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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 of skin complexions – I think this glow to your cheek is essential, even for you bronzer-loving girls. Remember, men like the rosy-cheeked fresh-faced look even if they don’t admit to it (or even consciously know it!)

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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 Experiments series, which will showcase makeup application, product sampling or any beauty-related escapades.

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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, I decided to try out Moondance, and I also loved it! It’s like a mixture of blue-indigo-charcoal gray on my lids with a dash of shimmer. I’m quite excited to try out Hypnotic soon. All three are eye makeup, I gather.

As for the small pots, on the left is Claire LM foundation. I finally got to try some loose foundation and I reckon I works for me. I better get a bigger pot, yeah? Then on the right is Winter Mauve Blush. I love its dramatic hue on my cheeks. It’s darker than my usual blush but it works well with my bronzer from The Body Shop.

I really love mineral makeup. If you want to get know what Beauty & Minerals have on their product list or learn more about mineral makeup, feel free to visit them. They offer personal consultations via email at beautyandminerals [@] gmail [.] com!

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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 & Foundation
Chocolate Fix: Mode Cosmetics Mineral Powder Foundation

Pretty by Nature
Not Just for Sandwiches

Self-Styled
BATH TIME!

Shades of U – A Beauty Blog
Silk Naturals Perfect Harmony Foundation: Joining the Bandwagon

Spa Beautifully
Quick Home Pedicure: How To

Temptalia
Celeb-a-Like – Jessica Alba’s Makeup in Neutral and Bronze
Origins Organics – Launch of Eco-Friendly Beauty

The Mineral Makeup Blog
Aromaleigh Holiday Mineral Gift Sets

The Scented Life
Perfume of the Day – Aqaba by Aqaba

It’s quite a list, eh? Well, I guarantee a good read and fab beauty finds in each link. I hope you have a good weekend ahead!

Stay beautiful, ladies!

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(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 by stage actors or other performers for “costume”. I’m thinking, people who do mime or rock artists like Kiss will find this tool useful.

Materials used for the brush’s hair are either Goat or Kolinsky.

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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 by NARS. I reckon it’s best to give you guys more options when it comes to tools you can use for the Geisha makeup. I’m finding a lot of you guys are interested in getting the look esp this Halloween. But of course this brush isn’t limited to the Geisha makeup application. It can still be used for different makeup application purposes esp when you’ve already mastered its form and function.

Available in Neiman Marcus

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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.

I reckon I’ve got three alternate forms of blushes in my vanity kit. One, rosy and the other two more on the “bronze” part. I like to highlight my skintone, you see. I am not fair but I’m not at all dark. That’s probably why I sometimes end up looking like I didn’t apply any makeup at all. I sometimes lack colour or the “vibrance” in my makeup application. Hence, my need to better myself or at least, find the right product, one that’s best suitable.

Using the beads have been satisfactory. I like how it creates shadows and emphasis on my cheeks. Application is easy. It comes with a sponge but I prefer to use a brush. It’s pretty useful to even out the skin on the face and the decolletage. Makes everything look very well polished.

I like shimmer in my makeup. I was not much of a matte person. Perhaps during my college days, yes. But since 1999, I’ve always prefered shimmer.

The Brush-On Beads gets a four out of five stars in my book because it offers both form and function. It’s a multi-tasker. It serves as a blush and highlighter. It also covers a wider area of the skin. Also, the two key ingredients it has are pretty much good for the skin:

Marula Oil
Marula oil comes from the marula tree, native to Southern Africa. The oil is rich in oleic acid, essential to the maintenance of healthy-looking skin.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E conditions, nourishes, and protects the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and healthy.

I also like the fact that it leaves a freshly sun-kissed look on my skin. It’s like I’m a bronzed goddess. Who wouldn’t want that?

Bento Beauty Tip: I use it mostly as a blusher, applying it on the apple of my cheeks upwards. Moderation is key since I don’t want to look to “burnt”, if you know what I mean.

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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.

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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 spot buy of the month, the Bronze Brush-On Beads. I’ll definitely hold out on my thoughts just now and save it for my review post.

I’ll tell you more about these goodies (esp as I try them out) in the next few days. Ta!

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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 bronzer that adds a touch of sun-struck color to cheeks; it’s everything a woman wants and expects in her makeup. Great colors and perfect products… everything a woman needs.

To enter today’s contest at Splendicity:

*Guess the Celeb: Post your answer in the comments section of today’s Splendicity contest post.

*The TENTH person to guess correctly, with the full first and last name of the celebrity in the picture below wins!

Thank you to Borghese Cosmetics and Glamour Magazine for sponsoring today’s Splendicity contest.

Please read the contest rules over at Splendicity before entering. Thank You!

Yesterday’s Contest: Win Benefit Cosmetics @ Splendicity Today!

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