KIKAY KORNER

[purple_madness]

ay korek! now na. :)
uy pero seriously, i feel that it is my calling talaga.
last year i had plans of flying to paking canada for MAC susmio. buti nahimasmasan ako.

[BadGiRL]

Originally posted by purple_madness


work sha for MAC?!? :wow2:

:dizzy:

Ay lola, I doubt G3 would work for MAC. She is probably waaayy to rich to even bother working for MAC. (yes, I mean She) I just meant they're friends. And then same time sila nasa Lasalle noon. But mas kilala si G3 kasi she is even waaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy prettier and classier than Arbee. So imagine mo nalang gano sya kaganda.

And yeah, her snobbishness is utterly charming. Bagay naman e. Hindi TH ang dating. And parang ang sarap magpa recommend ng stuff sa kanya kasi ang ganda nya. Parang meron kang subconscious idea na credible sya kasi ang ganda ng effect sa kanya. hehehe.. pero naman, swak naman ang mga pinag rerecommend nya e.

Accdg to Arbee, s/he makes KC up for his shows ata sa MTV. And they are sending her daw to NYC for training. And then si Mikee naman daw Malaysia. Sabi lang nilang dalawa sa akin yan ha.

[novalee]

Originally posted by BadGiRL


Ay lola, I doubt G3 would work for MAC. She is probably waaayy to rich to even bother working for MAC. (yes, I mean She) I just meant they're friends. And then same time sila nasa Lasalle noon. But mas kilala si G3 kasi she is even waaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy prettier and classier than Arbee. So imagine mo nalang gano sya kaganda.



Both were my batchmates in college and i have to disagree w/ u badgirl, G3 isnt' that pretty naman :) She looks too made up every time i see him and halata pa rin that he isn't uhh, "one of us". But no doubt about it, he sure knows how to work it plus he's so pleasant to work with pa. He works for the ad agency of the co. i'm working for and i see him often at the office. I haven't seen Arbee at the MAC counter yet, parating si Mikee lang and i'm very happy w/ his service. Forever pleasant and helpful :) Am looking forward to seeing Arbee there though.

Anyway, going back to the topic -

Bea: Clinique's a good brand for sensitive lips. I wouldn't recommend lipsticks from MAC or REVLON (gasp!) coz they're a bit drying on the lips, especially the latter. Pero you can apply lipbalm first before putting on your lipstick - hassle nga lang esp. since you need to touch up a couple of times w/in the day.

Question! Are NARS lip glosses any good?

[Bea19]

Ano bang magandang brand ng tweezers, naguguluhan na kse ako sa dami ng available e. Yung Clinique lipstick naman parang may lasa sya e.

[Qrius]

Originally posted by Bea19
Ano bang magandang brand ng tweezers, naguguluhan na kse ako sa dami ng available e. Yung Clinique lipstick naman parang may lasa sya e.

i heard and i've read sa mga magazines, tweezerman is the best. but i have used revlon, yung slanted yung tip, ok sya. kuha kahit na maliit na maliit na hair. me lasa ba clinique?!?! baket yung sa ken wala naman.... unless siguro luma na. it can taste and smell pretty nasty talaga.

[BadGiRL]

Novalee: G3 has the quiet elegance that makes her prettier. I think it's the overall package that makes her really pretty. :)

Mikee is really nice, kaso minsan I think he is too patronising. :p And nakakainis yung mga ganon.

:)

Btw, anong bago sa Nars now? Do you girls know any nice matte lipstick from nars. My mom is using catfight. And maganda sya, but she wants something else.

[tr|n|ty]

i swear by my tweezerman slant tip tweezers. i treat them like gold. IMHO(i'm sure PePs and purple_madness are going to agree with me), a perfectly tweezed brow makes a face. not lipstick, not foundation nor eyeshadow. the shape and maintenance of the brows really make a difference.

[purple_madness]

hay, so true.
tweezing one's kilay is the most drastic thing one can do (short of having a 'lift) to one's face.

ako feeling ko it makes or breaks a look. pano kaya na titiis ni whoopee godlberd yun?
:hmm:

[Purple_Snow]

Originally posted by PePs
Tea Tree is very effective -- wala ang zittles overnight. It comes ni concealer form so it can treat your zittles while covering it up.

Salamat kay BaDGiRL for the tip...


which is better? the concealer or the tea tree oil itself? the one in a small bottle?

[cHarL!e's AngEL]

my hair's naturally wavy & to top it off it's frizzy! :( what's the best product to use? :hmm:

[cHarL!e's AngEL]

thanks! i'll check it out tomorrow :glee: do you recommend the rebonding treatment though, or do you have friends who've tried it & got great results?

[archt_marj14]

I have a question: is the Neutrogena line of cosmetics available here in the Philippines? If so, where? all Neutrogena products I see are facial and body washes/products. :rolleyes:

[tr|n|ty]

i got myself chanel's Aqua Blush (http://www.gloss.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1121383&cp=1116357.1116363.1116437) in Soleil. I went to the counter to buy something naturally rosy but was totally enamored with the bronze effect of soleil..gives great summer-y color and a totally sunkissed glow i love it! i have to agree with PePs, chanel is definitely an expensive yet worth it guilty kikay pleasure. i should start rummaging through my mom's kikay kit, she's been an absolute chanel make up nut for a long time. :)

[Bea_]

Where Can I buy Tweezerman?and how much are they selling it here(phils.)? I have a solingen tweezer but it's kinda old, and I wanna replace it, Revlon is no good.

[sterling]

I used to have solingen tweezers,too. Are they sold anywhere here in Manila?

[annielise]

http://www.tcastle.com/images/n159/n159animation2.gif

Has anyone tried Smashbox cosmetics? I recently bought its stick foundation in White Oak at Beauty Bar, and it suits my skin color perfectly. It's quite pricey at 1,400 a pop, but I hope it's gonna be worth it. It doesn't have that too cakey and too-made up effect that foundations tend to give the face, and it has a very natural, almost-bare look.

What other brand of foundation is good?

[purple_madness]

eau de teint by lancome, which is what i use on my clients. *okay*

[Claudine]

are there other stores that sell tea tree oil aside
frm the body shop?

[Claudine]

i've been hearing that placenta cream can do wonders for the skin? what does it do exactly? what's the best brand and where can i buy one? anybody here who have tried it?
:)

[BadGiRL]

Originally posted by sterling
I used to have solingen tweezers,too. Are they sold anywhere here in Manila?

You can get them at the solingen stores.... last week they were on sale. Baka meron pa. There's a branch in G4 and one at Megamall 5th floor infront of Jollibee...

[muggle]

Hey guys, Nordstrom Anniversary, they have this MAC compact with 8 eyreshadows and 2 blushes. hehe thirty dollars lang :)

http://a1216.g.akamai.net/f/1216/955/6h/images2.nordstrom.com/images/store/product/thumbs/12397U.jpg

[Bea_]

Originally posted by BadGiRL


You can get them at the solingen stores.... last week they were on sale. Baka meron pa. There's a branch in G4 and one at Megamall 5th floor infront of Jollibee...

Hello, you have any idea where Tweezerman may be available?

[tr|n|ty]

i think tweezerman is available at Rustan's.

[chinkybubbles]

Hello! :wave: Mostly makeup yung topic of discussion dito so I wonder kung ok lang to ask about hair naman? :)

I'm thinking of getting a haircut. Yung something different talaga but easy maintenance (as much as possible wash and wear or at least something very simple to style). Kasi I have very thick and long locks tapos medyo nagfifrizz din sya and I have to fan-dry it pa to make it less buhaghag. Can anyone recommend a good hairstylist? One who can give me a cut that I can maintain? And one who really knows hair and alam yung babagay tlaga sa akin?Minsan kasi maganda lang pag ni-style nila sa salon but the next day when you've washed your hair ayun magsisisi ka na kung bakit mo pinagupit. Thanks!! :)

[Lynelle]

Originally posted by PePs
Okay. Mahirap mag bigay ng hair advice sa 'net. Ang mabibigay namin sa iyo ay...punta ka sa Propaganda. I've never had a bad experience with them. Sometimes, I'm iffy about a hairstyle but the next day, maganda pa rin. They'll cut your hair according to your face's shape, your lifestyle and your style.


Friendly ba sila? sino hanapin doon? kc sometimes pag wala kang kilala doon,walang papansin sa iyo

[muggle]

Originally posted by PePs

Coming soon to a store near you :
MAC Must Haves Pouch +: Double Pocket Ultrasuede zip pouch with ProLash Mascara, LipGlass,3 Essential Brushses. 42USD
MAC Lips x8 : Eight High IMpact Lipsticks and lip brush in a mirrored compact. 26USD
MAC Face x8 : Six Shady Eyeshadows and two blushable blushes in a mirrored compact. 30USD

Hey Peps- will these be available sa Pinas year round or just certain times during the year? May nagsabi kasi sakin na limited lang yung pagdistribute ng MAC for these products eh

[sweet_angel79]

:bookish:

[cultured_pearls]

hair question!

would anyone know if the phyto products (like phytocadamia) are available in local beauty stores?

tnx

[TripleThreat]

hi may gumagamit ba rito ng hair polish?

[annielise]

Originally posted by PePs
The last three sets I mentioned are limited edition. I'll post when it hits the stores. Ive reserved three of each for me and my friends. http://www.tcastle.com/images/n159/n159animation2.gif

My hubby already bought these three MAC sets for me from Nordstrom. I got an email from Nordstrom informing me of this promo of theirs. I originally wanted just the Face x 8 ($30) and Lips x 8 ($26) but the salesclerk said we had to buy the entire 3 sets if we wanna avail of those prices. Since I also bought the brush set with the Lip Glass, the whole thing cost my hubby $102 friggin' bucks!! I haven't seen the stuff though but I will get them very soon. I hope the colors will match my complexion (I'm kinda pale) so the money won't go down the drain. I hope the money spent is well worth it. I'm excited to use them though :D

[cultured_pearls]

Originally posted by PePs
Yes. At Essenses in Rustan's Makati. PRices are comparable to prices in France.

thanks, PePs!
:)

[chinkybubbles]

PePs, tnx! :) If ever I really decide on having a drastic 'do change, Propaganda will be first on my list. Pinag-iisipan ko pa e, getting cold feet. :D

[chinkybubbles]

Originally posted by cultured_pearls
hair question!
would anyone know if the phyto products (like phytocadamia) are available in local beauty stores?
tnx
Para saan yan? :)

[purple_madness]

para sa buhok.

[chinkybubbles]

purple_madness, I noticed na sabi nya "hair question" so it really must be for the hair. :belat: :glee: What I meant was, for added shine ba siya, or deep conditioning or what. :) Thanks anyway. :)

[cultured_pearls]

Originally posted by PePs
novalee -- mejo mahal yung philosophy stuff. ma-awa ka sa kapatid mo!!! if she can't get origins, get benetint.

new stuff...

phytocadamia

my stylist ordered me to buy this shampoo because i have really dry hair. it worked wonders and smells really, really yummy. manang tr|n|ty, i'm sure you'll get the PhytoTherathrie line there in new york and find something there for you.

phytodefrisant

from the same makers as the shampoo mentioned above, this works like your going straight from body shop but has restorative benefit for your hair.

te

recommended by a fashionista friend, this cologne is a rare find. you'd barely notice this in colette but it's one of the best colognes i've ever had [better even than acqua di parma]. it somehow changes the way it smells according to the weather. i noticed that it smells especially good in cold weather but it also smells wonderful even on hot days. manang tr|n|ng, this is made in new york -- pero walang info kung saan tinitinda. i'm sure you'll like it.

:D


chinkybubbles_i read this post and got me interested. :)

[purple_madness]

Originally posted by chinkybubbles
purple_madness, I noticed na sabi nya "hair question" so it really must be for the hair. What I meant was, for added shine ba siya, or deep conditioning or what. Thanks anyway.
:bonkself:
:hiya:

oo nga naman. dagdag na lang ako din tuloy. i have the phytocitrus hair mask for permed/colour-treated hair. hair repair ever.
to quote PePs, "phyto dabes!"

[chinkybubbles]

cultured_pearls, ahhh halata bang nde ko nabasa yung mga ibang posts? :hiya: Tnx! :)

purple_madness, hehehe, oks lang. :) I have really dry hair din and had it relaxed, straightened, rebonded. You name it! :glee: Tapos fina-fan dry ko pa ha, pero tinatali ko pa rin kasi medyo buhaghag. :hopeless: Do you think the phyto products will help my hair? Actually nde naman ganon kakulot yung hair ko. Sobrang kapal and medyo coarse lang yung texture. :(

[muggle]

ANnielise- Holy cow the Nordstrom lady told you to get the three sets to get the anniversary prices? Di totoo yon kahit na binili mo yun separately ganon pa din presyo.

[bing2x]

Originally posted by PePs
My latest make-up addiction is Chanel (http://www.chanel.com/). I love Chanel so much I'm willing to pay retail for it. Today I got Glossimer in Lollipop. It looks intimidating because of the intense pink color in the tube but glides on very sheer with just a hint of healthy pink. You look like you've never smoked a stick of marls in your life! It stays on long but I haven't tested it through a meal. I like the consistency of Glossimer more than MAC's Lip Lacquer because it's not too sticky. But I guess there's always room for both in your Kikay Kit.

I just discovered Glossimers myself and sobrang ganda nila talaga :up: I only have 2 shades - Brilliance and Soda. I would like to get more, kaya lang they're too expensive! ($25USD). good thing I got mine 50% off at a beauty salon. how much are Glossimers over there and meron ba yung Coconut?

marami na ring nadagdag sa kikay kit ko since my last post;

Lipglosses
-Estee Lauder Pure Gloss Lip Gloss in Praline (your-lips-but-better shade) and Icy Lavender (Y-L-B-B and pinkier). I had to get 2 coz I really wanted to get the gift-with-purchase na may kasamang sample size na Illusionist mascara

-Christian Dior Plastic Shine Lip Gloss in Tender Beige.
line and fill your lips with MAC Spice lipliner and put this on top - the result is just BEAUTIFUL...imo.

-Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Gloss in First Blush and Groove.

Eyeshadows
-NARS Eyeshadows in Night Star(champagne-beige with gold shimmers) and Night Fairy(light lavender-lilac with gold shimmers). these have been out-of-stock for the longest time, so I was really excited when I got them at Sephora 2 weeks ago. I'm really disappointed with the Night Star coz although its very, very pretty on the pan, I CANNOT get it to show up on me (tried it wet and with a base -- NOTHING) may just have to exchange it for something else.

-Physicians Formula Eyeshadow Pearls in Natural Pearl and Lavender Pearl.
these are like the eyeshadow version/knock-offs of the Guerlain Meteorites Loose Powder Balls. I like these a lot - I'm gonna get the other 2 shades pag nag sale ulit.

-L'Oreal On-The-Loose Powder Eyeshadows. I got these at the clearance baskets of Target. colors I got are Metallic Jade, Copper Metal, Gold Metal, and Rustic Metal(I like this color the most). I may have to return all of them - the glitter gets all over your face when applied dry. they go on nicely when wet but I have no time to go through all that 'wet' routine esp. in the morning.

Blush
-Presciptives Fresh Cut Cheek Color. I only bought this coz it was limited edition. it looks very cute - broken pieces of different color blush in a box.

-Revlon Skinlights Cream Blush in Berry.
parang knock-off ng NARS Sin blush in cream form.

Lipsticks
-Chanel Hydrabase in Beige de Chanel
-Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds in Pink Topaz, Pink Diamonds, Mauvey Rocks.
all pretty, pretty colors.

I also bought 2 POOLE lipcream singles and 2 eyeshadow singles.
I got these a few months ago - again 50% off - I don't wanna use them yet coz they look so beautiful and luxurious (packaging and all). I just enjoy looking at them :) am I the only one who's like this? :) :*)


:heartgrl:

[javanlla]

anyone here have had their haircut done at H's salon?..any feedbacks?

[yobex]

how would i know what color of blush on should i use ?

[PearlM]

Originally posted by PePs
I tried Rachel @ H and didn't like it. I swore never to get my haircut in any other salon except Propaganda after that experience.

My friends like Mr.H and Rusty [?] though.

I've tried Rusty... :( i wasn't happy with my haircut.

[PearlM]

Originally posted by annielise
http://www.tcastle.com/images/n159/n159animation2.gif

Who's that gay salesperson at the Mac counter in Rustan's Makati? He's so refreshingly funny and kikay. He looks like a girl too.

is he(she) the same one at the MAC counter at Glorietta?...the one across Bon Apetit... there's a cute gay there kasi....very pretty with flawless skin! inggit ako!

[sneezy]

Originally posted by javanlla
anyone here have had their haircut done at H's salon?..any feedbacks?

kung may awa ka sa sarili mo, hindi ka magpapagupit don.

[prinsesa_ako]

Originally posted by bing2x





I also bought 2 POOLE lipcream singles and 2 eyeshadow singles.
I got these a few months ago - again 50% off - I don't wanna use them yet coz they look so beautiful and luxurious (packaging and all). I just enjoy looking at them :) am I the only one who's like this? :) :*)


:heartgrl:

nope, i'm exactly like that. i buy makeup but never use them. neve have the time in the am den kase and wala lang haha i only go to school e no reason to wear makeup.

[Iron_Mask]

anybody here who can help me with my dandruff? pls...

have used a lot of brands na.. from nizoral to kerastaze to some dandruff stuff from france. 'ala din!

one side lang naman on the upper portion of my earlobe. ganun..

di ako makapag pacolor ng hair lately coz' when i first tried, super hapdiiii...:(


help naman, oh... a dermatologist didn't help me either..

hu hu hu... :mad:

:o

[purple_madness]

use the neutrogena t gel.

i find it hard to believe na hindi ka na-help ng derma. are you sure dandruff yan? baka psoriasis na yan.
:shrug:

[konstantine]

Originally posted by yobex
how would i know what color of blush on should i use ?
like what peps said, it depends on your skin tone. but if you wanna play safe, i think the liquid cheek tint goes with all kinds of skin tones...you just have to know how much you're gonna apply so as not to appear like you splashed merthiolate (sp?) on your face. best cheek tints: benefit benetint, origin's pinch your cheeks (which was ripped off by bench...they came up with pretty when pinched) and body shop's lip and cheek tint. :)

[Bea19]

Ako din dandruff problem. Sa earlobe effective yung hydrocortisone cream kse yung **** prob ko e pati sa eyebrows meron ako, Sa akin naman effective ang Nizoral. Use the one na maximum treatment, PM me for more questions. ;)

[Iron_Mask]

purple_madness : yaikks! di naman psoriasis.. grabe. ultra sensitive lang scalp ko( according to dr. vicki belo) hence, i had to treat it mildly. i tried Lazartigue. ala lang...

i got it from hotel hopping in singapore using their suites' complementary shampoo and conditioners in very elegant bottles. i requested a lot from them, thinking they must be okey.

i will try this IONIL medicated shampoo i've read here. i wish its okey.

Bea19: i just bought this ionil i mentioned. but you see, di pleasing amoy nya 'no? yukk! tiis muna me... will try NIZORAL max strength if this wont work out. thanks..

[hannah17smb]

http://www.baynet.net/~philip/manga/images/gif/marsloop.gif :bookworm2:

[Camille]

gurls, i just wanna ask kung ano ba yung eyelash perming? kta ko kse sya kanina dun sa isang salon eh.... thx!

[JoYcE`TiK]

Camille: my mom's friend and her daughter had that done a long time ago. it makes your lashes curl for about six months.

[Bea19]

Sa Let's face it nagpaganyan mga classmates ko e. Kaya lang yung sa iba mukhang fake masydo kse nagmukha silang goldfish. **** depende na sa tao.

[m_over_u]

try using Fongitar for that scalp problem. (it kinda stink though, basta amoy gamot!) Then if meron den sa may hairline, eyebrows.. my derma gave me something for this, ang label... KETO HYDROCORTISONE. but ofcourse, you may wanna ask your derma first :)

[iskaliber]

may product ba available in the market that stimulates hair growth? i want to grow my hair long na kasi in time for my grad pic. :(

[sneezy]

Originally posted by iskaliber
may product ba available in the market that stimulates hair growth? i want to grow my hair long na kasi in time for my grad pic. :(

try flaxseed oil available at watsons or gnc or healthy options

[purple_madness]

*agrees with sneezy*
and habang wet pa yung hair mo, gently pull (gently ha?) kasi it's at its most elastic.
parang rubber na hinihila para pag loosen pero don't overdo it kasi just like rubber, baka maging brittle and mag break.

massage your scalp din every night to circulate yung blood.

kung mabilisan, look for products with patchouli (herbal) or minoxidil (chemical).

[iskaliber]

thanks a lot :)

[Camille]

thanks for the replies joyce'tik and bea19 :)

[RöttenMind]

kikays.. help! nalagas kase yung hair ko before.. so may mga spots sya ngayon na tumutubo ang hair.. i look like dennis the menace! nakakaasar! haba pa naman ng hair ko ngayon..

i really dunno what to do.. i wannah go to parlor and cut my hair na.. pero sayang naman..

[purple_madness]

ruth
comb-over mo :lol:
*joke*

[cultured_pearls]

which works better for oily skin...

cream blush or liquid blush?

and does the liquid blush work for dark-skin type?

[sterling]

for oily skin......
it's probably NO blush.
Blush mixed with oil looks like a streak of dirt.

[novalee]

hmm, not really. I have oily skin and i use blush everyday. Blushes in powder form work best for me. Some favorites are NARS orgasm, MAC angel and Estee Lauder blush all day. L'oreal blushes are ok too. Liquid blushes are the worst for oily skin. I've tried Origins PYC, Benefit's Benetint and L'oreal Translucide- - no good! Sayang coz these really look good on my friends. As for cream blushes, I've tried lots but only STILA convertible (the best!!) and NARS the Multiple worked for me.

[purple_madness]

Originally posted by cultured_pearls
which works better for oily skin...

cream blush or liquid blush?

and does the liquid blush work for dark-skin type?

i agree with novalee.
i too have oily skin and powder blushes work best for me, but you can get away with cream blushes too. just use your ring finger (it has the lightest pressure) to blend the colour in, besides, oil glands are not as madami sa cheeks kesa sa t-zone.
try lancome's blush duo - it has both shades in cream and powder in one nifty compact.

i think liquid blushes work on dark skin only if you have reddish undertones (which is rare), otherwise, it won't show. you'd need a lot and it will look fake.

try gel cheek tints like chanel's fruitè. stains your fingers like achuete but it looks really natural.

[Bea19]

Ako talaga sobrang oily ng skin kaya I don't use makeup e. PEro I really want to use blush kaya lang madami akong pimple scars sa cheeks kaya pag may blush mukhang lalo namumula yung pimple scars.

[purple_madness]

mag oatmeal mask ka at least once a week.
yung pimple scars mo, kung hyperpigmentation lang naman yan, ang solution dyan concealer lang.

next time you get zits, don't *****. kung mag sugat man, apply topical steroids para hindi mag-darken yung facial scar.

[MachinGunPoetry]

Yes, listen to Peps.

[MachinGunPoetry]

Yes, listen to Peps.

[MachinGunPoetry]

Yes, listen to Peps.

[privatesinger]

hi mga kikay!!!

how do i get d "j.lo" makeup effect, esp. dun s video nyang "aint it funn" na remix? ganda ng makeup nya dun, prang refined yung features nya.

[prinsesa_ako]

Originally posted by PePs


New product to watch out for : Estee Lauder's Mineralities Face Patina.

ano yan ?? :)

[MessyMistique]

nice to get some kikay tips from Peps.

[privatesinger]

thanks PEPS!!! i will try some of the products mentioned. haaaayyyy, hirap magpaganda!!! :D

eh tips naman how to make your makeup (foundation/eyes/lipsticks) last long?!?

[katie]

tips naman on how to make your lipstick last long. thanks!

[yayasister]

hi peeps! :)

hope u dont mind me asking.... are you guys (trinity and peps) professional make up artists or doing something along that line? just asking po.....dami nyo kc helpful tips!!! :) :) :)

this thread is really fun!!!



:D

[lite]

Originally posted by katie
tips naman on how to make your lipstick last long. thanks!

Dab powder on your lipstick . . .
- Put lipstick on. Then place tissue (preferably one ply lang) on your lips, tapos brush powder (face paowder is ok) lightly on the lips (covered by the tissue). Then dab another coat of lipstick. It actually works . . .

- My mom coats her lips with lipliner first, then puts on lipstick (of the same shade of course).

[prinsesa_ako]

Originally posted by PePs
prinsesa_ako : it's a bronzer in cream form that you can take with you all the time. you can apply it with your fingers.

messymistique : hindi po ako beauty consultant.

okidoki sounds interesting i'll try to look for it :)

[purple_madness]

Originally posted by privatesinger
hi mga kikay!!!

how do i get d "j.lo" makeup effect, esp. dun s video nyang "aint it funn" na remix? ganda ng makeup nya dun, prang refined yung features nya.

dagdag sa what PePs said, spritz with evian after.

for oily skin talaga that can rival kuwait's reserve, isotretinoin tweaks the ugali of your sebaceous glands and trains them to produce less oil. as your derma kung pwede sa inyo kasi accutane or isotrex is for acne-prone skin talaga.

[Bea19]

Ei kikay girls, thanks for the help. Actually gamit ko yung 3 step ng VMV Hypoaalergenics for oily skin, kaya lang bglang nag dry naman sobra skin ko kaya nag aapply ako ng oil-free moisturizer. Ewan ko ba pero di talaga ako comfortable maglagay ng make-up. Oily na nga ako pawisin pa talaga ako lalo na sa init.

I tried oatmeal masks before kaya lang nag brebreak out ang skin ko.

[archt_marj14]

Originally posted by purple_madness
for oily skin talaga that can rival kuwait's reserve, isotretinoin tweaks the ugali of your sebaceous glands and trains them to produce less oil. as your derma kung pwede sa inyo kasi accutane or isotrex is for acne-prone skin talaga.

yep, i've been using isotrex for about 2months na and i noticed that my skin has become considerably less oily. moreso, it doesn't leave scars or dark marks after it heals the zits. galing! *okay*

[michiko_888]

ok bang gumamit ng bronzer? anu ba yun? what are the ok brands?
im medyo on the fairer side
my daily routine is face powder. blush n lip gloss

gusto ko sanang palitan, if i used a bronzer yun na lang ba? don't have to use other products? *** is its effect? anong look after using the bronzer and how do we use it?

if hindi pwede sa akin ang bronzer what other products can i use? pwede bang shimery powder.

sorry daming tanong. tnx ha.

[Triglyceride]

my natural lipline had always bothered me but I've finally learned to accept and embrace it :D I'm actually saving about $10 because I don't have to buy a lipliner..

but anyway :), for those of you who have that classic tan complexion, I'd like to share this and hopefully, you guys would like the results.I've been using this lipstick shade lately


Luxe by Lancome PLUS Oh Baby Lip glass by Mac for shine - :up: I'm lovin' it :D , I think it complements our classic tan complexion very nicely.

[sex_and_candy]

question... when you apply eyeshadow, do you wet your brush? i noticed a lot of makeup artists do this... eh if you use a wet brush hindi ba matatanggal yung base mo na powder sa eye lids mo?

[spicypopcorn]

can anyone recommend san magang magpa-body scrub? please include the rate na rin. thnx!

[krystle]

hey, for anyone who's planning to go to Piandre, I'm selling Piandre gift certificates.

the gift certificates come in P500 denominations but I am willing to sell them for P450 only. this is a great deal because it's like you're getting 10% off!

if you're interested, please email me at krystle920@yahoo.com and specify how many gift certificates you want to buy. thanks.

[Cosmo]

Can anyone recommend a product that can thicken or at least add volume to hair?!!! My hair's sooo flat!

[juve_grrrl10]

1. does cold cream really REALLY remove mascara (says so on the package)? haven't liked any mascara/eye makeup remover i've used kasi.


2. how do you maintain false eyelashes? i mean, i've read a lot of how-to articles on wearing them, but none on how to keep them. does it mean these are meant to be worn once only, disposable sila?

ang silly ng questions ko! hindi ko kasi alam ang sagot kaya nagtatanong po :)

[annielise]

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Hi, does anybody know where can I get luminous eye makeup, like the one of Desiree Del Valle's in her soap Bituin? We have the same skin color and I'm just wondering if it would suit me. Thanks! :)

[Fifi]

elo pipol :) may question sana ako, kc i have really large pores sa cheek, pano ba mapapaliit yun? i am using neutrogena's pore refining essence, pero parang wala naman masyadong effect. i heard na microdermabrasion will help ur pores seem smaller, mag-work kaya sa akin yun? kc nga malaki yung pores ko? baka naman 10 beses ako dapat magpa ganon hehehe

[katie]

hello! thanks nga pala dun sa nagbigay ng cindy crawford advice sakin. it works! :)

yung smoky eyes effect, how do you do it? thanks! :)

[purple_madness]

question... when you apply eyeshadow, do you wet your brush? i noticed a lot of makeup artists do this... eh if you use a wet brush hindi ba matatanggal yung base mo na powder sa eye lids mo?
not really. wetting it not only gives it staying power but definition as well BUT kailangan mo habulin bago matuyo kasi pag natuyo, mahirap na mag blend.
i personally don't think you have to kasi ang konti naman oil glands sa luds to make your shadow melt.

i heard na microdermabrasion will help ur pores seem smaller, mag-work kaya sa akin yun? kc nga malaki yung pores ko?
um, i'm not so sure but kasi with microdermabrasion, yung epidermis mo yung ni s-slough off.

yung smoky eyes effect, how do you do it? thanks!
base shadow two shades lighter that your skin. you can use your concealer din.
powder shadow in grey and powder pencil in a darker colour, say jet, but not black.

line and use your ring finger when you blend. i'm so not for blending using sponge applicators or synthetic brushes kasi it pulls the skin. anyhoo, stay away from kohl liners. use powder pencils instead.

two coats (at the most) of mascara.

[hydrangia]

Originally posted by chinkybubbles
Hello! :wave: Mostly makeup yung topic of discussion dito so I wonder kung ok lang to ask about hair naman? :)

I'm thinking of getting a haircut. Yung something different talaga but easy maintenance (as much as possible wash and wear or at least something very simple to style). Kasi I have very thick and long locks tapos medyo nagfifrizz din sya and I have to fan-dry it pa to make it less buhaghag. Can anyone recommend a good hairstylist? One who can give me a cut that I can maintain? And one who really knows hair and alam yung babagay tlaga sa akin?Minsan kasi maganda lang pag ni-style nila sa salon but the next day when you've washed your hair ayun magsisisi ka na kung bakit mo pinagupit. Thanks!! :)

hi chinkybubbles!

i swear by merly of salon de manila t. morato branch, i've been with her for 4 years and have never left the salon disappointed. mejo pricey sila at 550 for senior hairstylists but it's worth every peso. they cut your hair in such a way na hindi magiging buhaghag o mukang walis pagmatagal kang magpatrim. i had my hair cut last june and its still looks good now. di mo masyado kelangan magpatrim. i tried this Php80 haircut once at a so so salon and geez! gusto ko sakalin yung bakla!!!!!!!!!!! she freakin ruined my hair! as in hindi pantay and sure enough i was running to merly that same week for her to fix it. in the long run worth it na rin yung bayad! just make sure to call the salon first if she's available cuz they are usually booked like crazy! when i went to her last june, sabi niya kakatapos lang daw niya ayusan si christine hermosa for her head and shoulders commercial. she sure did wonders with christine cuz anyone hardly recognized her in the commercial. :)

ganda din nila mag hair color, kung baga nakakaenhance ng features. people ask me where i have my hair cut alot.

i'm also pretty satisfied with pinky of jimmy lu salon along banaue, she used to work at david's banaue and galle. i go to her whenever i don't feel like splurging so much for a hair cut. mga 150-200 ata yung price.

hope this helps!

i love this thread! dami libreng tips! keem em coming! :handsdown:

[hydrangia]

Originally posted by purple_madness
mag oatmeal mask ka at least once a week.
yung pimple scars mo, kung hyperpigmentation lang naman yan, ang solution dyan concealer lang.

next time you get zits, don't *****. kung mag sugat man, apply topical steroids para hindi mag-darken yung facial scar.

hi purple_madness! what are topical steroids? :) how do they work and what are some good brands?

[annielise]

Originally posted by hydrangia


hi chinkybubbles!

i swear by merly of salon de manila t. morato branch, i've been with her for 4 years and have never left the salon disappointed. mejo pricey sila at 550 for senior hairstylists but it's worth every peso. they cut your hair in such a way na hindi magiging buhaghag o mukang walis pagmatagal kang magpatrim. i had my hair cut last june and its still looks good now. di mo masyado kelangan magpatrim. i tried this Php80 haircut once at a so so salon and geez! gusto ko sakalin yung bakla!!!!!!!!!!! she freakin ruined my hair! as in hindi pantay and sure enough i was running to merly that same week for her to fix it. in the long run worth it na rin yung bayad! just make sure to call the salon first if she's available cuz they are usually booked like crazy! when i went to her last june, sabi niya kakatapos lang daw niya ayusan si christine hermosa for her head and shoulders commercial. she sure did wonders with christine cuz anyone hardly recognized her in the commercial. :)

ganda din nila mag hair color, kung baga nakakaenhance ng features. people ask me where i have my hair cut alot.

i'm also pretty satisfied with pinky of jimmy lu salon along banaue, she used to work at david's banaue and galle. i go to her whenever i don't feel like splurging so much for a hair cut. mga 150-200 ata yung price.

hope this helps!

i love this thread! dami libreng tips! keem em coming! :handsdown: http://www.tcastle.com/images/n159/n159animation2.gif

Hi, is the Tomas Morato Branch located at that new building near Chilli's? I thought this is just a new branch, I was surprised you've been having your hair done there for 4 years. Is Merly also good with short layered hair? Mine is like that kasi. I've tried Pearl of Piandre Timog near the Rotonda but I wasn't satisfied. She charged 550 too but I didn't feel like it was worth my money. I might try Merly, thanks!

[hydrangia]

Originally posted by annielise
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Hi, is the Tomas Morato Branch located at that new building near Chilli's? I thought this is just a new branch, I was surprised you've been having your hair done there for 4 years. Is Merly also good with short layered hair? Mine is like that kasi. I've tried Pearl of Piandre Timog near the Rotonda but I wasn't satisfied. She charged 550 too but I didn't feel like it was worth my money. I might try Merly, thanks!

:) i meant that i've been with merly for 4 years. the morato branch just opened this year. i went to the banaue branch before but im closer to morato. yup she's good, i've tried my hair long and short with her, remember those natalie imbruglia pixie hair do hype days? i wear my hair past my shoulders these days and i'm pretty satisfied with the layers she did. when merly's too busy, i go ahead and try whoever is available and i've never come out with a frown. i guess all their hair stylists are well-trained. i've tried gigi, rachel, tere etc... i'm just used to having merly do my hair. 'hiyang' in other words. hope you come out loving your hairdo and looking fabulous! :) let me know how it turns out.

[yobex]

ano ba ang solution sa dry lips ko ? bago ako lipstick, apply muna ako lip balm kasi lagi chop ang lips ko. pero still, dry at chop pa rin sya hanggang ngayon. ang gamit ko na lipstick eh yung liquid lips ng revlon. totoo ba na pag lick mo yung lips mo eh lalo ma-dry ? help naman...

[dee-dee]

Originally posted by yobex
ano ba ang solution sa dry lips ko ? bago ako lipstick, apply muna ako lip balm kasi lagi chop ang lips ko. pero still, dry at chop pa rin sya hanggang ngayon. ang gamit ko na lipstick eh yung liquid lips ng revlon. totoo ba na pag lick mo yung lips mo eh lalo ma-dry ? help naman...

yep. never lick your lips. totoong nakaka-dry yung saliva. drink lots of water. like you i also apply lip balm before putting on lipstick (i'm using body shop's lip balms) and a lipstick na may spf (i'm using in 2 it). it actually lessens dryness. i heard blistex and vaseline (yung lip balm) are pretty good. i tried using petroluem jelly and chap stick before but they don't work for me. lip sticks na matte type are not usually compatible with our climate.

basta gumamit ka ng lip balm then lip gloss na may spf and moisturizing properties and of course, drink plenty of water!

[yobex]

thanks, dee-dee. i'll try everything u said. thank u very much. :)

[purple_madness]

hydrangia
topical steriods pwede sha i-apply sa skin -- ointment/cream. i use synalar and lidex by stiefel BUT as your derma first :)

yobex
it's better to apply your lip balm before going to bed kasi applying it before you put on lipstick doesnt make the lipstick adhere as well as it ought to :)

[damnbaby]

hurrah!! Shu Uemura's open na!!!!

[junkie09]

Asia Pacific Junior Marketing Achievers and Asia Pacific College (in celebration of Commerce week event year three) with S magazine, Fedaration of Junior Marketing Association and Zillion Bar proudly present FASHIONTECH 2002 Persona: No Exception...

Witness the fad. Be in.... Be there...

November 22, 2002
6-9PM
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In cooperation with: Status jeans and shirts, Illustrazio, Limited, Prescripto, Sari-sari Store, and Carrera Sunglasses.

Tickets: Php250.00 inclusive of food and drinks

[issyll]

wow! this thread is really informative.

please suggest a good facial cleanser and a toner/astringent for combination skin. i am using cetaphil right now, but i want to try something new.

also, when you have occasional zits, what do you use - benzoyl peroxide (benzac or panoxyl) or tea tree oil? benzoyl peroxide used to work for me but i think my skin has gotten used to it and so it is not as effective as before. and also, i noticed that when i put benzoyl peroxide, the spot becomes a darker. is it the same with you guys?

:)

[mackee]

what's the best way to remove those unwanted facial hair, i.e. above the upper lip?

should i use bleaching cream? it's irritating, really, lalo na pag niloloko ako ng bf ko. :glee:

[grammy]

Guys...just like to ask din if you're able to watch yng episode ng etc kagabi (jan. 6 ) sa channel 2...kasi they promoted beauty products (lipstick that permanently redden your lips, skin whitening and breast enhancing cream, and others)...ndi kasi yata nila nabanggit yng info as to where to buy it or i wasn't just able to hear it...

Kng alam nyo, paki pm po ako....thanks!! :p

[Ellheym]

can u help me find a perfect makeup kit for wedding purposes. I'm also looking for best foundation.. iyong hindi mukhang sinabugan ng flour yong face.. :)

:wave:

[cHarL!e's AngEL]

*can anyone recommend an eye cream & concealer in one? i have dark undereye circles.

*where can i buy Kiehl's products here?

[pinkrose]

best way to remove unwanted facial hair? i use sally hansen's depilatory cream. but i use the one for the body coz my hair is sooo thick! if your hair is not super thick maybe sally hansen's depilatory cream for the face would work on you.

[BaLdoMarO]

Share ko lang sa mga kikay para may Fresh Comic Relief dito :glee:

> > >A Pinay Shoppaholic's PRAYER< < <

Our cash
Which art on plastic
Hallowed be thy name
Thy Cartier watch
Thy Prada bag
In Rustans
As it is in Rockwell
Give us each day our Platinum Visa
And forgive us our overdraft
As we forgive those who stop our Mastercard
And lead us not into Glorietta
And deliver us from SM
For thine is the Marithé, the Mamengco and the Armani
For Chanel No 5 and Eternity
Amex

:glee: :glee:

[followurbliss]

hello guys. :rolleyes:

what book would you recommend for those who are just starting out to do make-up? :*) im not really a kikay but i am now thinking of exploring this part of my sexuality. Mukhang enjoy. anyways, if you know one, pakisabi naman.

:)

[pinkrose]

issyll: yeah i also use benzoyl peroxide for my zits. i dunno if it makes my spot darker, pero definitely may pimple scars ako (kahit na di naman malaki yung pimple in the first place). does tea tree oil really work, even for sensitive skin?

[*keyah*]

Just started applying light make-up recently to enhance. My best friend taught me how. She's my stylist. I've done some make-up booboos as well - like plucking my eyebrows too much and applying eye mascara that it almost looked icky. Hehe! Well, you learn from your mistakes. It's like a craft. You try to master it. Haha! It helps to have people guide you. I'm thankful for my sister and my kikay friends.

*okay* *pusa*

[Triglyceride]

thanks to my kikay friends as well and to Sonia Kashuk for her instructions at the back of her products..

blend blend blend...:D

but I have a question about eye make up - I hardly have any creases but I still want to put my eyeshadows to good use..what the best way to apply and blend eyeshadows on eyes with so little creases? thanks!

[[-c-h-a-]]

question guyz...


i'm planning to buy Nars or Bobbi Brown blushes... pero I dunno which one to get first.. any suggestions?

[caramelapples]

Originally posted by [-c-h-a-]
question guyz...


i'm planning to buy Nars or Bobbi Brown blushes... pero I dunno which one to get first.. any suggestions?


i'm using blushed blush of bobbi brown. it's great.. looks natural on your face but i've heard many people say nars orgasm is a great blush.. i suggest that you try them on first.. see what's best for you.. oh another thing. i suggest you buy a powder blush.. it lasts longer and doesn't look oily and shiny when you sweat and all compared to the cream ones..

hope i've been of help :)

[sweet_angel79]

Originally posted by followurbliss
hello guys. :rolleyes:

what book would you recommend for those who are just starting out to do make-up? :*) im not really a kikay but i am now thinking of exploring this part of my sexuality. Mukhang enjoy. anyways, if you know one, pakisabi naman.

:)

I haven't seen kung may Make-up for dummies eh...


anyways, I bought KISS ( keep it simple series) for beauty at Barnes and Nobles...
It helped me a lot... especially with the basics...

but I also suggest buying magazines such as GLAMOUR or ALLURE....you can learn so much stuff about Kikay...

the best of all... practice makes perfect! :wink:

[Sayeesha]

Originally posted by Triglyceride
thanks to my kikay friends as well and to Sonia Kashuk for her instructions at the back of her products..

blend blend blend...:D

but I have a question about eye make up - I hardly have any creases but I still want to put my eyeshadows to good use..what the best way to apply and blend eyeshadows on eyes with so little creases? thanks!

I think the best way to do this, if you want to have dramatic eyes is to have the dark shade under the light one.

Could you guys recommend a good online make up guide/tip that has pictures along with steps on how to apply make up? I could do general daily make-up, but when it comes to night, I don't know how to intensify my current eye shadow.

Thanks!

[Cosmo]

Charlie's Angel - unfortunately, Kiehl's still not available here! I swear, I'm going to write Rustan's or something and ask them to bring the brand here!! I love their moisturizers and cleansers!! I stock up whenever i'm in the States

[gLaMoUr]

sampaguita:*** smokey eyes effect,line ur eyes with kohl(jet black) liner..then dab some blackish eyeshadow then use a cotton ball to spread them..prng dab mo *** *** mging smoked effect...for a glow effect naman,*** di mo na i-line *** eyes mo,apply shimmer eyeshadow then dab...it is true na nkakapimples ang foundation pg ngstay ovrnyt..:cool:

pg may pimples me,nde me ngfofoundation,concealer,powder,bronzer,or blusher..kc mas nkktrigger pa eh..pro try nyo to:differin gel..sa drugstores yan..gel form *** na apply sa face pg nyt..just wash ur face with mild soap or facial wash..tpos wipe ur face and apply sa mga pimple prone area..effctive yan..:heartgrl:

:newbie:
*pexadik*

[dragueur]

m also starting to buy on make-up products

... so far i;ve tried Body Shop concealer, dati gamit ko yung concealer na may tea tree oil pero i don't na pero da best yung tea tree oil nya, it dries ur zits, naka ilang bottler na ako nito :D i also bought their pencil concealer, ok naman. ....i bought the shimmer eyeshadows, sayang nga e, i dont use it naman as well as the lip/cheek tint...i've only used them a few times.

....bought Maybelline's gel foundation last month, m not satisfied with it, hirap ilagay coz natutuyo agad.

....MAC studio finish in NC35 (or NC30 , i c'ant remember) the gay recommended that shade to me so i bought it but i tried it first but can't see the real difference bcoz of their light.....tapos when i tried it at home, i didn't like it, i can literally see the concealer on my face so i have to blend it talaga...w/c is exasperating....so i end up selling it.

...i recently bought Nu Skin's wet/dry pressed powder, so far ok naman! i like it....it can b use in 2 ways for P850, value for money! and when u put it on, it looks natural talaga....i sign up na nga e so i can get more discounts and sell them ;)

...2 days ago naman i bought the Sonya colour concealer wheel. it has 5 shades in 1 for only P1,590, another value for money!! i was thinking of buying Nu Skin;s concelaer nga e, but then i realize mas makakatipid ako dito since it has 5 shades compare to P800-1000+ one colour concealer...green for pimples, lilac for eyebags w/c makes ur eyes bright, yellow for dark discoloration, light/dark beige to uneven d skin. ..Sonya and MAC have d same manufacturer but the former uses aloe vera.

[gLaMoUr]

ppL....heLp nmn...kc *** face ko may part na oily,may part na dry..i wna try sna *** moisturizing foundation kso bka mas mging oily pa *** ibang parts ng face ko (Tzone).. help nmn po!!tnx!!

[gic023]

hi kikays!!!

may q ako...ano best foundation/powder for a very humid weather??? something that won't melt pag sobra init.

[prinsesa_ako]

glamour: get something for combination skin.

gic: i wouldn;t recommend foundation sa pilipinas unless you have really sucky skin or you spend the whole day sa aircon. pwede naman concealer lang then loose powder e. ako personally i dont use any make up everyday except for tinted moisturizer and lip balm because of the heat. parang may mask na nakapatong. minsan nga normal moisturizer with spf lang e. hehe. mainit e!!

[seeker89]

Originally posted by gic023
hi kikays!!!

may q ako...ano best foundation/powder for a very humid weather??? something that won't melt pag sobra init.

Foundation will turn cakey on your face when it becomes too hot. I use ZA's 2-way powder-foundation and it doesn't melt naman. I do find it a little heavy on my face though. I think pressed powder looks best on our skin even if we have to constantly reapply it during the day. Try Neutrogena or Max Factor's Facefinity.:)

[gic023]

thanks seeker 89... i'll try those products.

:)

[chinky_01]

this thread is soooooooooooooooo great!!!!


really informative. keep on posting guys!

[[-c-h-a-]]

i bought nars outlaw... grabe it's soo nice!

next stop, bobbi brown pale pink/ssand pink :D

[Renee]

Originally posted by prinsesa_ako
glamour: get something for combination skin.

gic: i wouldn;t recommend foundation sa pilipinas unless you have really sucky skin or you spend the whole day sa aircon. pwede naman concealer lang then loose powder e. ako personally i dont use any make up everyday except for tinted moisturizer and lip balm because of the heat. parang may mask na nakapatong. minsan nga normal moisturizer with spf lang e. hehe. mainit e!!

Hi prinsesa_ako

What's a good tinted moisturizer? I have combination skin (oily sa t-zone) and use Shiseido foundation (2-way sya, the one that can be applied wet or dry). But I'd like to use something that's not so matapang on the skin, but will still cover up blemishes and pimples.

[angel_toes]

Hi ladies! I've read in fashion mags conflicting advices on how to determine your foundation shade. Some say apply the shade on your inner wrist, others on your jawline. I have different results with each one. Which one is more accurate? Thanks!

[katie]

share naman ng technique on how to nicely apply lip liners...

[prinsesa_ako]

renee: sabi nila ok daw yun mga gel moisturizers na parang foundation i forgot the brand hehe pero personally i have very oily skin and i use kiss my face tinted moisturizer lang. cheap and effective e hehe i'm medyo barat. pero i dont really have any pimples kaya d mo mashado problem yun coverage. more on the pigmentation lang kase weird skin color ko e. try going to beautybar and ask for advice from the salesladies.. more often than not they know what's best for your skin :):)

[dragueur]

Ellheym: yung Sonya make-up, pwede ito for all skin types actually. kc organic sya and has .05 micronization, super fine talaga sya. they have same manufacturer ng MAC din, the shelf life of their make-up can last up to 5-10 yrs. matipid din gamitin. Salons like Hairbytes, Propaganda is using this...also local celebs like Zsa Zsa, Regine V, Baretto sisters are using this... highly recommended for ppl with skin asthma too. i have make-up kits kc na complete set na, i have pics also, if ur interestd just PM me :)

charlie's angel: i have a concealer that offers exceptional 5 shades in 1 to perfectly blend every complexion. the colors r:

* Green:Neutralizes redness – perfect for sunburn and rosacea.
* Yellow:For darkness – excellent for under eye dark circles.
* Lilac:Brightens yellow skin – highlights the eye lid area — perfect as an eye shadow base.
* Light Beige:To conceal imperfections – makes an excellent highlighter.
* Medium Beige: To conceal imperfections

[mizfoxxxybonita]

hey guyz!!! which brand has the best bronzer? i'm kinda maputi and i wanna look tanned or be bronzed at least para hindi ako magmukhang multo. which bronzer is the best? gusto ko yung mukhang natural talaga.

[[-c-h-a-]]

can u guys suggest san pwde magpa makeup for my grad pic? my dad saw xe my friend's grad pic (higher batch) and he didn't like their makeup one bit (so do i)... ngmukha silang matanda.. :(

and how much kaya... makeup *** ****... :) thanks

mizfoxxxybonita: i tried nars the multiple... it's LOVELY!!!!! you *should* try it... tingnan mo sa essenses and find out which one would best suit you... ganda...

[pretzeldork]

Make up is okay as long as you dont end up looking like espasol. One thing that bothers me about what I see on the streets are girls wearing powder so thick or colors that do not match their face. It irks me when I see a white face and then u look at their necks and its 3 shades darker than the one above. Powder is there to control the shine, and maybe hid blemish..but i thats all. What works for me is just mascara and a bit of blush and tinted lipgloss for everyday wear.

[pattybee]

Originally posted by [-c-h-a-]
i bought nars outlaw... grabe it's soo nice!

next stop, bobbi brown pale pink/ssand pink :D

Sayang naman! I was also supposed to get NARS Outlaw but I dropped by Body Shop and saw that they had a blush that was in the exact same shade! The shade is Golden Pink. And it's only P500+.

[[-c-h-a-]]

pattybee.. i think Body Shop's Golden Pink is a knock off of Nars Orgasm... not Nars outlaw... outlaw xe is a plummy wine color...

[prinsesa_ako]

cha: ikaw ba si cha sa ustex before??? go to bambbi fuentes in banawe, look for wilson. hehehehe. ok mag make up yon :) sayang wala na bida.. but i loved what they did to my grad pic when i was in hs heehehhe sobrang fresh ng dating. or if you want ako nalang mamake up sayo! eheheheh!

[[-c-h-a-]]

prinsesa yep.. eto **** nickname ko kahit saan :D


how much yung sa bambi fuentes? actually, marunong naman ako magmakeup BUT light lang... eh di ko lam if it will show up sa picture kung light lang gagamitin ko... so ayun hehehe! thanks sa help!

[prinsesa_ako]

alam mo d ko na maalala. hahahahahaha pero im sure reasonable yun price. ako i love doing other people's make up. diba sa ust may pageant? i almost always do ms archi's make up. since 1st yr pa ako ganon na. hahaha!

[gLaMoUr]

anu ok na bronzer na nde expensive??tnx!!

[prinsesa_ako]

glamour: ok daw yun wet and wild na bronzer. dont know the price pero dami angsasabi ok daw yon. try mO!

[Angua]

I have a nail question for the kikay godesses...

What's the best nail polish na hindi mag-chip for a week? or does it matter, baka I just need a fabulous top coat??? are there any good local nail polish brands?
it has to be easy to apply (good brush) kasi shempre pag D-I-Y hirap ako mag apply ng polish kasi hindi naman ako ambidextrous

I don't want to go to the salon everytime I want to change my nail color but i do my own housework (wash dishes, etc.) kaya madali mag-chip nail polish ko.

this thread is better than the fashion mags.

kikay godesses rock!

[Angua]

I have a nail question for the kikay godesses...

What's the best nail polish na hindi mag-chip for a week? or does it matter, baka I just need a fabulous top coat??? are there any good local nail polish brands?
it has to be easy to apply (good brush) kasi shempre pag D-I-Y hirap ako mag apply ng polish kasi hindi naman ako ambidextrous

I don't want to go to the salon everytime I want to change my nail color but i do my own housework (wash dishes, etc.) kaya madali mag-chip nail polish ko.

this thread is better than the fashion mags.

kikay godesses rock!

[Angua]

I have a nail question for the kikay godesses...

What's the best nail polish na hindi mag-chip for a week? or does it matter, baka I just need a fabulous top coat??? are there any good local nail polish brands?
it has to be easy to apply (good brush) kasi shempre pag D-I-Y hirap ako mag apply ng polish kasi hindi naman ako ambidextrous

I don't want to go to the salon everytime I want to change my nail color but i do my own housework (wash dishes, etc.) kaya madali mag-chip nail polish ko.

this thread is better than the fashion mags.

kikay godesses rock!

[pattybee]

Originally posted by Angua
I have a nail question for the kikay godesses...

What's the best nail polish na hindi mag-chip for a week? or does it matter, baka I just need a fabulous top coat??? are there any good local nail polish brands?
it has to be easy to apply (good brush) kasi shempre pag D-I-Y hirap ako mag apply ng polish kasi hindi naman ako ambidextrous

I don't want to go to the salon everytime I want to change my nail color but i do my own housework (wash dishes, etc.) kaya madali mag-chip nail polish ko.

this thread is better than the fashion mags.

kikay godesses rock!

The best brand that's available here so far is ESSIE. You can get it from Essenses in Glorietta. Kinda expensive at P495 a bottle. But it really lasts long and they have a huge range of colors to choose from.

I recommend the following shades: Ballet Slipper and Mademoiselle.

Next to Essie, I also think OPI is good but I'm not sure if we have that here na.

[prinsesa_ako]

pattybee i saw opi na here somewhere hahaha essences den ata.

yeah ok essie pero ok na den sally hansen kase mahal ng essie e :)

why dont you use rubber gloves when you're doing housework para d mag chip nail polish mo?

[pattybee]

Thanks for the tip :)

I went to Essenses the other day and saw OPI there but the choices don't compare to Essie. You're right Essie is really expensive but to me it's worth it. It doesn't chip off easily and won't make your nails yellow. Plus I love the colors!

Sally Hansen is a cheaper alternative, good quality too. I discovered two new shades: Sheer Buff and Sheer Pink. They look just like Essie's Ballet Slippers and so much cheaper at only P165 a bottle :)

[prinsesa_ako]

pattybee: im the ultimate barat i only spend when im with my parents kase they pay for everything e hehehe. ok yun sheer pink ng sally hansen. pero i dont really use nail polish a lot even though i love to look at my nails pag bagong manicure. i'm an archi student kase so everytime bagong manicure ako i always draw a lot kase gandang ganda ako sa nails ko heehhhe and tingin ako ng tingin HEHE weird ba?? :):)

[Cosmo]

Hi! Just want to share my latest kikay purchases from the US:

LIPGLOSS:

Lancome Juicy Tubes (Miracle, Candy Cane) - hands down the best tinted lipgloss!!

Christian Dior Addict LipGloss in a Taste of Strawberry - the shade is really great and it last long!! Worth the $22! Kaya lang mas mura pala dito - P1k lang. tsk!

Nars lipgloss in Baby doll - pretty pretty pretty shade!!

EYESHADOW

Stila eyeshadow in Twilight (silver), Pewter (midnight blue), Launey (base shade), Tierra (taupe brown). I used to be a MAC eyeshadow fan but now i'm a stila convert! I love love love their eyeshadows! I regret not buying the pastel palette. Ang mahal kasi.

BLUSH

Am still loyal to my Shu Uemura blush (grabe ganda talaga) but I'm happy with the tarte cheek stain that i bought.

GLITTER PENCIL

Nars glitter pencil in 54 - one word: FUN!

FOUNDATION

I give up on liquid and cream foundation because they just don't work on me! I'm now loyal to Laura Mercier's powder foundation. Ganda talaga. Apply Laura Mercier's loose powder after for a super natural finish!

KIEHL's

...siempre my kikay trip won't be complete without Kiehl's lipbalm #1 and Ultra Facial moisturizer. Mawala na lahat wag lang lipbalm na 'to!

[pattybee]

Originally posted by prinsesa_ako
pattybee: im the ultimate barat i only spend when im with my parents kase they pay for everything e hehehe. ok yun sheer pink ng sally hansen. pero i dont really use nail polish a lot even though i love to look at my nails pag bagong manicure. i'm an archi student kase so everytime bagong manicure ako i always draw a lot kase gandang ganda ako sa nails ko heehhhe and tingin ako ng tingin HEHE weird ba?? :):)

What a lucky girl you are! I wish I could take myself back to those days when I could still fool my parents into buying me things...hehehe!

Don't worry, you're not weird at all. I have the same habit of staring at my nails when I'm not doing anything. :)

[prinsesa_ako]

cosmo: the BEST talaga juicy tubes. grabe i love them. haha. i'd love to get all the colors of shu uemura eyeshadow but.. mahal hahahaha :) not for my student budget. papagalitan lang ako ng dad ko pag magpapabili ako. pwede minsan minsan but not all the time.

pattybee: yeah!!! hahaha saya nga when my dad and i go kikay shopping. he goes all annoyed but he still ends up buying me things. hehe! pero d ko na naalaganaan nails ko now e kase.. no time. buuhuhuh

[pinay24]

Not into make up & such, even if I do wear it everyday. Husband ko lagi bumibili ng mga cosmetics ko. I spend more on my shoes. But anyway, day to day basis or not, I still think you should be the object of attention and not your make-up.Ako always everyday na ata since I got here. Sa pinas never na nagwear ako ng make up kahit nga noong nasa college na ako. Simple gloss at face powder ok na.

Ako before putting make up I make sure na I put mositurizer muna. But for those who have oily skin this is not recommended or iyong expose sa araw. Or kahit na di expose sa araw kung ang environment ay mainit.

1.Lips:
Lancome Juicy tube lip gloss -- always the best & voted as the #1 lip-gloss of ALL.
Loreal (# 720,445) lip stick
Loreal lip liner & colour crayon
Estee Lauder(12)

2.EYE
Loreal Eye Smoker crayon ( antique, Blanc Lumiere)
Lancome le stylo water proof eye liner

3.Face
Loreal ideal balance liquid foundation
Lancome Transparence de Tent
Neutrogena face powder
Maybelline cool effect(#2,3)
Wet n wild face illuminator

Nails
Mostly wet n wild – (#403,405A, 405B, 402, )
Maybeline
Love my nails
Naturistics


Now I want to share my beauty tips LOL: I get this from my make up artist once( long time ago) Then you should emphasize daw yong the best assets mo. Mine I emphasize my eyes & lips.
MAKEUP TIP #1:
A beautiful makeover begins with the right foundation. Mostly sa mga female have yellow based skin like ME it is not advisable to wear a foundation which is too PINK or something almost orange. If you 'shine' a lot you should use an oil absorbent powder. Always buy the foundation oil free palagi nga pala.

CHEEK COLOR MAKEUP TIPS
When applying blush use a darker shade to contour your face and "lift" your cheekbones. Apply from the earlobe downward to mid-cheek so you do not leave a"blob"of color on the cheek. Use light colors of blush to highlight.

EYE MAKEUP TIPS
1. When applying eyeshadow, tandaan iyong dark colors recede features and light colors highlight.
2. Apply the lightest shade over the entire eyelid
3. Apply the medium shade on the lower eyelid
4. Apply the darkest shade in the outer corner of the eye to create depth.

5. Apply with short strokes, starting form the center of the eye and working towards the corners.
6. Mascara finishes your makeup so kung ang mga mata mo ay itim or dark eyes use black, navy, dark brown or clear mascara.

LIP COLOR MAKEUP TIPS
1.Gumamit ng lip brush when applying lipstick. It will not only help define the contours of your mouth, but also helps to control the amount of color that is applied. ( although na di naman ako gumamit ng lip brush since I use crayons most of the time)
2. Applying powder lightly over the lips before applying lipstick helps it to stay on longer
3. Gumamit ng lip gloss for finish over your lipstick to enhance its color.

NAIL COLOR TIPS
1.Dapat tandaang lagi na ang nail polish at dapat magmatch sa general tones ng iyong makeup.
(Always use clear nail polish for very authentic & professional look especially). Mostly here sa America Red are for hookers not all the time. I recommend having your nails done FRENCH NAILS TIPS ang tawag doon. This is how I done mine.


Di hilig sa make up? Hehehe I just use to make up na lang hubby ko kasi.

[prinsesa_ako]

sana future husband ko ganon den haha

[[-c-h-a-]]

whoopss.. sori prinsesa i wasn't able to check this forum for a long time :( di me nkreply ***

I have heard Stila is known for their eyeshadows ;) the reason why I chose 3 of them (kitten, puppy and jezebel) and ask my brother to buy me those along with a long list of things! I wanted to try launey soo bad cuz it looks sooo nice pero sabi nila di lalabas *** :( I'm quite fair (MAC NC20)

their blushes are a bit drying but I wanted to try pa rin nevertheless... I chose hint and tutu... they look so nice!

lancome juicy tubes are nice but they're wayy too sticky... cerise is my average gloss... would want a bit more pigment sana though...

hmmm what else... papabili rin ako some Becca stuff... have u guys heard of that line? It's made in australia pero meron na sa US... medyo pricey (stick foundation costs $38US) pero sabi maganda daw talaga... so I decided to try hehe!

too bad dessert beauty isn't available pa sa australia (where my brother is)... or else, puro dessert beauty stuff na rin yan! Aside from Stila and Becca... hehe I can't forget those brands cuz di naman sila available dito... its hard to get your hands on them esp if di ka naman umaalis... :(

I'll keep you updated... medyo naguguluhan pa nga ako ngayn kasi I want a LOT of stuff!

[[-c-h-a-]]

ohhhhhhhh I tried neutrogena's moistureshine gloss in first blush, flirt and sweet nothing too! i decided to try it cuz I saw kristin kreuk wearing first blush sa magazine... and she uses Dizzy daw a lot... kaso dizzy is discontinued na

it's very light... di mo mffeel na may lipgloss ka... di rin sha sticky... just the way I like it... it's nice... smells fruity too! hehe I might hoard some more...

a friend of mine made padala Nars glitter pencil in danceteria... :( I didnt like it... the glitters fell sa cheeks ko... and it took me 3 days to be glitter-free haha!

[prinsesa_ako]

ok talaga neutrogena's lip lines. i use their lip moisturizer everyday e. hay nako useless kase for me maging kikay kase all my friends are boys papansinin lang ako and aasarin pag nagkikikay stuff. ako dami ko gusto pabili but i restrain myself kase d ko naman mashado nagagamit! kaya hanggang advice advice nalang ako hehe! :)

[tssk]

hi everyone!

im 23 yrs old who doesnt own one single make-up....now,
my younger brother is geting married next month..so im thinking of buying the essentials...i dont wanna use the bride's make-up artist's stuff,so im thinking of bringing my own....

im fair skinned...pls give me advice on what to buy

clinique and mac are my preferences..but considers other brands too.... like neutrogena,loreal,revlon,maybelline

and what type of make-up would fit a black dress...i want a "peachy or pinky" look with shimmers in my eyes....
it's an afternoon wedding....


tnxxx so much....
calling all kikays! :D

[tssk]

hi everyone!

im 23 yrs old who doesnt own one single make-up....now,
my younger brother is geting married next month..so im thinking of buying the essentials...i dont wanna use the bride's make-up artist's stuff,so im thinking of bringing my own....

im fair skinned...pls give me advice on what to buy

clinique and mac are my preferences..but considers other brands too.... like loreal,neutrogena,maybelline,revlon

and what type of make-up would fit a black dress...i want a "peachy or pinky" look with shimmers in my eyes....
it's an afternoon wedding....


tnxxx so much....
calling all kikays :D

[itsmetheVixen]

:p
Kikay Stuff:
Foundation: MAC Studio Tech (NC30)

M·A·C holiday signature mirrored compact .
Inside six favorite eye shadows: Retrospeck,
Romp, Pink Freeze, Hepcat, Brill, Humid.
Includes 213 SE brush.


Lipgloss:
Shining Kisses Metallic/Shimmering (Sydney & Ashley)
from Victoria's Secret
Tutti Dolci (Chocolate Fondue & Cinnamon Frosting)
from Bath & Body Works

Lip Balm: vanilla sugar spf 15 Bath & Body Works

Powder: Bronze Goddess Mosaic Bronzing Powder
Shimmer Angel Eyeshadow Trio (gold, pink, & silver)
from Victoria's Secret

Mascara: Clinique Lash Doubling
Eyeliner: Chanel Aqua Crayon (black)
:rolleyes:

[MySecretSelf]

peeps, do you know of any make-up that will last the whole day long? ako kasi, i tend to put on make-up in the morning, but then i'm too lazy para mag-retouch. =)

[mizfoxxxybonita]

my kikay stuff:

cargo liquid foundation in jupiter
hard candy bronzer
clinique eyeshadow duo in no-show taupes
cargo extra sheer lipstick in the big apple
victoria's secret mirror mirror lipgloss in french kiss
clinique mascara

[prinsesa_ako]

mysecretself: if your skin is good naman without any blemishes and stuff.. well you dont need to put any foundation na. light makeup lang like peach sa eyes konteng blush sa cheeks and rogue sa lips pwede na. (imagine what your kikay kit would be like. my kikay kit consists of a lip tint, evian spray, hairbrush and.. thats it actually.) hahahaha but it all depends. are you in school or at work? at school i dont think we need to use makeup at all. maybe the lipgloss lang because we're in a hot country our lips need all the moisturizing we can get. but the rest? macclog lang pores mo which will make you look older faster. not a very good investment when you're going to live a long life. pero work.,.. dont know. maybe yon nga. the basics. i guess nakakatamad den to retouch all the time. but if you have blemishes naman either you use powder lang.. or just a bit of concealer tapos finish it off with loose powder to create a the illusion of blemish free skin :) them maybe the blush, lipgloss and a touch of eye shadow so that your features will show and para you wont look like a dead person hehe!

tssk: if you're going to a wedding.. hmm... depende san location, time and theme ng wedding kase e. but as you said, black dress sa afternoon so i guess ok na what you wanted. maybe you could look at magazines and try to get an idea (or make pagaya) sa make up artist what you want. what i did to the countless weddings i had to be a secondary sponsor (is that what its called.. my cousins keep getting married and making me their utusan haha!) i always get an idea of what i want and have a professional do my hair and my face kase i dont want to look like i did it lang while the others look so professional diba? so yon, i get an idea and buy a few stuff lang (lipstick lang actually kase yon lang magagamit mo after e) so i can retouch my make up once in a while. i would recommend you to get one of those sheer lipsticks ng lipfinity considering that its a wedding and you'll probably eating, katama dmag retouch all the time. and you want your make up light and sheer kase afternoon nga diba? tignan mo nalang what would look good with your dress, blacks a pretty neutral color fashion wise so anything would look good.

hope i helped! :)

[annielise]

bumpin' this up for make-up/beauty product junkies! :)

[waxy]

i just want to ask something about lancome juicy tube lip gloss... is it available here in the philippines? how much does it cost?

[angeLdevin]

anybody into smashbox and laura mercier products? any recommendations? wanna try products aside from nars, benefit and mac. btw, im an nc30 :)

[angeLdevin]

']pattybee.. i think Body Shop's Golden Pink is a knock off of Nars Orgasm... not Nars outlaw... outlaw xe is a plummy wine color...

exactly. :) *** peachykeen ng mac, parang ka-shade din.

[annielise]

anybody into smashbox and laura mercier products? any recommendations? wanna try products aside from nars, benefit and mac. btw, im an nc30 :)

hi, i'm an NC30 myself :). I LOVE Smashbox stick foundation/concealer in one, I use the white oak shade, although a shade darker is okay for me too. my face just looks so flawless when i use this baby :D.

Off-topic: is there still just one Sephora in Phoenix, at the Scottsdale Fashion Center? I trek all the way there from Chandler for my make-up fix :)

[angeLdevin]

annielise, yup! i think it's the only sephora in the valley. how i wish there's another one.

thanks for the suggestion! ill try to swing by nordstrom's to try the stick foundation. im a combination though, would this work fine? btw, i ordered this smashing impression face compact through sephora. the make-up artist said the colors are gorgeous and is a good deal for $25. cant wait to try it on.

[bluemoon13]

i love laura mercier's foundation powder. never had zit flare-ups since i started using this product. i also buy the lipstick and lipgloss.

anybody into smashbox and laura mercier products? any recommendations? wanna try products aside from nars, benefit and mac. btw, im an nc30 :)

[chikitabonita]

I love laura mercier and chanel...
i just bought mercier's cheek tint and chanel's illuminator.

[angeLdevin]

bluemoon: have u tried the secret camouflage concealer and secret brightener? ive read in cosmo that it works good. nhow, ill try their crushed hazelnut blush later. after reading reviews in makeupalley, i got convinced. hehehe..

[annielise]

angeldevin: I also have combination skin, and so far there aren't any flare-ups with Smashbox stick concealer/foundation.

Make-up junkies' cry: Sephora at the east valley!!! pretty please! hehe

[annielise]

Shu Uemura's green metallic eyeshadow 555 ROCKS my world! I get so many compliments when I use this...my next purchase before I leave Manila is gonna be the metallic blue and yellow shadows :)

[angeLdevin]

annieliese: buti uve made mention, who carries Shu Uemura here in our area? you're in manila pala, how fun! :)

[annielise]

angeldevin: Why, the ever distant Sephora, what else :D I bought my trusty Shu Uemura eyelash curler at the Scottsdale branch. Yeah, it's so much fun here, a shopaholic's haven!

[_ayumi_]

what is better as a concealer....MAC or Cinema Secrets? I'm looking to buy a new concealer coz my old one (L'oreal) just isn't effective in covering up my undereye circles. Please suggest other brands also. Thanks!

[bluemoon13]

are you referring to laura mercier's concealer? i haven't tried those yet. i use a different brand for concealer & foundation. i use laura's pressed powder for touch ups and to control shine. pag kailangang fully made-up, i use bareminerals. natural and flawless ang skin ko when i use it. and di cakey ang foundation ko.


bluemoon: have u tried the secret camouflage concealer and secret brightener? ive read in cosmo that it works good. nhow, ill try their crushed hazelnut blush later. after reading reviews in makeupalley, i got convinced. hehehe..

[honeynihoney]

try nyo nu colour ng nu skin...pinaka-love ko yong skin benificial tinted moisturizer...nagglow ako and parang walang nilagay pero radiant talaga dating ng skin ko :)

[Cosmo]

^ I agree, Laura Mercier has the best power foundation! I've used up 2 pans already and recently, i tried "switching" to Shu Uemura's velvet foundation just for a change you know, pero nagsisisi na ako! Will stick with LM from now on!

[cookiepie]

sa araw (o bago matulog) pagka hilamos, i slather on philosophy's hope in a jar,dito maganda ang exfoliation(micro) ng skin ko.di na ko malakas mag-foundation,siguro konting concealer lang sa undereye and some spots to even out my skin. tapos pinaka-makeup ko na yung philosophy the present(invisible makeup) for an airbrushed effect.final touch yung stila convertible in orchid sa lips topped w/ philosophy kiss me red gloss and i'm out the door.very simple for a no makeup look :naughty2:

[hYpNoTiQue]

I dont like Juicy Tubes either. Feels heavy on my lips and my hair keeps sticking on it. Even if i put petroleum jelly on my lips before i apply anything. I went to this local beauty supply store and stumbled upon this lipgloss by OPI. I love it. Perfect sheer that's totally wearable alone. Nars finally granted my request of a lipgloss version of Orgasm. Hehe im pretty sure all us wanted that. Nars has never let me down. I just switched to brown mascara (Anna Sui Super Mascara Volume Up 500) to "brighten up" my look. Goshers Anna Sui could have the lamest sales pitch and i'd still buy it coz i cant resist the pretty packaging. To be honest i ruled out the rest coz they dont look as pretty as Anna Sui's packaging :bungi:There's still Cork by MAC which i use for my eyebrows. Just got a new bottle of Ralph. There's just something about it that makes you feel young, huh? Im only 18 but u guys know what im saying. I got a free gift with it :D It came with a shampoo, conditioner, and lotion in a lil kikay bag. Time to get a new compact, and I really wanna try Laura Mercier. I already tried Lorac and it was good but i thought it wasnt worth the 35 bucks so i came back to MAC. Well actually i just wanna try Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer. I still have mixed feelings bout MAC Studio Fix. Has anyone here tried DuWop's Reverse Lipliner? Ive been meaning to pick that up but whenever i go to Nordstrom i always get sidetracked somehow by the shoes on the right side :D. Sephora just recently opened a branch in Victoria Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga. I think im gonna go visit later :drive:

[annielise]

I recommend you gals browse makeupalley.com for their makeup/skincare reviews before heading to Sephora or some other store. I've found some great products coz I chose to browse through their extensive product reviews there. I am partial to Shu Uemura for my shadows but I've found a great drugstore brand that is not really easy to find but it's as great as those high-end shadows like MAC. It's this LA-based company called NYX Cosmetics and I swear these babies are great! Nice pigment, excellent texture, good staying power, wide range of colors and best of all, it's dirt-cheap! I was itching to go to Mervyn's coz I heard they have it there but I ended up buying it at this obscure makeup and accessories store at the mall in Puente Hills, CA. The makeupalley members are raving about its triple shadows, so I bought 4 triple shadow palettes, and I think it only cost $6.99 a pop. I'm buying more, I can't stop raving how good these palettes are. If they're hard to find, you can also get them online. Good thing I browsed at makeupalley.com first before buying cosmetics!

[cookiepie]

Yup,I'm also a MUA member.Do you swap there,annielise? So much fun.I found a lot of my HG's thru makeup alley.The message boards and the productville rock!So much to play with-makeup,body products,fashion.I discovered LUSH,my bodily indulgence, thru them,among so many other things.And plus don't forget Paula Begoun's Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter w/o Me.Though the MUA jury is divided on this one as she has her own makeup line,IIRC.

[GucciRush2]

Are Lancome Juicy Tubes good enough on their own? Don't they look clear lang? Or is it any good to put on top of a nude lipstick? ..... I like achieving those nude, glossy lips that are uso nowadays so i wear pink or beige lipstick then top it with clear lipgloss from in2it. Tell me more about Lancome Juicy Tubes & will it help me achieve that nude, glossy look i want? ... But saying nude --- i like the look of pale, glossy lips pero solid ang coverage like what lipsticks do & not just shiny. My hubby said kasi that he'll buy me Lancome Juicy Tubes coz there's a pack of 3 that's cheap lang but i said wag na lang coz i was told it's basically clear. And when i tried Maybelline's lip gloss in tube, kinda difficult to apply ... maybe all the more when applied on top of my lipstick? Please enlighten me my kikay friends!! Thanks!!

It's soooooo fun being a girl!!!!
I sooooo love blowdrying my hair, putting on makeup, dolling up, etc ..... as in kilig talaga ako!!!!! I did pala my mom's hair & makeup on both my brothers' weddings! But not anymore in my own wedding ... hehehe. I put on wet makeup, like painting. Easier to blend & it lasts longer.

[annielise]

Yup,I'm also a MUA member.Do you swap there,annielise? So much fun.I found a lot of my HG's thru makeup alley.The message boards and the productville rock!So much to play with-makeup,body products,fashion.I discovered LUSH,my bodily indulgence, thru them,among so many other things.And plus don't forget Paula Begoun's Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter w/o Me.Though the MUA jury is divided on this one as she has her own makeup line,IIRC.

Hi! No I haven't swapped yet, I'm kinda scared to swap used makeup. Is it really cool? Besides, I don't wanna part with most of my makeup finds yet. Lush, is that the company that has stores in Manila too? Which of their brands are your faves? Yeah, productville rocks!

[cookiepie]

Hi! No I haven't swapped yet, I'm kinda scared to swap used makeup. Is it really cool? Besides, I don't wanna part with most of my makeup finds yet. Lush, is that the company that has stores in Manila too? Which of their brands are your faves? Yeah, productville rocks!


Oh swapping can be addictive-it doesn't have to be used makeup,too.I did some international swapping for products I was interested in w/c are not here,like LUSH(yeah it's also in Manila),which was initially based in Canada and UK before it came to the US.Just be careful when you swap and ask pertinent questions,especially if swapping w/that person for the first time.And yes,you get to read their tokens,basically descriptions of how her past transactions went.The more positive tokens you have,it's kind of easier to begin a swap w/you.A lot of times makeup junkies like us just accumulate a lot of stuff,some we even don't use,or just lightly used or tested.I had been blessed to have fun swaps w/great ladies.You get to try samples they have access to,w/c a swapper includes as extras,always a pleasant surprise. :) Fave items from LUSH? Dami eh,hehe.I even reviewed a few things I tried in productville.But on top of my head I can say rockstar,honey I washed the kids,creamy candy bubble bar,buffy the backside slayer,of course their bath bombs are great too like butterball,sex bomb,waving not drowning.basta annielise,if you enjoy long baths,showers and massages you might fall for LUSH.super bango bathroom and bedroom sa mga ito,lalo na pag bubuksan mo yung package for the first time,and when you use them,and afterwards. *paw*

[annielise]

Thanks cookiepie! Nice insight about swapping, who knows, I might do it one of these days...kakaintriga nga eh, eversince I started MUA. Yeah I like Lush too, I just get overpowered by the smell, specially when you enter their store, I have their shampoo, I just forget the name. Yeah I love showers, spa, lotion, and I LOVE massages! Super! I use this great massage lotion called Earth Therapeutics Anti-stress Massage Lotion. I ask my hubby to massage it on my sore muscles esp. on my upper back, neck and the shoulders and I swear I could feel the knots leaving my body. They have stock in Manila at Beauty Bar, but here in the US, it's kinda hard to find (weird, huh, and it's made here!). So I go to my favorite online store when it comes to bath and spa products, www.relaxdepot.com. They deliver fast, your order is accurate, and best of all, they sell at a discount! Their sales go as low as 70% off, so I'm really happy with them. They even included samples of their products in their shipment and complimentary Ghirardelli chocolates :), I was really pleasantly surprised. Since you like bath products, you can probably browse relaxdepot.com, they have tons of bath stuff there. :)

[cookiepie]

Thanks cookiepie! Nice insight about swapping, who knows, I might do it one of these days...kakaintriga nga eh, eversince I started MUA. Yeah I like Lush too, I just get overpowered by the smell, specially when you enter their store, I have their shampoo, I just forget the name. Yeah I love showers, spa, lotion, and I LOVE massages! Super! I use this great massage lotion called Earth Therapeutics Anti-stress Massage Lotion. I ask my hubby to massage it on my sore muscles esp. on my upper back, neck and the shoulders and I swear I could feel the knots leaving my body. They have stock in Manila at Beauty Bar, but here in the US, it's kinda hard to find (weird, huh, and it's made here!). So I go to my favorite online store when it comes to bath and spa products, www.relaxdepot.com. They deliver fast, your order is accurate, and best of all, they sell at a discount! Their sales go as low as 70% off, so I'm really happy with them. They even included samples of their products in their shipment and complimentary Ghirardelli chocolates :), I was really pleasantly surprised. Since you like bath products, you can probably browse relaxdepot.com, they have tons of bath stuff there. :)



Wow! I need to look into that! It's hard to resist a bargain w/first hand testimony :naughty:And I love samples too. Oh yeah I heard of the overpowering scent of the LUSH stores and fortunately,it wasn't so bad when I went to their store in Makati for the first time in January.I was like a kid inside a candy store(oh well they smell like candies too right,LoL) And Beauty Bar somewhat reminds me of a Sephora store.My nearest Sephora is about a 2 hour drive and I confess,I went there just to get my makeup fix.I know,I'm bad-pero lately puro online shopping muna,hehe.

[MilaDelCastillo]

I'm a product specialist for a US based company. We could be of help regarding all your concerns. We have make-up that you could sleep on; we have lipsticks that will not darken your lips; we have mascara that can legthen your lashes; we have a lot of anti-aging products that could surely help you.

[MilaDelCastillo]

If you want to know more about our products, surf thru www.nuskin.com. To order on-line, you could use my International ID # PH3704549.

If you want me to assist you personally, contact me thru my mobile at 0919-2845820

[melody]

I'm relatively new to the world of makeup (in all of my 25 years, ngayon lang ako gumamit!). I didn't know anything about skin care either. Washed my face with bar soap, never used a moisturizer, couldn't tell which makeup brush was for what, and didn't know the difference between MAC and Max Factor (tsk tsk tsk). As in, sobrang clueless. ;)

I realized the need to be conscious about it when I got into an office job wherein client interface was necessary. I looked so dull and pasty and did not look like a credible account servicing person. I felt like a small kid in my mom's high-heeled shoes playing dress-up. Hehehe.

For this, I went on a kikay self-study. After reading lots and lots of my Cosmo back issues, I got hooked! I got to know the different skin care brands and tips on what to do regarding skin problems. I put together my very first kikay kit and started a daily day-and-night regimen (wash, toner, moisturize).

About makeup, I'm still in the learning process. I bought a brush set from MAC, along with essential stuff (face powder, gloss, lipstick, blush, eye shadow, mascara, and liner). I could go with powder, blush, mascara, and lip gloss, but never could get eye shadow right. Eye makeup is my waterloo. Even with numerous makeovers from the Rustan's cosmetics specialists, I couldn't put everything I learned into actuality. >sigh<

Buti nalang may kikay thread dito sa PEx! Now I could get some tips and learn more about makeup. :) Of course, share din ako ng konti kong nalalaman sa kikay stuff. ;)

Angeldevin! Sis! :wave: Hi! Long time no see! Mishu sobra! Ngayon lang ako napadaan ng PEx hehehe :drive:

[melody]

what is better as a concealer....MAC or Cinema Secrets? I'm looking to buy a new concealer coz my old one (L'oreal) just isn't effective in covering up my undereye circles. Please suggest other brands also. Thanks!

I'm currently using Cinema Secrets concealer. It's good enough for covering dark undereye circles, although using too much of it can crease. It should be used sparingly. At least hindi madaling maubos ;) For MAC, the product reviews say it's ok naman but I have yet to use it...I think my Cinema Secrets would last me a looong time. :)

[angeLdevin]

my kikay friend melody! :) good to see you in this thread. learned a lot of tips reading from reviews here. like you, i was a total make-up idiot a few months back. when my sister requested a mac treat for her bday last yr, i got overwhelmed with how much make-up can do to enhance my features. thanks to my sister -- i finally transformed to a make-up junkie myself. :D btw, on the concealer - im using
the mac select moisturecover in nc30. ok naman sha so far. u should take me where u buy cinema secrets when i get home.

anyway, anyone got tips to create a sun-kissed look?

i was at the mac counter last friday when we were trying to build a look to wear for a luau party. the make-up artist who worked on my friend wasn't the nicest and was really busy juggling between clients kaya the outcome wasn't as good as expected. i liked how she made my friend's face look flawless though. she used the HYPER REAL SPF 15 foundation (luvd the brush she used) then dusted off some STUDIO FIX powder to even it out. di ko masyadong na-appreciate ang bronzer and iridiscent powder ng mac eh, plus *** eye colors na nilagay nung artist looked dull. can somebody help me out on what brand and what shades to try? id be wearing something green and been looking for a nice green eyeshadow to match my do. wala naman shu uemura within my reach, anong pwedeng alternative?

thanks ladies!

[melody]

^hi sis! A bronzer is really the thing for creating that summer look. From what I know, you should put on bronzer before your blush and then blend. Tapos dust a bit of bronzer on your nose bridge, chin, and the forehead. I'm not sure what brands would be good, though. Might try Smashbox's compact bronzer in Develop, since this is being used by most people I know. ;)

I know what you mean about being a total idiot when it comes to makeup! :glee: Wala akong kaalam-alam what to do in applying color on my face. Di ko alam what big difference it could make. Although I get a lot of raised eyebrows from ****, I could see he noticed the change.

You're looking for something green? Nothing beats Shu's eyeshadows talaga. But since wala dyan, try NARS eyeliner in Parrot Cay. I just looooove this color! ;) Kahit di na mag-eye shadow, this brings out the best in my eyes. Ang ganda! :bowsdown: best eyeliner shade ever invented!!! I'm loving NARS right now, too! :girl:

[angeLdevin]

melody: nars' blushes are the BEST! (names are darn nice din, hahaha, orgasm's my fave). about the green eyeshadow, ill try what uve suggested. mac has some nice ones din, pero alangan ako sa staying power nya. my sister uses eye paints on her lids ala primer (as suggested nung MU artist) pero even with that, the shadows dont really stay great for a long time. hay..hope to talk to you later. let's exchange thoughts on this more.

[angeLdevin]

I recommend you gals browse makeupalley.com for their makeup/skincare reviews before heading to Sephora or some other store. I've found some great products coz I chose to browse through their extensive product reviews there. I am partial to Shu Uemura for my shadows but I've found a great drugstore brand that is not really easy to find but it's as great as those high-end shadows like MAC. It's this LA-based company called NYX Cosmetics and I swear these babies are great! Nice pigment, excellent texture, good staying power, wide range of colors and best of all, it's dirt-cheap! I was itching to go to Mervyn's coz I heard they have it there but I ended up buying it at this obscure makeup and accessories store at the mall in Puente Hills, CA. The makeupalley members are raving about its triple shadows, so I bought 4 triple shadow palettes, and I think it only cost $6.99 a pop. I'm buying more, I can't stop raving how good these palettes are. If they're hard to find, you can also get them online. Good thing I browsed at makeupalley.com first before buying cosmetics!

after reading this, i quickly browsed MUA and read the reviews. and boy, am i thrilled! i really need to stock up on eyeshadows but i dont have a lot to shell out - this NYX line sounds fab! problem though, where do i find them here? uve mentioned sa mervyns. havent had the chance to go there and check it myself. btw, i went to arizona mills the other day (prior to me reading your post) and i think i saw NYX being sold in XI clothing store (it's somewhat a forever 21 shop). sana nga tama *** pagkakaalala ko. other than this, san drugstore meron? can u suggest what shades(sets) are not to miss?

[melody]

angel: yung Parrot Cay's an eyeliner, very light green yung color. Ok siya, esp if you put it on your upper and lower lashlines coz it gives your eyes a bright-eyed look. Ganda! NARS' eyeshadows are cool, too. Meron akong nagustuhan dun, but il try to recall the shade...next project ko yun. Their blushes are the best! I love the glitter that Orgasm has. Gusto ko i-try soon yung mga pinks naman nila, since Orgasm's a peach shade.

MAC's eyeshadows are said to have long staying power din, but I haven't tried them yet. Sayang kung mura lang Shu, eh di nakabili na sana ako ng sangkatutak nun :lol:

[itsmetheVixen]

:)
I love M·A·C products!
M·A·C Eyeshadows are to die for!
Angeldevin you can try:
Eye Shadow: Humid *Intense vivid green with shimmer (Frost)*
:crazytongue:

[Shelly_rush]

hi melody & angel Some tips for the summer look since you 2 are already here:

Summer Look:

You can use a bronzer or foundation which is a shade darker than your complexion to look like you've had a tan. You can also use brown or orange tone blush ons to create a tanned look. I suggest you use bobbie brown foundations as the effect is really natural. Just make sure that you use those with SPF and moisturizer (preferably water-base) for triple purpose.

Sun-kissed effect lipsticks or gloss can be found in Maybelline.



Summer Makeup Forecast

By Bobbi Brown
Makeup maven Bobbi Brown shares her tips for fresh-faced summer style.













Summer Face




"I've always loved the sun-kissed look because everyone looks happier and well-rested when they have a bit of color on their face," says beauty expert Bobbi Brown.

"This summer, I'm updating the look with hints of ultra-wearable shimmer. Try a bit of bronzed shimmer on the skin, nude shimmer on eyes and lips, and don't forget the SPF."


How to Get the Look
Face: Add a healthy warm tint using a bronzing gel where the sun normally hits your face: cheeks, nose, and forehead. Using a blush brush, sweep sand-colored blush across the apples of cheeks, working back toward the hairline, then downwards to blend. Finish with a shimmer powder for a summer glow.

Eyes: Brush a bone-colored eyeshadow from lashline to browbone with an eyeshadow brush. Using an eye-definer brush, apply a cocoa-colored eyeshadow on the lower lid. To enhance eyes, use an eyeliner brush to line them all around with a mahogany eyeshadow.

Lips: Apply a sheer neutral color on lips, then line with a mocha-colored lipliner. Finish with a neutral-colored shimmer lip gloss.


Five On-the-Go Summer Essentials
Water keeps you hydrated and cool

Blush is the easiest way to look pretty and radiant

Bronzer makes you look healthy and relaxed

Lip balm with SPF protects your lips from summer heat chapping

Lip gloss for instant shine and color

[Shelly_rush]

miladelcastillo you might want to promote our local website instead www.nuskin.com.ph. Not all products in www.nuskin.com is available in the market. Just a thought. By the way, I hope your a CPT right now. :)

melody thought this might help you
The career look requires more attention and a little more time and product to create than the casual look does. Whatever the occasion, the career look should be polished and professional.
Start by using concealer under your eyes and eyelids, concentrating on the most recessed corner of the inner eye. Apply over any small imperfections on your face and blend with a sponge.
Apply a foundation that best suits your skin type and preferred coverage, and that matches your natural coloring. Blend carefully.
If needed, add loose powder to set and soften the look.
Shape the cheek area by lightly applying a blush color to the areas just under your cheekbones, and a touch more to the balls of your cheeks. Blend well to keep the look muted.
Career eyes require only two eye shadow colors and eyeliner.
Apply a light eye shadow over the entire eyelid.
Apply a thin line of pencil eyeliner at your lash lines and smudge to set.
Follow by applying a darker eye shadow along the lash line and blend well to create a soft, yet focused eye.
Apply the same eye shadow in the crease to create added depth.
Apply one or two coats of mascara on the top lashes only.
Use a lip pencil that blends well with your lipstick color to define your lips.
Add shape to your mouth and, if needed for staying power, fill in your lips with a pencil.
Apply the lip color that best suits your coloring as well as keeps your lips looking soft and professional.

[annielise]

after reading this, i quickly browsed MUA and read the reviews. and boy, am i thrilled! i really need to stock up on eyeshadows but i dont have a lot to shell out - this NYX line sounds fab! problem though, where do i find them here? uve mentioned sa mervyns. havent had the chance to go there and check it myself. btw, i went to arizona mills the other day (prior to me reading your post) and i think i saw NYX being sold in XI clothing store (it's somewhat a forever 21 shop). sana nga tama *** pagkakaalala ko. other than this, san drugstore meron? can u suggest what shades(sets) are not to miss?

Hey angel! :) So you're an Arizona Mills rat like myself, too! I love Forever21 (too bad they only have it at Fiesta mall in Mesa), but I know XI (but I go to Rave in AZ Mills, hehe). I just don't know though if they have NYX coz I never went inside the store though I know where it is. Anyway, here are the NYX trio eyeshadows that are really fab:

3 color eyeshadow # 4 (baby blue/october sky/pacific) - beautiful shades of blue in varying degrees (light blue, medium, royal)

# 16 opal/platinum/luster - I totally love this palette, it has these silvery and moss green shades that are just so pretty and wearable with anything!

TS 23 (sweet lagoon/aqua/ocean) - varying shades of green and blue, perfect for spring and summer

#5 (baby pink/cotton candy/spring flower) - shades of pink, salmon and lavender - i just totally love these babies :)

OT: Hey, wanna meet up at AZ mills someday for a shopping-for-NYX-eb? :)

[annielise]

angel: pahabol: I was wrong, the NYX trio eyeshadows are not $6.99, it's actually $5.99 for the trio. Great deal, huh? :)

[angeLdevin]

annielise : i called XI and was informed that they only have the eye liners (or was it lip pencils?) sayang talaga. i also called mervyn's chandler, wala din daw. :( i think my only way to get them is through their website (sells @ $7.00 per trio). thanks for all the tips!!! on the EB thought, too bad i cant right now. ill send u a pm why.

[annielise]

^^ that's okay, I'm not in AZ right now anyway, I'm out of state for 2 more months (That's why I said, "someday" :) ). I'll check if there are NYX in other valley stores.

[melody]

hi sisters! :wave: i was checking out some bronzers over at Beauty Bar and The Body Shop, and here was what I observed:

Smashbox's Bronze Compact in Develop (around P1,750) is a cream-to-powder bronzer and its shades border on medium to dark bronze. on the other hand, Bloom's Bronzing Powder in Aloha (P895) is for those who want a light to medium color. The Body Shop's bronzing powders come in two forms: there's the Brush-on Bronze in little pearls which comes in three shades, and there's the Bronzing powder with a built-in brush which gives a matte finish.

i think i'm gonna try out Bloom's bronzer. i don't like cream bronzers because it's a bit messy, nor do i like a matte finish because i want to have only a light bronze tinge.

shel: thanks for the tips! i've been looking over some sites on how to get that look that's good for the office, too. ang sarap maging kikay!;)

angel: ayan, kasama mo na si annielise mag-shopping! ;) tsalap naman! wish you were here, too. i-raid natin ang Rustan's at unahin ang Shu Uemura! :lol:

[annielise]

hi melody! I never did like bronzers, coz I felt I don't look good on them, coz I have fair skin. Okay lang kayang mag bronzer even though you are fair? Hind ba weird?

Of those three brands you mentioned, I really am partial to Smashbox. Their foundation and stick concealer in one is SUPERB! I use the white oak shade, I love, love love it.

[melody]

hi annielise! i have fair skin, too. i'd like to try out a bronzer just to have a different look, especially this summer. it's a good alternative to blush, although you apply it on other parts of your face as well.

siguro kung pipili lang ng color, it wouldn't be advisable for us to use too dark shades. dapat medyo light lang para di gaano obvious, parang natural lang ;)

buti na lang Bloom has a nice shade which suits fair skin well. Smashbox's bronzers have that too, kaso ayoko lang sa creamy texture. tsaka medyo mahal for me...i'd be willing to shell out less than a thousand for a bronzer which i could use over the summer lang. :beam:

I haven't actually tried Smashbox yet...what are their best-selling products ba? :)

[Shelly_rush]

Smashbox best sellers are cream eyeliner, wet & dry foundation and photo finish foundation primer, although the latter is not yet available in the market. I got mine through my aunt.

[angeLdevin]

annielise: i tried sending u a pm but it bounced back (saying your inbox has reached its quota?). we'll see each other "someday" then :) hopefully around thanksgiving (too bad no discounts are applied to cosmetics/fragrances).

melody: onga eh. annielise is a make-up guru just like shel. :wink: the luau's gonna be this coming friday na. i have the whole weekend to play around and get that sun-kissed look. im actually loving mac pigments now. im trying to choose between teal and golden olive.. they look so nice!!! would it be weird though if use a bronzer still (considering ang tingkad na green un?) i think ill go against it and get a healthy pink flush instead. hmmm...

btw, i love smashbox's highlighter. i normally put it sa brow bone ko.

shel: i got the primer sample before (was good for 4 applications ata). i liked it a lot but i chose not to buy the bottle for $36. nag-aalangan kasi ako na it might clog my pores and cause a break-out. although the other day lang, i went to the body shop and got something similar (silicon gel din) for $12.50, matte it *** name. ok naman sha so far. any more alternatives for a primer? (esp sa eyes)

[annielise]

Angel: I cleared my inbox and PM'd you, then it bounced back too :D. Guess you have to clear your inbox too. Anyway, where in Phoenix are you based? Do you go to Chandler Fashion Center? Laman din ako nyan :glee:, I usually buy my cosmetics at MAC at Nordstrom and Estee, Lancome and Clinique at Robinsons May. I had a luau party in AZ before too, I enjoyed it a lot. I never made that sun-kissed look, though. Just played up my dress and accessories. I was in AZ this weekend and it was GLORIOUS!! I miss the weather (and by the way, it was really nice, not too hot). Back to the topic: So are you gonna purchase NYX online? They're very worth it, just make sure you buy several so that sulit yung shipping fee mo.

Melody: yes, the foundation is one of Smashbox's smash products. Super okay. I love their stick foundation/concealer. My face looks so flawless with it. A tad too pricey but I think it's worth it. I gotta try the highlighter that Angel mentioned though I use NARS duo eyeshadow in Bellissima for that. I use the bone color in that duo for my brow bone. It makes a world of a difference.

[Shelly_rush]

angel sis, there are other primer, Yung iba anti-aging pa so better for aging pips. :D Sa Nordstrom nga marami..Sayang wala ako dyan so my aunt gets to supply me from time to time. Sa Phils. kc limited ang selection. You can just go to Beauty Bar, Rustans and some separate boutiques for this. NARS is also ok. cheaper since its only $30. suggest you just use it on special occasions so as to avoid clogging of the pores. Locally , Avon has 1 too. Forgot the name though. Competitor kasi

[TheDreamer]

Okay, I need your help.. I'm so clueless with makeup. My usual makeup is just powder, lip gloss and blush! I just got promoted and I figured I'd need to look a bit more polished and fit for my new job as buyer.

So here are my questions:

1) What's the right order and step? Tama ba to?

Moisturizer
Foundation
Concealer
Blush


2) I'm using Revlon's New Complexion One-step makeup in Toast. It's cream based and it suits my face. Do I need pa powder for this? :glee: Hay clueless talaga ako.

3) Which is the right way to do it? Curlash first then mascara or the other way around?

4.) I combine Burt's Beeswax Lip Balm in Coffee with Mac's Siss 482 for a lesser coffee-colored lips. But I do use a lip liner before anything else.. tama ba to?


Any other tips would be very much appreciated! :D

[Shelly_rush]

Hi Dreamer,

You might want to check my post above for melody regarding make up application for a career woman. It helped me before already. Always remember the quote "Less is more" in applying makeup.

Your question, the proper application is like this

1) cleanse
2) tone
3) moisturize

then your makeup (technique, work downwards starting from the eye to the lips)
4) concealer
5) foundation
6) eye liner
7) eye shadow
8) curlash
9) mascara
10) blush
11) lipliner
12) gloss
13) lipstick

okie ba? Just let me know if you need some more info

Okay, I need your help.. I'm so clueless with makeup. My usual makeup is just powder, lip gloss and blush! I just got promoted and I figured I'd need to look a bit more polished and fit for my new job as buyer.

So here are my questions:

1) What's the right order and step? Tama ba to?

Moisturizer
Foundation
Concealer
Blush


2) I'm using Revlon's New Complexion One-step makeup in Toast. It's cream based and it suits my face. Do I need pa powder for this? :glee: Hay clueless talaga ako.

3) Which is the right way to do it? Curlash first then mascara or the other way around?

4.) I combine Burt's Beeswax Lip Balm in Coffee with Mac's Siss 482 for a lesser coffee-colored lips. But I do use a lip liner before anything else.. tama ba to?


Any other tips would be very much appreciated! :D

[annielise]

Hi Shelly_rush! I read in a mag that it's better to start with your foundation first then the concealer coz the concealer tends to get erased by the foundation. Then just set the concealer by patting foundation or loose powder over it. I used to put concealer first then my foundation but then I after I read that article, I switched them and it turned pretty nice.

[TheDreamer]

Shelly_rush: I don't use toner though, for some reason, it reacts really bad on my face. I skip it na lang and moisturize after. Usually, after I take a bath and cleanse my face, I moisturize na then apply din body oil. After I get dressed na for work, saka pa lang ako lagay ng foundation.

annielise: I agree with you. This is why I dont use concealer muna before the powder, kasi from what I observed nawawala yung effect. :glee: But since cream based yung foundation ko, I dont usually pat loose powder after I apply concealer above my foundation kasi lumalabas na cakey na yung face ko.

O baka naman mali lang tlaga yung process ko? :lol: Ah...vanity! :p

[nkpt]

hi girls!

I noticed make-up is a big issue among us Filipinas. In more developed countries (US, Europe, Singapore, Japan, etc.), it's the norm and it's part of women's (and men's!) everyday grooming.

Make-up doesn't have to be such a big deal. It's simply a tool we can use to improve self-esteem, advance in careers or businesses and for healthy self-expression.

I've started my own Make Up Tutorial for girls who are interested in learning make-up techniques and explore colors that will suit their particular skin type, color and needs.
1207 Workshop Make-Up Tutorial and Basic Color Workshop
Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
Learn 3 different looks
Materials (brush set, face plates, products) included in the fee
P2,500 for the intensive 4-hour session (can beone on one for the same fee)
for more info or reservation email: 1207workshop@gmail.com

Read feedback from those who have taken the workshop:http://www2.femalenetwork.com/girltalk/index.php?topic=56521.0

[nkpt]

[QUOTE=melody]About makeup, I'm still in the learning process. I bought a brush set from MAC, along with essential stuff (face powder, gloss, lipstick, blush, eye shadow, mascara, and liner). I could go with powder, blush, mascara, and lip gloss, but never could get eye shadow right. Eye makeup is my waterloo. Even with numerous makeovers from the Rustan's cosmetics specialists, I couldn't put everything I learned into actuality. >sigh<

Buti nalang may kikay thread dito sa PEx! Now I could get some tips and learn more about makeup. :) Of course, share din ako ng konti kong nalalaman sa kikay stuff.[QUOTE]

hi! wanted to PM you, but i couldn't find your PM icon. I just posted something about a make-up workshop I'm conducting. maybe you would like to join? the BIG difference is you'll apply make-up on yourself. and not just one look, but 3! it's all up to you, sis! if you're interested, email me at 1207workshop@gmail.com

[Shelly_rush]

Hi Shelly_rush! I read in a mag that it's better to start with your foundation first then the concealer coz the concealer tends to get erased by the foundation. Then just set the concealer by patting foundation or loose powder over it. I used to put concealer first then my foundation but then I after I read that article, I switched them and it turned pretty nice.

Me naman I started with foundation 1st before then concealer. The thing is there are some concealers in green and yellow hues that can't be covered by a finishingpowder. That's the time you use it before the foundation. Kasi the basis of the color of the concealer is that is should be a shade a little lighter than your foundation. So I think it depends.

[melody]

nkpt: neva sis! :wave: si trempot ito, from girltalk. tuloy tayo sa workshop next week ha! ;) am super excited na! il bring along my kikay kit. can't wait to see you! :beam:

[nkpt]

nkpt: neva sis! :wave: si trempot ito, from girltalk. tuloy tayo sa workshop next week ha! ;) am super excited na! il bring along my kikay kit. can't wait to see you! :beam:

hi!!! :) ngayon lang ulit ako naka-post trempot! yes, tuloy na tuloy tayo next week. i'll see you!

[melody]

bumping this thread up for the kikay girls out there! :D

[Bea19]

Hi! may ma suggest ba kayong affordable na cream foundation?i just need it for my make up classes e.ang nakita ko lang ay *** sa vmv and sa VOV.thanks :)

[artotoy]

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[artotoy]

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[brebbybaby]

Peps, have you heard about GirlTalk? At their Let's Primp and Prettify Forum, you can get gazillion tips about cosmetics. Here's a link.
http://www2.femalenetwork.com/girltalk/

you have to register so you can access all the forums. It's a nice venue for a lot of girl stuff. It's free. Just a warning though, once you're there in Let's Primp and Prettify, you'll be hooked. ;)

[annielise]

^ yup, Girltalk is better then PEx for kikay women like us. Daming tips, news about the latest MAC collection, everything! You can even get imported cosmetics there. :)

[lokalstation]

anyone know wer i can buy bausch & lomb's soflens colored contact lenses in manila?

[melvel]

Since I started my full-time job, my make-up needs have changed. Here are the current contents of my kikay kit:

MAC Studio Fix NC35 - Clinique used to be my pressed powder of choice, until I discovered MAC. Panalo talaga to, promise. Full coverage, glides on evenly, and no need to use concealer for minor imperfections lang.

MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner in Plum Perfect - for everyday use when I don't feel the need to use lipstick.

Lancome Lipstick in Beige Cashmere - My favorite neutral lipstick shade.

Maybelline Eyeliner/Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown - I'm an absolute novice when it comes to eye makeup so this will have to do.

Body Shop Lip and Cheek Stain - I'm looking for a better alternative though. Tint and gel blush don't work for me, so I'm looking for the perfect powder blush.

Clinique Blended Face Powder in Transparency 4 - For retouching during the day. The best loose powder I've tried so far.

I have a few questions:

I've been looking for the best powder blush, in a peachy pink (natural) shade, but I have yet to find one. I've been reading a lot of rave reviews for NARS Orgasm, but it has shimmer which I don't really like. What about MAC, what's the best shade of blush? I'm also looking at Lancome Blush Subtil, has anyone tried this?

Also looking for an easy-to-apply concealer, one that glides on evenly. I tested Cinema Secrets, but it doesn't blend well with MAC Studio Fix (or maybe I just picked the wrong shade?).

[ChickLuvsOrange]

Melvel, for powder blushes, you can try MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush in Dollymix (Description on the site is "Pure Candy Pink".). Love this color! It looks scary on the pan, but when you put on it, it gives this natural looking pink flush on your cheeks. :)

[melvel]

ChickLuvsOrange: I generally steer clear of blush with shimmer, except for evenings. I'm looking for an everyday blush for the office. Does this MAC product have obvious shimmer? Might be a little too over the top for normal office make-up.

[ChickLuvsOrange]

Melvel, the shimmer is not obvious at all. It sort of just gives this healthy glow. The color is not flat that's why it's pretty. I use it to work. I work in a hospital so I avoid too shimmery/glittery stuff on my face. Try it at the MAC counter so you'll know if you like it. Some blushes look like they have big glitters on the pan, but when you try it on, it's not as shimmery. :)

I usually use NARS blushes. For NARS I like orgasm (nice shimmer, nothing over the top), Madly (more of a peachy beigey pink), and Cactus Flower (cream blush, nice color when applied lightly). :)

[inutel]

Shu uemura - the best! :)

[babygurl_archer]

i just bought the Nars Orgasm lipgloss. and for a gloss, it's a wee bit sticky.

[princessdiane30]

On an ordinary day, i love using Body Shop's Lip and Cheek Stain. it really works for me. i just love the natural blush it gives your cheeks. Others would say na it looks really natural and blooming.

Of course, sa gimmicks, talagang make-up's the best because at night when its dark it will really enhance your features. But syempre, with or without make-up dapat carry mo padin, you wouldnt want to hear people saying maganda ka lang dahil may make-up ka, that's an insult... hehe :bashful:

[itsmetheVixen]

:)
sis melvel: you can try the following blushes from
MAC (no shimmer)

Peaches - Pure peach (Sheertone)
Mocha - -Soft plum-pink (Matte)
Sincere -light/medium muted beige/coral (Sheertone)
Fleur Power -soft bright pinkish-coral (Satin)
*with a light application this blush is awesome*

***I'm NC35 too***
:p