One of the great things I like whenever I do this thing I’d like to call Bento Beauty Project is that I get to share with them a few of the tricks I’ve learned along the way. I was, after all, in their position once upon a time. Had it not been because of my modeling stint when I was younger then I wouldn’t even have explored makeup application further.

I’m quite happy to have found willing subjects for my mini-makeup sessions. It’s like playing with a real, live Barbie. Yea, even if it can be a bit tiring (esp if you’re doing more than one face), it still feels like play. It was so much fun!

On Mayi:

Face
Regenerating Serum, OLAY Regenerist
Intervene Makeup, Elizabeth Arden
Clear Smooth Face Powder in Natural, Maybelline
Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick (02), The Body Shop
Flawless Finish Maximum Coverage Concealer (Fair), Elizabeth Arden

Eye
fafi Eyes Vanilla, MAC
fafi Eyes Hey, MAC
fafi Eyes Pink Venus, MAC
Fluidline in Blacktrack, MAC
Shimmer Liner Pencil in Golden Bronze, The Face Shop
Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara, Elizabeth Arden
Smokey Eyes Powder Pencil (Smokey Black 01), Elizabeth Arden
Waterproof Mascara in Brown, Artistry

Eyebrow
Shimmer Waves (Bronze), The Body Shop

Cheek
Shimmer Waves (Rose), The Body Shop
Super Orgasm, NARS Blush

Lip
Lip Colour Sheer Sandrine, Artistry
Glamour-Full Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine, Clinique

I love how the pink eyeshadow suited her. And for those of you who were wondering how the NARS Super O would look on fair skin, you can check out how it looks on her. She has fair skin with yellow undertones. Mayi had really short eyelashes so what I did was a double coat mascara. The EA Ceramide then topped it off with Artistry Waterproof Mascara. I made sure that I fill in her eyebrows, too. I also did a bit of contouring on her cheeks but not too much since I still want the soft wispy flush which will match her over-all look.

On Penny:

Face
Regenerating Serum, OLAY Regenerist
Intervene Makeup, Elizabeth Arden
Clear Smooth Face Powder in Natural, Maybelline
Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick (02), The Body Shop
Flawless Finish Maximum Coverage Concealer (Fair), Elizabeth Arden
Bronze Beauty Color Intrigue Bronzing Powder Duo, Elizabeth Arden

Eye
fafi Eyes Vanilla, MAC
fafi Eyes Howzat, MAC
E/S in Olive, CareLine
Fluidline in Blacktrack, MAC
Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara, Elizabeth Arden
Smokey Eyes Powder Pencil (Smokey Black 01), Elizabeth Arden
Waterproof Mascara in Brown, Artistry

Eyebrow
Shimmer Waves (Bronze), The Body Shop

Cheek
Super Orgasm, NARS Blush

Lip
Rouge Crème #270, Shu Uemura

Penny wanted to try a more darker eye makeup so I did a conservative smokey eye on her. I love the effect of the green and grey e/s combination. I wonder how she’d look like if I did the full number on her. Perhaps I can convince her to try it next time.

Photos were taken without flash, under fluorescent. Makeup session came after a short skincare product trial. I’ll tell you ladies about that one soon.

Photos © 2008 Sasha Manuel

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Penny used to work for a multinational company known for their processors (hehe), she had dedicated over a decade of her life to her career with only minor inclinations towards all the beauty stuff. Her approach was more practical than anything else, which is quite understandable given that her work didn’t require it plus I can only imagine the complexity of her job!

Anyway, I had mentioned to Penny and Mayi (who had dropped by that day) a little something about mineral makeup that night and it turned into a mini-makeup demo-slash-workshop (this included me lugging around my vanity kit) to two pretty ladies who were busy with a new baby and work, respectively. But due to time constraint, I was only able to do Penny’s makeup.

Photo © 2008 Sasha Manuel

What I had applied on her:

Face
Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Cream SPF 15, Elizabeth Arden
Claire, mineral foundation
Clear Smooth Face Powder in Natural, Maybelline
Tea Tree Oil Coverstick (02), The Body Shop
Flawless Finish Maximum Coverage Concealer (Fair), Elizabeth Arden

Eyes
Hypnotic, mineral E/S
Sand Beige, minerals E/S
fafi Eyes Vanilla, MAC
fafi Eyes Hey, MAC
Blacktrack Fluidline, MAC
Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara, Elizabeth Arden
Smokey Eyes Powder Pencil (Smokey Black 01), Elizabeth Arden
Shimmer Liner Pencil in Golden Bronze, The Face Shop

Eyebrow
Waterproof Mascara in Brown, Artistry

Cheek
Cheek Colour, The Body Shop

Lip
Lip Colour Sheer Sandrine, Artistry
Mimosa Blossom Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine, Clinique

Photo was taken under flourescent, without flash.

Penny had opted for a look that’s good for daytime. And I’m actually more comfortable with natural looking makeup so it’s relatively easier to apply one on her. As you can see, the makeup practically disappeared on the photo. Very, very light. But, of course, it’s a different matter when you see it in person.

I told her that her choosing to use mineral makeup is relatively better cuz she has a baby. On top of that, it’s very light on the skin and long-wearing so in case she has makeup on, it won’t easily get ruined. It’s also suitable for her skin that’s of normal to oily type. And since minerals don’t normally irritate the skin, she won’t have to worry about breaking out and such.

So, will I be doing Mayi’s makeup next? I’d love to! But let’s see how this pans out. And I can’t wait for Penny’s new ‘do!

Once again, I had played makeup artist. My cousin’s aunt actually asked me if I also do it for a living but I simply said that I had only tried once and I mainly do makeup on friends and family. I actually prefer it that way. Thanks for letting me publish your photo, Penny!

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Photo© 2008 Sasha Manuel

If you, dear Beauty Bento Box reader, don’t have any idea where Palawan is, it’s in the Philippines. Known for being the last frontier of untouched and pristine coastlines in the country. I happen to have had the opportunity to travel there once again. Third time actually.

Anyway, one of the things I did whilst there, together with my good friends, was to come in for a mini-photoshoot with a pro. What was not part of the original plan though was that they’ll be asking me to do their makeup. How can I possibly say no esp when my friend Raissa had teasingly said, “it’s not everyday do we get to have you do our makeup for a change” (paraphrased).

I have to admit that I actually had fun doing it. It’s like sharing a gift. If I can do it on strangers then why not my very good friends, yea?

Out of the two, I’m only featuring one and it’s the one I did on Raissa (in photo).

Face
Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Cream SPF 15, Elizabeth Arden
Intervene Makeup, Elizabeth Arden
Bronze Beauty Color Intrigue Bronzing Powder Duo, Elizabeth Arden
Tea Tree Oil Coverstick (02), The Body Shop
Flawless Finish Maximum Coverage Concealer (Fair), Elizabeth Arden

Eyes
fafi Eyes Vanilla, MAC
fafi Eyes Hey, MAC
Blacktrack Fluidline, MAC
Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara, Elizabeth Arden
Smokey Eyes Powder Pencil (Smokey Black 01), Elizabeth Arden
Shimmer Liner Pencil in Golden Bronze, The Face Shop

Eyebrow
Shimmer Waves, The Body Shop

Cheek
Cheek Colour, The Body Shop

Lips
Lip Colour Sheer Sandrine, Artistry
Glamour-Full Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine, Clinique

Good thing that Raissa’s skin tone was quite close to mine so my makeup worked well on her skin. It took me roughly 20 minutes to finish the job. And as you can see, the makeup is a light application. It merely made look more radiant and less pale in photos. Also, the makeup was not too much for what we had planned to do the rest of the day so she needn’t take it off.

The last time I did a feature like this was: A Bento Beauty Project, which I did on another model-friend, Eena.

I love playing makeup artists to my friends. It’s great to know they trust me enough to make them a little more prettier than usual. Thanks for letting me publish your photo, Raissa!

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