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Eastern Experiments for 2008!

Sasha Manuel — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:52:43 +0000

The year 2008 is drawing to a close. I can’t believe that it’s New Year’s Eve tomorrow! Times like these does make you want to think back to what had transpired in the year that’s ending, yes? I decided to look back at all the products that I had experimented (and shared to you beauties) this year. It’s been quite a year of journey into makeup and skincare (and then some); getting to know my skin better and taking care of it more PLUS exploring makeup further, honing what skills I have as a makeup artist (more on that later!).

Anyway, without further ado —

Skincare
Eastern Experiments: Elizabeth Arden INTERVENE Pause & Effect Moisture Cream SPF 15
Eastern Experiments: OLAY Moisture-Balancing Foaming Facial Wash with Vitamin E
A Night with OLAY Regenerist
Day Cream: Olay Regenerist Regenerating Cream (Perfecting Cream)
Battle of the Day Creams: OLAY Regenerist Vs Pond’s Age Miracle Vs RevaléSkin Vs Elizabeth Arden Intervene
Eastern Experiments: OLAY Regenerist Eye-Lifting Serum
Eastern Experiments: Neutrogena Body Oil
Eastern Experiments: Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/O

Hair
Eastern Experiments: Sunsilk Smooth & Manageable Haircare System
Eastern Experiments: VITRESS Hair Solutions, Hair Spa
Eastern Experiments: Dove Advance Colour Care Shampoo and Advanced Colour Therapy Conditioner
Eastern Experiments: Pantene Ice Shine Shampoo

Bath
Eastern Experiments: Olay Body In-Shower Body Lotion
Eastern Experiments: Olay Body Ultra Moisture Soap with Shea Butter
Eastern Experiments: VEET Hair Removal Cream
Eastern Experiments: DOVE Beauty Body Wash, Calming Night

MISC
Eastern Experiments: PCA Skin and the Skin Peel
Eastern Experiments: Careline Extra Wear Nail Polish
Eastern Experiments: Hawaiian Tropic Dark Tanning Lotion

Perfume
Eastern Experiments: Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Eastern Experiments: Dior ‘J’adore’ Eau de Parfum Spray

Whew! Quite a list, yea? I didn’t realise that I had tried this much beauty products throughout the year. Can you imagine the ones I may have failed to include in the list (cuz I know I’m missing some!) and ones I have yet to write a review for? Gah. It’s a wonder that my skin’s taking it well. This list will remind me that there should be limits. Hahaha!

Ah, well. Let’s hope that 2009 will be as interesting as this year’s! Wishing y’all a beautiful and an eventful year in beauty for 2009! Cheers!

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Bento Beauty Project: Diane

Sasha Manuel — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:14:02 +0000

Branching out a bit and accommodating a young lady whose everyday look is simple and close to bare. Meet Diane, a nurse by profession; her pretty eyes and fair complexion have caused me to be a bit excited in doing this mini-makeover. Funny thing about that night was I had a small audience. They’re all waiting on having to witness Diane’s made up face.

It was a bit of an impromptu makeover so I didn’t have the makeup brushes I usually use but good thing I had some that I would work with.

I had fun putting the eye makeup on. Wide lids and creases, ample lashes plus working with cheek bones and her fair complexion. I have to admit that when they said she looked (sort of) like Anne Curtis (a local celebrity) in some angles, I had to agree. Check out the photo on the right and let me know if she does look like Anne.

What Diane had on:

Face
Hydro Moisturizer with Vitamin C, Mario Badescu Skincare
Powder Creme Makeup Full Matte Coverage Tender Peach, Revlon
True Match Super Blendable Powder Warm, L’Oreal
Advanced Concealer 01 Matte Light, Clinique

Eyes
High Impact Eye Trio Foxy/Sugar Sugar, Clinique
Softstroke Powderliner Brown Suede, Revlon
Volum Express Brown Waterproof Mascara, Maybelline

Eyebrow
Brow Powder Duo 01 Natural Story, The Face Shop

Cheek
Blush in Super Orgasm, NARS
Glow Crazy Powder Highlighter 07 Platinum Glow, Clinique

Lip
Shell Coquillage, Mary Kay
Full Potential Lips Playful Plump, Clinique

As usual, I didn’t put on too heavy a makeup plus it looked toned down a notch or two on the photo.

Thanks, Diane for letting me do the makeover on you and for letting me feature you here in Beauty Bento Box!

P.S. This makeover took place last 08 November 2008 in Manila, Philippines.

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Eastern Experiments: Gel Liner Addiction

Sasha Manuel — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:43:52 +0000

Earlier, Sophie and I were having a chat on makeup. She was advocating the importance of effective and efficient coverage, benefits of mineral makeup, tips on how to use minerals, picking the right sort of foundation when I blurted out that I’m addicted to gel liners, particularly my MAC Fluidline. She agrees that it’s one of MAC’s that she can appreciate.

I’ve never been an expert on applying liquid or gel eye liners. But holding that glass pot in my hands gave me the courage to experiment and learn. I’ve been finding opportunities to wear it on my eyes ever since I bought it. I’m so hooked.

Ah, yes. Had dinner plans in Makati with friends so that means I get to put on the gel liner again. Yay!

What I used:

Face
Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Creme SPF 15, Elizabeth Arden
Intervene Makeup in Soft Sunbeige (liquid foundation), Elizabeth Arden
Tea Tree Oil Tube Concealer #02, The Body Shop
Flawless Finish Maximum Coverage Concealer (Fair 01), Elizabeth Arden
Bronze Beauty Color Intrigue Bronzing Powder Duo, Elizabeth Arden

Eyes
Vanilla, Hey & Howzat, MAC fafi
Olive shimmer, Care Line
Color Nuance in Gold shimmer (WH005), The Face Shop
Fluidline Eye-Liner Gel, MAC
Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil (Smoky Black 01), Elizabeth Arden
Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara, Elizabeth Arden

Eyebrow
Shimmer Waves, The Body Shop

Cheek
Cheek Colour, The Body Shop

Lips
Lip Colour Sheer in Sandrine (410), ARTISTRY

Right now, whenever I apply the gel liner, I often end up with a “winged” look as Sophie had christened it. Honestly, it’s the only way I know how to apply it so don’t go thinking that I did it on purpose. (This is your cue to jump in with tips on how to wear the gel liner, in case you failed to pick up the hint. LOL) As for the rest of the eye makeup, I’ve managed to discover some techniques as I experimented and others were just picked up along the way (with me bugging makeup artists and such, hehe). Never hurts to be more willing to learn more about something you know you’re not an expert of. You’ll never know but you could be walking with a made-up face that’s grossly done wrong. We wouldn’t really want to look like a clown now do we?

As you may have noticed, I spend most time on my eye makeup. I guess it’s one of the things about makeup that I really want to be good at. I’m still learning and I’m always happy whenever I get to try out something new esp when it turns out okay.

P.S. I toned the lipstick down by wiping some off. The shade’s naturally redder and darker. Will tell you more about it at a later post.

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TFS Eye Shadow, Black Label & Color Nuance

Sasha Manuel — Sat, 03 May 2008 04:01:17 +0000

When it comes to eye makeup, I’ve always preferred shimmer. I reckon I’ve been putting on eye makeup since 2000 — yea, a bit of a late bloomer this Sasha, hehe — and I’ve always loved shimmer. I have to admit that I’m more inclined to a very safe style, usually the more natural it looks, the better. But I still love putting on shimmer. I love shimmer.

Okay, enough about the shimmer. LOL.

Like previously mentioned on my Shimmer Liner Pencil post (there goes the shimmer word again! LMAO), I bought other stuff from The Face Shop, aka TFS, but all qualify under eye makeup. Hehe

Black Label Eye Shadow
#10 Urban Silver
The Face Shop

Concept
Its velvety finish and high pigmentation creates long-lasting, vivid color for eyes.
Formulated with Silicone Oil makes it smudge-free. (Source: The Face Shop)

Since I *was* in need of eye shadows, plus I had wanted to add more colours to my current selection (which consists of just packets of mineral makeup right now), I decided to own something that I can use for both daytime splendicity (borrowing the term) and some night escapades. Well, I was hoping to find eye shadows that will be suitable for clubbing and the like.

Silver is the safest bet. It’ll help bring some sparkle on my eyelids. Hehe.

And here’s the other TFS eye shadow.

Color Nuance
WH005
The Face Shop

Concept
Simple single shadow in trendy yet distinctive colors to make a statement of individuality. Easy to mix and match.

Description
It is formulated with silicon coated pigments to provide silky feel better color presentation. It also provides long-lasting color as using ultra long wear comfortable film. (Source: The Face Shop)

As for some glamour, I opted for a golden shimmer eye shadow. It will work well with accentuating brown, taupe and bronze eye makeup. I actually already tried this out earlier this week. But I’m planning to do a separate review on these eye shadows and quite possibly EOTD photos.

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Shimmer Liner Pencil in Golden Bronze, The Face Shop

Sasha Manuel — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:55:38 +0000

Image: thefaceshopen .com

Shimmer Liner Pencil
Golden Bronze
The Face Shop

Concept
Creamy and soft eye liner with a hint of shimmer for a trendy look. Versatile liner that can be used as a shadow.

Description
Waterproof Smudge-proof. Contains Vitamin E to prevent eye areas from getting dry. (Source: The Face Shop)

On a whim, I dropped by The Face Shop in Glorietta, Makati City the very same day when I shopped for my MAC fafi. Twas my first stop, actually. I had thought that I ought to give their makeup a try. Write up an Eastern Experiments post on them. But for now, I’ll just be sharing my initial impressions on the eyeliner.

One of the things I bought is the Shimmer Liner Pencil in Golden Bronze. I came across this liner a while back when J, wife of teh boyfriend’s cousin, and I got to talking about makeup. I found it very intriguing. I had wondered how it would look like on me. So, when I saw it that day, I decided to put it in the basket and bring it home so I can begin experimenting.

I like putting on eyeliners but this will be the first time I’ll be using something with shimmer. I always go for the conventional browns or taupes and occasionally, blacks.

Packaging is quaintly cute. Mixed feelings with the floral and uneven-tipped cap. I’ve casually tried using it a couple of times but before I transcribe my thoughts, I reckon I need to set my mind to “review-mode” it while I’m using it so I can note my observations effectively. Stay tuned for a full review and perhaps a EOTD photo. What do you think?

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