Do you need a flushed look, and the sun just ain’t cooperating?
Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Color is a pot of color that is creamy soft, and helps to create that always-important flushed look in a soft, natural way. It also comes with a loose cheek powder to add to complete the look.
(Because an unnatural flush looks suspiciously like you are just drunk.)
I am all about the understated but gorgeous glow. Plus, it’s totally a travel friendly product, and great for quick touch ups!
It comes in a sienna shade, and apricot – both seem to be surprisingly friendly to a variety …read more

Here’s a glimpse of my recent look last Tuesday night when I went to a Christmas party. It’s not much but I’m hoping to more bold at every opportunity. Baby steps, please.
What I used:
Face
Tea Tree Oil Tube Concealer #02, The Body Shop
Claire Foundation, Monave
Satin Sun Illuminizer, Valerie
Eyes
Shimmer Waves, The Body Shop
Hypnotic (MMU)
Eye Definer in Taupe, The Body Shop
Volum Express Mascara in Brownish Black, Maybelline
Cheek
Brush-On Beads, The Body Shop
Cheek Colour, The Body Shop
Winter Muave Blush (MMU)
Lips
189 Pure Eden, Estee Lauder
Pink Afterglow, Revlon
Thank god my DSLR cooperated and I was able to take a self-portrait. Also, let’s all welcome the Eastern …read more

It’s so much fun being a woman. Esp a woman who loves makeup and gets free ones, at that!
I told you guys about the pink brush set I got as a gift, right? It came with MMU samplers. MMU is Mineral Make Up (just so we’re all on the same page). Anyway, thanks to Sophie, who has been quite generous in supplying me with fabulous MMU ever since she introduced it to me months ago.
Among the new samples, I’m loving the Sand Beige, which I wore recently with my new maxi dress. I love the blatant shimmer-slash-glitter! Last night, …read more

I know it’s just a Friday and I usually do my reading on the weekend but I had some time to spare and thoroughly enjoyed my blog hopping stint. Let me point out some of the readings I’ve found helpful today.
A Touch of Blusher
Finally Got It! SUQQU Sanzekan Eau de Toilette
Aging Fabulous
The Top 50 Best Selling Anti-Aging Skincare Treatments.
Beauty Gizmo
Coastalscents Refillable Powder Dispensing Pump Brush
Beauty is Within
Beauty Product Review: Swisa Sensation Spa Dead Sea Facial Peel
Beautynomics
Body Shop Introduces New Body Butter Variant : Chestnut!
Beauty Snob
Fraiche Soaps and Bath Swizzles
eBeautyDaily
Are You a Buxom Babe?
Makeup Minute
The Body Shop Flawless Skin Protecting Concealer …read more

(1) Itabake, Large; (2) Itabake, Small;
(3) Yachiyo, Medium Pointed; (4) For craftsman, Lip brush, Medium
In my research about Geisha makeup, I stumbled upon this great site that offers authentic or traditional Japanese makeup brushes. Hakuhodo has made the availability of Japanese Asian beauty tools possible in the West.
I reckon since these makeup tools are still being used by Kabuki actors, makeup artists in Hollywood and us common folk for the very same reasons why they were made. Of course, they’re commonly used for the purposes of putting on Geisha-Maiko makeup, but it can also be used …read more

NARS Kabuki Artisan Ita Brush
Adapting the aesthetic from traditional Japanese culture, NARS Kabuki Artisan Brushes meld tradition with modernity both in concept and function. The brushes are made of super black goat hair, known for its softness and strength, and the handle of each brush incorporates NARS’ signature soft touch matte black design with an engraved logo for an overall feel of modern elegance.
• Small and flat, the angular design of this brush makes it ideal for controlled application of powder and color.
• Excellent for blending, contouring and highlighting the complexion.
Here’s an option for an Ita brush brought to us …read more

Brush-On Beads
The Body Shop
Shimmering, colored powder beads with light diffusing particles and pearl pigments to brighten and add color to the face, cheeks, and decolletage.
I’ve been eyeing a pot of the Brush-On Beads over at The Body Shop for quite sometime now. Finally, I’ve bought one and tried the product out and I’ve got a thing or two to say about it. Colour is something I value in the use of makeup. I go for the more natural look, hopefully, I’d look fresh and polished. I love blushes and eye makeup. But let’s focus on the former today.

Did you see how she just focused on eye makeup? Applying that liquid eyeliner and mascara did wonders to the look. The makeup merely made her look fresh and not overly made up. Very natural, indeed!
Remember the first tip — Cleanse, tone and moisturise!
Concealer application tip: Use the ring finger and apply the concealer lightly and in a rolling motion.
Rule of thumb for eyebrows: three shades lighter than your hair colour.
Let me know if you get around to applying this tutorial.

It’s not much really. I just knew that I needed to buy a new tube of concealer and the other two were somewhat of a necessity, too. Er, well, not the beads, though.
What I’ve bought:
Tea Tree Oil Cover Stick
Skin Sponge
Brush-On Beads
I’ve been using the Cover Stick for years now, seven to be exact. I reckon the product has earned my loyalty. The sponge is an obvious purchase since I love baths, right? With all the liquid soaps and a variety of scrubs and bath tools I have, I’m bound to explore further till I find a perfect bath partner.
And the …read more

Splendicity Contest for September 9th:

Like the Splendicity Contest last September 7th, the prize for winning today’s Splendicity Contest is a year’s subscription to GLAMOUR Magazine (value of $48) but this time around it will come with a Borghese “Spring It On” Makeup Palette (value of $27.50) instead.
Get the look for Spring with Borghese’s Spring It On. Inspired by the runways of Milan, these unwashed palettes of color are all you need to create an updated look for the season. With sheer eyeshadows to bring out the best in your eyes, silken lipstick that leaves lips asking for more and a …read more