Wedding FOTD and NOTD

We went to a wedding yesterday at Fernbrook Gardens in Alabang.  The place is amazing!  It is so beautiful that you would even think you're not in the Phils.

Here are some photos taken by my phone camera coz I left my digicam in the car.

swans in the man-made river (we were on a bridge going to the chapel)

There was also a huge gondola with 2 gondoliers but I wasn't able to take a photo of that.

EG Minerals Hi-Def Liquid Mineral Foundation Review

High Definition seems to be the "in" thing nowadays with makeup companies.  Earthen Glow Minerals launched their own version with their High Definition Pro. Liquid Mineral Foundation.  

Theirs contain Botanicals and Cosmeceuticals proven to:

* Instantly Diffuse Lines & Wrinkles

* Create an Air-Brushed Flawless Look

* Firm the Skin

* Plump Fine Lines

* Combat the Visible Signs of Aging 

It also:

* Lasts all day, without touch ups

* Has Full Coverage Matte Finish

* No Finishing Powder needed

* Ideal for all skin types

Benefit Coralista

My first Benefit product:  Benefit's Box o' Powder in Coralista.  I bought this directly from Benefit's website HERE for $28 last year.  

It is described as a "warm coral-pink" blush and since I love blushes and didn't have a coral shade yet, I got this.  Isn't the box uber cute?

Wedding FOTD

Went to a wedding a couple of weeks ago. Had a great time and had delicious food. Was also able to use makeup that were new and those that I rarely use.

FOTD:

Avon Magix SPF 20 (tube) as primer

Lauress Minimalist Pure Yellow (1st layer)

Adored with Grace foundation Hope 3.8/4.2 mix (2nd layer)

Dreamworld Creme Topping (clay/silica) in Banana

Silk Naturals Unblush on under eye area

E.L.F. Studio Eyebrow Kit in Dark on e/b

Blush:

Contour & Blush Palette on cheeks

Eyes:

Jessie's Girl Quad 4 on eyelids

Makeup Masala gel liner in Cocoa on upper and lower lash lines

(I forgot to put on mascara!)

Lips:

Stila Lipglaze Stick in Blackberry

Haircut again

I got another haircut more than a week ago. Again from Tony & Jackey with my favorite Korean stylist Calvin (he really is so cute). My last haircut was end of June I think and it was just a bit longer than this cut but my hair grows fast so I had it cut really short. I'm sure by December my hair will be long again enough for me to put it in a small ponytail . It is just so hot that I can't stand it. However, short hair needs more styling for me because my hair is wavy. Oh well, at least I, or rather my hair, always looks different.

Photo taken Sunday when we went to Lipa, Batangas to visit my SIL and her family. We went around Fernando Airbase too since they live there. My hair is darker now than in the picture coz I colored it when we got home. I have a wedding to go to this week and my gray hairs are showing.

FOTD:

Face:

Adorned with Grace foundation in Hope 3.8 and 4.2 50/50 mix

Dreamworld Cream Toppings in Cafe Au Lait Clay/Silica

Blush:

Stila Cheek Duo in Pink Glow

Lips:

Eyeko Fat Balm in Strawberry

Cut and Color

A month ago in another post I said I will color my hair and I did. This is how it turned out...dark brown. I like that my hair isn't as red as before and all the grey covered.

I also got a hair cut from the new Korean salon that opened near our house, Tony & Jackey. The stylist, Calvin, looked like he was straight out of those Korean novelas. He's sooo gorgeous! He suggested an above the shoulder bob coz it's so hot right now. My hair grows fast anyway so by the end of the year it will be below shoulder length again.

Photo taken after a few days so my hair doesn't look as nice as it did right after the cut.

Anyway, my birthday FOTD from last friday. It really isn't much coz I fell asleep in the afternoon and by the time I woke up we had to leave so I was in a rush, as usual, and couldn't put on anything else.

What I used:

Avon Magix Face Perfector SPF 20

Lumiere Mineral Foundation in Cashmere Medium Warm- 1 layer only

Dreamworld Minerals Creme Topping in Cocoa

Aromaleigh URFP in Peaches and Cream

Jane Be Pure Blush in Rose Satin

a light wash of Pureluxe Eyez Cream in Vanilla on eyes

lips: in the photo- none

FOTD and me thinking out loud

You're all probably bored with my FOTD's coz they all look the same. Anyway, here's a recent one...still looking "the same" LOL!

Taken last Saturday at my friend's son's 1st birthday party. It was circus-themed complete with mini carousel, clowns on stilts, dog and monkey show and acrobats (they were amazing!).

Awkward pose but I cropped the photo to keep my good buddy's privacy (she's a pediatrician). I also forgot my camera at home!!! Of all times to forget my camera...I was only able to get crappy shots of the party using my VGA cam phone so this photo was from my friend's camera which she uploaded for my sake at Facebook (thanks J!).

As usual, I was in a hurry with only 10 minutes or less to put on everything so I used my pressed cosmetics.

What I was using:

Avon Magix Face Perfector SPF 20 as primer

Adorned with Grace foundation mix of Hope 3.8 and 4.2 (first layer)

Joppa Morning Dew foundation in Grecian Gold on top of AwG (2nd layer)

spritz with toner to set

Dreamworld Creme Topping FP in Cocoa

Aromaleigh URFP in Peaches & Cream

blush:

Cargo blush in Tonga

Eyes:

Artdeco eyeshadow base

Jessie's Girl Bejeweled e/s palette #2 and #4 using 3 shades for lid, crease and highlight

Indelible gel liner in Magnetism on upper lash line

lips:

Avon Glazwear lipgloss in Darling Pink

**I wish I could use my mmu loose shadows most of the time but I can't. I have more than 200 shades in my stash! I am always pressed for time when we go out because I have to put my DD first. By the time it's my turn to dress up, they're all waiting for me to finish and I don't like to keep people waiting so I end up using the first thing I see and the easiest to use (pressed shadows) or most of the time none at all. Just foundation, powder, blush and the gloss I apply in the car. Pathetic, huh?

I tried doing it the other way around with me getting my face ready first but it just isn't feasible. I would end up wet from bathing my little girl or all sweaty from the heat in the bathroom. Haay, difficulties of a mom (or is it just me?).

Adorned With Grace Foundation

I thought I've already posted this before but it seems that I've forgotten and left it in draft form.

My Adorned with Grace foundation match is a 50/50 mix of Hope 3.8 and 4.2.  Either of them used alone is off on me so the mix was inevitable.  I like their foundation now that I've tried it and I always thought I was the last one to because I only recently ordered when they've been around since last year.

Foundation ingredients: 

Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc, Magnesium Stearate, & Iron Oxides.

The Hope range of shades is for those with Olive Yellow skin tones like me.  Turns out I do have olive tones contrary to what I thought of as having just pure yellow tones.  It offers medium coverage which is just right for our tropical climate without giving a flat matte look.  The foundation lasts on me the whole day with a good primer  and not making my face an oil slick later on.   Topped with the Divine Oil Control Powder, the effect is much better with good oil control.

I don't break out with the foundation blend and it feels light on the skin.  The full sizes are much cheaper compared with other mineral makeup companies and ordering their Duo foundation set gives a bigger discount especially if you have to mix foundation shades like me.

It's the blushes that I truly like from their company and the Supreme Smoothing Powder (like MUFE's Hi Definition powder) gives other companies a run for their money.  I'd like to hoard some of these next time.  I'm not much of an eyeshadow ho but other bloggers love the eye shadows because they're pigmented with a wide range of shades.

Here's an FOTD during one sweltering hot day: 

Hope 3.8 & 4.2 mix foundation

Divine Oil Control Powder

Supreme Smoothing Powder in Golden Tint

AwG blush in Vivacious

Earthen Glow minerals Radiance glow in Sil Vous Plait on top of blush

Lips: SN Rare berry lip gloss

Eyes: Eyeko Sexy Eyes Palette

Avon Magix (Part 2)

My first review/impressions on the Avon Magix Face Perfector can be found here.

I recently got myself a few more tubes to keep it in stock because it isn't available in our local Avon dealers.  You can get your own tubes at the Makeup Mix Shop.  They ship internationally for a very reasonable price and those who order $20 and up even get free shipping (even for international shoppers).

It still is my HG mattifier and primer.  I haven't broken out even with daily use.  Sometimes I use it alone because of the SPF 20 content.  Makeup goes on smoothly and my pores look smaller.  I've worn it for a full day and a bit of shine would still show but that would be after more than 6 hours.  It doesn't bother me though because my skin is hopelessly oily. One blotting paper is all that's needed for the day.   

Will I continue using this?  Definitely (that's why I got back-ups).  I really hope it would be available locally.

Freebie mineral pigment I got from The Makeup Mix Shop (Thanks, Toma!):

Hamesha eyeshadow - shimmering tan

Swatch (with flash): 

FOTD from last Saturday at my DD's graduation (she got First Honors!): 

*photo taken 4 hours after application 

Avon Magix as primer

EG Minerals Cover Me foundation in Helena (1st thin layer)

Lauress Minimalist foundation in Pure Yellow (2nd thin layer)

Lauress Lavender finishing powder

Aromaleigh URFP in Translucent

Blush:

Jane Be Pure blush in Rose Satin

Lumiere Silk Radiance in Winter Silk on top of blush

Eyes: 

Avon Magix as primer

Hamesha on lid

Silk Naturals Lurid on crease

Lips:

Eyeko Fat Balm in Strawberry

Joppa Foundation Medium 2.5

After testing the new sample I got, I decided that Medium 2.5 of Joppa's Full Coverage foundation was a better match for me.  (I ordered myself a full size refill bag right away).  Joppa's foundation has medium to heavy coverage, it doesn't break me out nor produce an oil slick on my face after a few hours.  It is on of my HG mineral foundation for more than a year now.  Their finishing powders, blushes and eye shadows are also very good.

Good thing they came up with this new shade because the Medium #3 lacked yellow but was a perfect match otherwise.  It was just a bit on the pink/beige side.

Here's an FOTD from a party I went to last weekend:

 

(no flash)

(with flash)

Face:

Avon Magix Face Perfector SPF 20

Joppa FC Medium 2.5

Dreamworld Creme Topping in Cocoa

Aromaleigh URFP in Translucent

Blush:

Adorned with Grace Shimmer blush/glow in Glamorous

Eyes:

Avon Magix as primer

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers e/s in Shell (lighter shade on lid, darker on crease)

Lips:

Silk Naturals lipgloss in Cherry Crush

 

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Would anyone like to adopt my Joppa FC foundation in Medium #3?  I have 2 FS Refill baggies that I could give at a good, discounted price.

Bare Naturals Dollface Cheenee Blush

Got this in the mail the other day from Bare Naturals.

It's a sample of their mineral blush in Dollface Cheenee which gives a soft cherry blush glow.

no flash


with flash


swatch with flash

The blush is pigmented and a little bit of powder does give color on my medium skin. Tried it out this weekend as seen on the FOTD:




(It was very hot last Sunday so excuse my oily-looking face)

Everything I used is exactly the same as previous post.

UGloGirl foundation in Butter Pecan
Dreamworld Creme Topping in Cocoa

Cheeks:
Eyeko Tinted Cream on cheeks
Bare Naturals blush in Dollface Cheenee on top of Eyeko tinted cream

Lips:
Avon Glazewear liquid lip color in Darling Pink

Belated V-Day post

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's day (whether you celebrate it or not)!

I don't really celebrate this day by going out on a date (with hubs) since traffic is terrible on this day of hearts. Hubby just gives me flowers or food :-). This particular day fell on a Saturday and hubby has work so he gave me a box of chocolates ahead of time.







As you can see, a few pieces are already missing because my little girl opened it way ahead of me as soon as she saw her dad carrying the box. Anyway, they were so good!

Spent the morning at the Salcedo Market in Makati City with my parents and DD. There were so many people (of different nationalities) and so much food from different nations. We bought different varieties for take out for our lunch at home. The pasta I got was to die for! Sorry, no food pics because there really was no time to get photos since we were so famished by the time we got home that the food was gone before you can say Poof!

My DD had a fun time playing at the park there and it was like a mini United Nations with kids from different countries.





the park in it's Valentine glory


FOTD:



UGloGirl foundation in Butter Pecan
Dreamworld Creme Topping in Cocoa

Cheeks:
Eyeko Tinted Cream on cheeks
Bare Naturals mineral blush in Dollface Cheenee on top of Eyeko Tinted Cream

Lips:
Avon Glazewear Liquid Lip Color in Darling Pink (probably gone in the photo)

**gosh, my hair looks red in sunlight!

Cut, Color, other stuff

Weeks ago I had a haircut and I got a short one. Yesterday, I colored my own hair using Revlon Colorsilk in #33 Dark Soft Brown to cover my gray hair - yikes! I have a lot...it's genetic :-(

It doesn't look good when it's not blow dried but I guess it's always like that. It just looks good when coming from the salon (esp. since my hair is wavy). Last time I colored my hair was more than 1 year ago and I don't remember what shade of Colorsilk I used.

Looking at this photo I'm not sure if my hair looks like this under the sun but I hope not. Maybe it's just the effect of the camera's flash. Important thing is - NO GRAY HAIR!

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Been playing around with some of my EG Minerals eye shadow samples.

I used Too Shy on the lid and Fruit of the Vine Cabernet on the crease. I applied them dry and with no base. They are both shimmery and I got shimmer fall out on my cheeks. They also seem sheer and I applied a lot but they did not come out well in the photos. I guess I should have used a base.

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Today I am using EG Minerals shadow in The Rainbow from the Illusion collection. It appears white in the bag but once applied and hit by light you can see the color, in this case it's Amber (says the website). I tried to get a picture but because my camera is crappy, I can't take a photo of it at all. The color won't come out in the picture.

I am trying to put on eyeshadow everyday now just so i could use all my samples - I have more than 200 colors!!! Even if I am just here at home, I'll try to put on even just 1 shade. Most of the time I don't get to use eye shadows when I go out because I am always in a hurry. Only just enough time to put on foundation and blush (the lippie I put on in the car).

Recent photo when we went to Tagaytay last Sunday for mom and dad's anniversary:

I used:
Avon Magix Face Perfector
Dreamworld foundation in Amenti Luna
Dreamworld Creme Topping in Cocoa
AL URFP in Translucent

Blush:
Lumiere Ditto "O"
Lumiere Be True Silk Radiance on top of blush

Lips:
Eyeko Strawberry Fat Balm

Eye shadow:
None

Dayna's Minerals FOTD

Here's an FOTD from yesterday using some of my new Dayna's Minerals products:

Face:



Sweetscents Hide-A-Pore in Medium-Dark as powder primer
J.Lynne foundation in Medium Golden
Dreamworld Creme Topping in Cocoa
EG Minerals Hi-Def. Pro Powder

Cheeks:
Dayna's Minerals blush in Coral Breeze
Lumiere Silk Radiance in Nectar on top of blush
Eyeko Original Cream on cheekbones as highlight


Lips:



Avon Glazewear liquid lip color in Darling Pink



Eyes:



Artdeco eye primer
Dayna's Minerals e/s in Baby Popo on lid up to crease
Dayna's Minerals e/s in Mr. Sully dry-lined on upper lashline
Eyeko Original Cream on brow bone as highlight

Wedding FOTD

Went to a friend's wedding last week and my DD was one of the 2 flower girls. Had a great time since it's nice to dress up once in a while. It is also my first time to try using 2 different foundations on top of the other. It turned out good I think.

FOTD:

H2O+ Mattifying Moisturizer
AVON Magix Face Perfector SPF 20
Lauress Minimalist foundation in Pure Yellow 1 layer
EG Minerals Cover Me foundation in Helena 2nd layer
mist with toner and pat dry with flocked sponge
Lauress Enhancer in Chiffon
Aromaleigh URFP in Translucent

Blush:
EDM blush in Apple
Dayna's Minerals Glow in Violet Vesper on top of blush
BE Warmth as contour

Lips:
Miners lip liner all over lips
MAC 3D Glass in Algorithm

EOTD:

UDPP and Artdeco primers
Jesse's Girl Quad #2 using 3 shades
Magnetism Gel liner on upper lash line and to fill in brows
Blinc Kiss Me Mascara

Some other photos:

San Agustin Church.

DD starting her walk.

Entourage photo. All gowns by Edward Teng.




Last photo is on our way home from the reception. All round us are ROOTS of trees!
The purple dress I had on I bought off the rack last week in my desperate search for a dress for this occasion.

Some FOTD's

It's been so long since I posted FOTD's so here are some.

Dec. 26, Friday

Had lunch at Abe, Serendra since my cousin was leaving for the US that night where she lives.

Face:

AVON Magix Face Perfector SPF 20 as mattifying primer

EG Minerals Cover Me foundation in Helena

Dreamworld Creme Topping in Cocoa

Aromaleigh Ultra Resolution FP in Translucent

Eyeko Cream on undereyes and above cheekbones

Blush:

Bourjois Paris blush in Tomette

Lips:

Bourjois 3D lipgloss in Violet Psychedelic

Eyes:

Eyeko Original Cream all over lid

Dec. 28, Sunday

We went all the way to Rizal for a baptism then visited our ninong/ninang and on the way home, picked up BIL who was fixing up his house so he could move in at the start of the year. All this in Rizal...so tiring.

Face:

H2O+ Aqualibrium Mattifying Moisture Plus as primer

EG Minerals Cover Me foundation in Yuan Yuan

Dreamworld Creme Topping in Cafe Au Lait

Aromaleigh URFP in Peaches & Cream

Blush:

EDM Wafflecone

Lumiere Silk Radiance in Sundew

Lips:

Eyeko Fat Balm in Strawberry

Eyes:

Artdeco eye primer

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers in Shell (with the lighter shade on lid and darker shade on crease, outer V and lower lid)

Eyeko Cream on browbone as highlight

B-day FOTD and some packages

Had my birthday dinner last night at Pepper Lunch. The food was great in a unique and fun way of dining. Once the food is served in a 260"C sizzling plate, you have to turn over or mix the food right away to cook it yourself then add the sauce you want. It was really yummy! This resto has branches all over Asia.

We got different slices of cake to share and pass around so we can taste all of them. After dinner, it was coffee for everyone at Coffe Bean & Tea Leaf except for me since I was so full from the food we ate.

FOTD:
no flash

with flash

Sweetscents Hide-A-Pore in Med-Dark as primer
Buff'd in Buff Original formula applied wet
Joppa Finishing Silk in Medium
AL Coquille powder in Nectarine on cheeks and undereye area
Blush:
Joppa in Plumeria
Lumiere Silk Radiance in Nectar applied with Lumiere FO brush
Lips:
Carmex lipbalm
AL Lipgloss in Yum (old version in click pen)

EOTD (no photo):
SN Sleep in a jar all over lid
SN Lurid from lashline to crease
PureLuxe Chocolate Blueberries on crease
AL Perle powder in Illusion as highlight under brows


Food Pics:

Chicken Pepper Rice

Vanilla something cake

Green Tea Cheesecake

Molten Chocolate Cake

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Got my Dayna's Minerals package today. It was very fast since Dayna just sent it last week.


Dayna's Minerals

This was a tiny order since I only got 3 glows in 10 gr jars. I got Violet Vesper, Golden Zephyr and Whisper Pink. They're all so pretty! Dayna included some freebies in Golden Summer Glow, Mauving On Up, Empress' New Clothes and Coral Breeze (thank you!).

Will wait for the rest of her stuff to be posted up with photos before I make another order.

Jandi sent me a card with some samples for the birthday samples shower. Thanks Jandi!


from Jandi

My Aromaleigh package:

Got a couple of minijars of Perle powder in Splendor and Spectre, a fullsize tube of Wallflower color creme and a fullsize jar of Nectarine Coquille Powder.

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Yahoo! Lauress is on sale!!!