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Jun
22
The Story of My Life: I cannot live without a concealer 
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Seriously, I want to undergo those laser-injection-type which could lessen the darkness of undereye circles, but I am too coward since the skin in that area is extra sensitive. So for the meantime, I am happy to have discovered these concealers.
The 1st 2 concealers are my staple concealers as these are the ones I use on a daily basis. The Smashbox is very good for humid and hot season while the Revlon Colorstay during winter.
The 3rd concealer, I have been using for almost 4 years now but the catch is I only use it during special occasions or events which I know I have no time to retouch. And yes, the price is a factor why I do not use it often.
The last 2 concealers were gifts from make-up artist-friends and I love them, I use it during my job interviews and when I know we have meetings or when we have guests and yes, no time for retouch is a factor. They are long-wearing and are not cakey at all. The coverage is very nice, very good for corporate and barely there make-up 
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1.) Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage concealer
Dark circles and blotchy spots are a thing of the past with this vitamin-infused, portable fix-it stick. The innovative formula contains a soft focus powder to help minimize imperfections and vitamin C to fight free radicals and keep your skin looking younger. Provides natural yet buildable coverage on any area of the face.
$18.00
2.) Revlon Colorstay Undereye Concealer
Exclusive ColorStay™ formula and soft-touch applicator work to gently conceal dark undereye circles and discolorations, while giving you natural looking coverage all day. SoftFlex™ technology provides a lightweight, comfortable feel. Oil-free. Non-pore-clogging. Non-irritating. With SPF 15 UVA and UVB protection.
$9.99
3.) Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage completely camouflages dark circles, minor imperfections and discolorations.
Allure Best of Beauty Editors’ Choice – Best Concealer 2009
$28.00
For very dark circles and extra coverage, Bobbi’s secret is her Correctors. Use daily or just when you need extra coverage. Designed to be layered under your yellow-based Creamy Concealer shade, Correctors come in a range of twelve Bisque and Peach shades. Use fingers or the Concealer Brush to apply up to the lashline and into the inner corner of the eye. Smooth and blend by gently patting with the pads of your fingers. Follow with a layer of your regular Creamy Concealer shade.
$22.00
This concentrated, creamy concealer brightens and camouflages in one easy step! Targets dark circles, discoloration and imperfections.
$26.00
Ciao for now, I need to research on green shopping and yes, will blog about cosmetics that also contribute to saving mother earth .
Category: Benefit, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Revlon, eye sticks, foundation/base, palette for the eyes, smashbox
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Jun
21
One of the friends that I met up with in NYC is a professional Make-up artist. He was here to attend an airbrush make-up class in NYC and also to meet with an agent who could discuss to him the most updated life insurance rates.
He makes sure to come to NYC at least once a year to attend various make-up courses in order to improve his skills and be competitive and updated in the field. He was telling me that lately, more and more pro make-up artists are gearing towards the use of Airbrush because of the high definition trend. I came up with a few advantages and disadvantages that were coined from our convo. Here they are:
PROS: Long wearing, good to skin as it won’t sink into your pores, definitely the best make-up for high definition photography, sanitary-can be shared.
CONS: Expensive, time-consuming, too many equipments and could not be applied on your own as you need to keep your eyes closed.
So what do you think? Are you pro or against airbrush make-up?
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Jun
16
When it comes night make-up, I usually recommend the use of the color silver or grays, when it comes to accentuating your eyes. I find silver elegant and dramatic for any eye shape for as long as you know how to blend it well. more…
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Jun
12
Saturday is almost finished and I am wrapping it up with this post and looking for sexy costumes for a friend’s party. I am also nursing a bad case of sunburn, blame me for not applying any sun protection while swimming on the beach earlier today. So how’s your Saturday?
Before I bid you all a Happy Weekend, here’s a cute traincase from Juicy Couture .
Juicy Couture Train Case
Pack your favorite beauty secrets in this signature plush carrier, perfect for home or travel.
8¾”W X 5½”H
Double zip closure
Two interior pockets
Cotton/polyester
Imported
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May
31
If last week’s look was inspired by Angelina Jolie’s fresh and no-make up look, this week, I am inspired by Scarlett Johansson full make-up and heavily smokey-eyed look. I love that the pink lipstick complimented her smokey-eyes, making her features less sharp.
Do you like it?
Okay, I am off to research these diet supplements not for me but for a friend (read my weight loss entry below) and I am ready for another work week. Rejuvenated from all the vacations we had.
Hope you all had a good weekend and have a blessed week ahead!
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May
31
I have shared this in my personal blog as early as January because when 2010 started, I was so determined at losing weight and be back to my pre-wedding weight (yes, pushing myself too hard). However, I must admit that I tried out crash diets for the first 3 months and I was not consistent with my workout routines. From January up to now, I have already lost 10 lbs, not bad right? I am still determined to lose 15-20 more pounds in 4 months, yes before my 30ish birthday.
Here are the 2 things that have been very effective in my goal to lose weight. The iphone app (more on that later) has also proven effective to 3 other blogger friends after I have shared it with them. While one of them who tried out the workout DVD has also raved about how effective it was on her.
The first time I heard of 30-day shred was when I was watching a Health TV show, then I began to research about it and so far, no negative feedback. Ordered one in eBay and tried it for 10 days. All it takes for you is to engage in a hard core sort of combined circuit training for only 20 minutes a day. It’s hard work but you are done in 20 minutes. There are 3 levels, so no plateauing will happen. Highly recommended. Reality Check: I am still in Level 1 hahahaha!
LOSE IT App in iPhone is so cool. They will make the computation for you. All you need to do is input your desired weight goal, how many lbs you intend to lose each week and voila! Your allowed calorie intake in a day is there to guide you. Best of all, It’s free! A plus factor is you can add friends and share your milestones
So even if I read this reliable acnepril review and that taking diet pills are safe, I would still want to do it naturally and without short cuts.
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May
31
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May
31
Before I check this phentermine review site, because I think I’ve gained weight from our vacation (slaps forehead!)–let me share this last Memorial Day Sale Alert from Cherry Culture! Time to hoard those NYX lippies again hee hee.
Everything is 20% off at Cherry Culture, just type in Code MD20 upon check out and you get your total shopping cart costs slash 20% off. Enjoy shopping!
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May
31
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May
31
We always have stocks of Lemon at home. I make sure we do. I love to drink my water with lemon first thing in the morning as it helps speed up my metabolism and it acts as oxidants too, not too mention the vitamins it also contains. Apart from that, here are beauty regimen which uses Lemon. I snagged this from Green Living.
Brighten and Strengthen Fingernails: Begin by soaking your fingernails in lemon juice for 10 minutes. Then brush your fingernails with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and warm water. Then rinse your fingernails. You will be amazed at how shiny and healthy your fingernails look!
Eliminate Blackheads: Rub lemon juice over blackheads before going to bed at night. When you wake up the next morning, rinse your face with cool water. Repeat this cycle until blackheads are eliminated.
Condition Hair: Bring life and luster back to dull, damaged hair by combining 3 quarters of a cup of Olive Oil, with 1 half of a cup of raw honey and approximately 3 table spoons of lemon juice. Set the mixture aside. Shampoo, then rinse hair with tepid water. Towel dry hair, then work in a small amount of the lemon juice mixture and comb it evenly through the hair. Then cover hair with a plastic bag for a half hour. Finish by shampooing and rinsing hair one more time for luxuriously shiny hair!
Create Blonde Highlights: For a kinder all natural alternative to hair dyes and bleach, try this simple formula. Begin by rinsing your hair with a mixture consisting of 1 quarter of a cup of lemon juice and 3 quarters of a cup of water. Then simply sit in the sun for 20 minutes (after applying sunscreen, of course) to activate the lemon juice’s natural bleaching properties.
Breath Freshener: To quickly freshen bad breath, simply squirt a few drops of lemon juice into your mouth, swish it around and then swallow it. The citric acid content alters the ph level in your mouth, thus killing odor causing bacteria.
Mind Soothing Relaxation: For a perfect bath, simply add some lemon juice and sea salts to the bath water, then soak your cares away.
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May
30
I swear by these Eucerin products. Sorry for the blurry photo, I just took the photo now and with my phone. Anyway, I got these sample Eucerin Everyday Protection Body Lotion and Face Lotion in the mail along with the birth announcements card my friend sent me. I have the driest skin because of the summer heat and guess what, these Eucerin products beats the dryness! Very affordable and could be grabbed in your nearest drugstore. Forget about the high-end face moisturizer and costly body lotion. Eucerin is the answer to those hot weather dryness.
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