)

My subscribers and followers seem to be interested more in reading and watching about local products and drugstore finds. Maybe because they have easier access to those products, and of course, they are affordable! Perfect for... well, not really kuripot but perfect for a "practical" girl like me! Agree?

So, I decided to do another one brand makeup tutorial. This is only my second. The first one that I did was already a year ago and I featured Ever Bilena/Careline in that one. When I checked my YouTube account's analytics, I discovered that that video was my major hit and got the highest number of views among all of my videos. My next major hit was my Brown and Peach Makeup Tutorial using Local Cosmetics! Within just 1 month, that video gained 1k+ views and my videos usually take a few months before hitting over 1k of views.

That's why I decided to do another practical but awesome makeup tutorial, of course! Also, a lot have been requesting me to do another 1 brand makeup tutorial using San San or HBC products. Well, your wish is my command! ;-)

I thought of adding a theme in my 1 brand makeup tutorials and this time, I decided to go retro! Here's a pin up makeup look using all SAN SAN COSMETICS / HBC PRODUCTS!

At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter that much if the products that you're using are high-ends or drugstore ones. It's all about the execution, how you wear it and how you carry yourself! Right? E wala tayong magagawa kung 'yan lang talaga ang keri ng bulsa ng karamihan sa atin, 'di ba? ;-)

If you know how to be confident and if you executed proper makeup application, no one can really tell if you're wearing high end cosmetics or local cosmetics. So, don't be shy ladies! Some drugstore cosmetics are better than the expensive ones. Just because a product is expensive, it doesn't mean it's better than the drugstore ones. I know a lot of beauty bloggers will agree... based on their product reviews. Hihi!

Anyway, I blogged about my San San/HBC Haul a few days ago before I uploaded my video. HBC products are already affordable but it was so cool that when I bought the products that I used in this look, HBC was on sale! Hooray for that! Check out my HBC haul here to find out how much did I pay for everything!

Here is the video tutorial:

PRODUCTS USED:

*The prices next to each products are their original prices. Please read my HBC Haul to know their sale prices.*

FACE

San San Matte Liquid Foundation No. 3 (P130.00)

*Read my review here*

San San Soleil Matte Foundation (discontinued, boooo!!!)

San San Pressed Powder No. 1 Refill (P70.00)

San San Cheek Blusher in Mocha Blush (P102.00)

QUICK TIP!!!
San San doesn't have any contouring powder so I chose their darkest blusher. I applied it in an angled upward direction to sculpt my cheek bones. This is a good technique if you don't have any contouring powder OR you can even use the eyebrow pencil for contouring. ;-)

EYES AND BROWS

San San Eyebrow Pencil No. 3 (P55.00)

San San Allue Eyeshadow Duo in Golden Game (P59.50)

San San Age Defying Trio Eyeshadow (P101.00)

*Read my review here*

San San Kohl Eyeliner in Black (P105.00)

San San Age Defying Liquid Liner (P75.00)

San San Mascara Long Lash (P125.00)

HBC Essentials False Eyelashes in NE42 (P20.75)

LIPS

San San Creamy Matte Lipstick in Really Red (P125.00)

See how affordable the products are? Not to mention that I got most of them at discounted prices! :) And FYI, HBC creates awesome products (i.e. matte liquid foundations, eyebrow pencils, blushers, etc.)

Please let me know what makeup brand you want me to feature in my next one brand tutorial. Also, tell me if you want me to do a review in any of the products that I used for this pin up girl look. Talk soon!

Stay awesome and accomplish your mission! ;)

-ivsc-

1940s Makeup Look: Beauty through the Decades III

I'm now down to the third part of my Beauty Through the Decades, the 1940s look. Here are some information regarding the makeup trends and hairstyles from the 1940s.

The women of 1940s were the women of WWII century.

HAIRSTYLES

Hair were longer and more natural during the 1940s.


THE PEEK-A-BOO BANGS

This hairstyle was made famous by one of the 40s beauty icon, Veronica Lake.

Veronica Lake

POMPADOUR HAIRSTYLE

VICTORY ROLLS

ROCKABILLY HAIRSTYLE

MAKEUP

FACE

The makeup was more natural and simple during the 1940s. To achieve this look, a slightly darker than your skin tone foundation was used and set with powder that is lighter than your skin color with a hint of natural pinkish hue.

BLUSH / ROUGE


Red rouge with pink undertones were used to get that rosy look. Bright pink with fuchsia undertones were also popular. Rouge  was applied on top of the cheekbones and brushed up towards the temples of the face.

EYES / EYEBROWS


Since 1940s went for that natural look, they preferred a more natural pair of eyebrows but with well defined arches. Eyebrows were groomed with a touch of petroleum jelly for a more neat Hollywood look.

Muted grays and browns were popular for the eyes. Black or dark brown for eyeliners but only small amounts were used. The star of the 1940s eye makeup were the lashes. Heavy coats of mascara were applied on the upper lashes.

LIPS


Lips during the 1940s should appear fuller. The upper lips were exaggerated a little bit to have that larger fuller mouth.


LIPS COLOR PLANS


The Mono Tone


Orang Red, Pink Red, Fuchsia, Light Red

The Contrast Tone


Brick Red, Deep Red, Mahogany, Crimson, Vermillion


BEAUTY ICONS


Veronica Lake 







Hedy Lamarr







Rita Hayworth







Lauren Bacall







...and of course who can forget Rosie the Riveter? Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon in the United States which represents the women who worked in the factories during WWII. Rosie the Riveter was a symbol of feminism and women's economic power.
(source: Wikipedia.org)









So, here is my 1940s makeup look:






PRODUCTS USED:

FACE

Shawil Blemish Balm in 003
Garnier BB Eye Roll-On
E.L.F. two-way powder foundation (forgot the shade)
E.L.F. natural radiance blusher in Glow

EYES and BROWS

E.L.F. duo cream eyeshadow (base for eyebrows)
Fashion 21 color set
Aido makeup set
Fanny Serrano gel liner in dark brown
Ever Bilena precision blender
Drugstore black mascara

LIPS

Ever Bilena red lip liner
Ever Bilena matte lipstick in Scarlet
Fashion 21 color shine liquid lipstick in 03








That's it y'all! Hope you learned something from this post.

I will work on the 1950s makeup look next.

Stay awesome my dear dudettes! :)
-ivsc-