EYELINER 101: How I Line My Eyes (with video)

If there is one reason why some ladies are always late, well, that is because of their eyeliners! :) One of the hardest part to perfect in makeup is lining the eyes because they have to be neat and even. We all have different tips and tricks when it comes to that. The shape of your eyes should also be considered (hooded, protruding, mono lids, etc.). Straightening the line and creating that wings are so frustrating at times but trust me, and this saying never gets old, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! ;)

Benefit Cosmetics' Huge Brow Collection Launch! ABRACADA BROW!

Do you know how difficult it is to keep mum about something you're so excited to share to everyone? For almost two weeks, I've been trying to refrain myself from talking about this awesome news! Finally! The big reveal has come! Ladies (and gents), I present to you this huge and magical new brow collection of Benefit Cosmetics! Abracada Brow!!!

Etude House Berry Delicious Collection Launch

Etude House are known for having beautiful, girly, and cute packaging. Once you pass by their stores or kiosks, you will surely stop and stare. They even make skin care and cosmetics appear so delicious like their newest collection called Berry Delicious!

The Etude House Berry Delicious was launched in Korea for Spring 2016. Last April 21, 2016, I was invited to their launch here in the Philippines. This limited edition collection by Etude House is inspired by sweet strawberries. Can't you tell? :)

Maybelline Lip Gradation Review with Complete Swatches

Maybelline has many lines from their lip section. They offer a lot of various lippies with different formulas but out of all those lines, the Maybelline Lip Gradation is probably my favorite (so far)! I like this line because it is totally different from their other lippies and because the concept is interesting. This product caters to achieving that ombre or graded lips effect.

Product Name: Maybelline Lip Gradation

Price: Php399

Available at: Maybelline counters (Watsons, dept. stores)

Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Review

I've tried a bunch of makeup removers in different formulas and I must say that this award-winning cleanser is one of the best that I have ever tried. The Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm is rated as the number 1 cleansing balm by the popular Korean show, Get It Beauty. This is also Banila Co.'s #1 best-selling product.

Product Name: Clean It Zero (classic)

Price: Php875 (100ml) | Php1,250 (Supersize 180ml)

Available at: Banila Co. counters, www.banilaco.ph, Banila Co. Philippines (Facebook)

Quick, Easy, and Simple Eye Makeup To Complete Your Look!

I admit, I am not really a good model of punctuality especially in school. As a working student and a nocturnal, I always stay up late and sometimes (if not most of the times), I wake up late so I have less time to prepare. Since I have experienced that countless times already, I have found ways and mastered how to do a quick and easy look perfect for any daytime occasions.

Usually, a little concealer, powder, eyebrow mascara, mascara, and lip stain are my life savers! BUT sometimes, if I have lesser time to prepare, powder, eyebrow mascara, and mascara are my best companions. However, there are times when a particular occasion requires you to be more made up. Since we don't always have the time to glam up fully, I have an easy solution for that --- SIMPLE EYE MAKEUP! It's amazing how a simple eye makeup can change your whole look. Here's a 1-minute eye makeup look that always saves my not-so-punctual arse! ;)

iWhite Korea 2-Minute Whitening Miracle Gel Review (with video)

I like non-abrasive exfoliants because they are gentler on the skin and do the job well. I have tried a few gel exfoliants before and the best I have tried is the one from Glory of New York. Unfortunately, it's pricey for me and it's available from distributors only so you don't have an easy access with their products. That's sad because their products are really great! Anyway, it's a good thing that I have found an equally good gel exfoliant which is way more affordable --- iWhite Korea 2-Minute Whitening Miracle Gel.

Product Name: iWhite Korea 2 Minute Whitening Miracle

Price: Php24.50 / 8ml

Available at: Watsons, department stores

Review and Swatches: Sooper Beaute So Matte Lip and Cheek Therapy

It's always so exciting to discover new products especially when they are good finds and worth the money and worth the try! One of the best things in being in a beauty community is that you discover new products almost all the time. One of the recent skin care and cosmetic brands that I've learned about is Sooper Beaute when they sent me a message on Instagram. I immediately checked out their products and they quickly caught my attention! The packaging is so colorful, girly, chic, and cute and they have a lot of products to offer from skin care to makeup!

I got the chance to try some of their best-sellers but let's talk first about their famous So Matte Lip and Cheek Therapies.

Photo Shoot with the NU Lady Bulldogs

Last month, I had the privilege to do the makeup of the NU Lady Bulldogs for a photo shoot for Biogenic and work alongside fellow makeup artist and beauty blogger, Ms. Nikki Tiu of Askmewhats! It was such an honor and I want to thank Nikki for having me as part of the team. :) The hairstylist is the great Aeicy Cruz who did all of the girls' hair. Ang galing! I also met Mr. Mark Lao, the photographer for the Biogenic shoot. His works are all amazing and he is really nice, too! It's the first time that I worked with him.

Photo grabbed from Mr. Mark Lao

Opening of V&M Naturals HQ!

You can never go wrong with using all natural products, that's what I love about them. They are Earth-friendly, very gentle and avoid irritation since they don't contain harsh chemicals, and they don't have any strange side effects. I've been seeing and hearing a lot about V&M Naturals from my good friend and fellow beauty blogger/vlogger, Shebby. Her testimonials about their products are all positive and the products look absolutely promising. However, I didn't really get the chance before to try them even though I wanted to because first, I still have tons of skin care products in my room waiting to be tested and reviewed, and second, I was saving my extra money for other stuff, especially for school. Dang it! College life, especially the senior year, is so expensive! And since I still have a lot of different skin care products that I can use, I didn't find the urge to buy new ones.

Anyway, continuing on with my story, I finally got the chance to test out their products when Shebby and Ms. Jamie, the owner of V&M Naturals, invited me to attend the opening of their HQ in Fairview.

Photo grabbed from the Facebook page of Venus and Mars Botanicals (V&M Naturals)

The Making of Asia’s Next Top Model with Maybelline

Asia's Next Top Model is back!!! I'm so excited!!!

Following the successful runs of Asia’s Next Top Model for the past three years, the fourth season of the top-billing fashion reality TV show greets new aspiring top models and its viewers anew with a global makeup partnership that will make their dreams happen: Maybelline New York. As the world’s leading cosmetics brand available in over 100 countries, Maybelline New York brings its on-trend expertise and New York City edge to create the most daring and boldest beauty looks for the top models this cycle.