Beauty Look - Rouge Noir

Face: Rimmel's Lasting Finish (100 & 202)

Lips: Homegirl - Kat Von D

Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 2 Pallette

Mascara: Rimmel's 1-2-3 Looks

Review - Rimmel's Lasting Finish - 25 Hour Foundation

I have recently become a fan of liquid foundations and can't stop experimenting with 'em. I previously used to use stick foundation on my clients (that's what is prevalent here and I do use it on clients who need extra coverage) but many of my clients did not need alot of coverage. So as per my make-up philosophy "less is more" I'm on a hunt to find best possible solution for my different clients with different skin needs to give them natural and comfortable base that they'd love me for.

I have recently added Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 hour foundation to my vanity. Starting with 3 shades:

These can cover fair to tan skin tone after I mix and match and will work on most of my clients but you can never have enough. All 3 have yellow undertones which is again Okay for Asian skin but this line offer foundations with pink undertone as well so you have a good variety to choose from. 

Review: It gives medium coverage and I have to use concealer on problem areas to get a flawless base. It's great for normal to combination skin with its semi-matte finish but I wouldn't recommend it to people who have oily or dry skin. It is a longwear foundation as it says; wouldn't melt away and is light weight.

My lip shade pick for 2013 - Addicted!

Im obsessed with this lipstick shade and the best part.. it goes with almost any color you're wearing! Only when wearing during the daytime I lighten it a bit by pressing a tissue paper in between my lips.

Lasting Finish Lipstick-Kate Moss Collection 109

Review: Lasts longer as it promises and gives a nice finish BUT becomes quite dry after a while.

MAC- Sounds Like Noise (Hayley Williams)

Review: Very hydrating; creamier than other MAC lipsticks.

Color Studio - Color Rush Lipstick - Tease Me

 

Review: Rich color and matte finish BUT the color bleeds (smudges) after some time.

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Nail Color Trend 2013 - My 5 picks

Oxblood/Mulberry

 

Mossy

 

Orange/Mandarin/Tangerine

 

Hot Pink/Fuschia

Neutrals/Nudes

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Get great lashes.. Naturally! Tried & Tested

I have been considering lash extensions and lash perming for a while but couldn't get myself to all the chemical treatment. Then I discovered mother nature's beauty fix - Castor Oil. It works like magic! 

I am a little impatient and I need to see the result in days; so take my words for it. With in less than 2 weeks my lashes were thicker, healthier and longer! For my ease, I stored Castor oil (plain Castor oil) in an empty mascara container:

Apply it to your lashes before you go to bed as part of your nightly beauty regimen and let it work over the night. 

You'd see the results for yourself. And when you do, don't forget to share it with me ;) at https://www.facebook.com/sakt88

Back to Basics! - Part 2

The first step to finding the right foundation is to determine which formula suits you the best. For oily/combination skin, opt for oil-free liquid foundation and for dry skin go for a cream foundation. Note that cream foundations or stick foundations (TV paint stick) provide thicker and heavier coverage comparatively.

To choose the right color, apply the foundation on your jawline and blend it. Choose the color that is similar to your original skin tone or just half a shade lighter. The natural the better!

If you're doing it for the first time, it's better to apply three different shades at once and choose the one that's closest to your skin tone.

For oily skin, the foundation sometimes tend to turn a little darker so wait for a minute or 2 before you make the final purchase. In my post earlier, I suggested to own a variety of foundations for different occasions. For example, on a weekend day-out choose a light tinted formula with SPF to avoid looking overdone whereas for an evening-out you can use a foundation that gives a little heavy coverage.

To get a perfect base do NOT forget to prep & prime! prepping means cleaning and moisturizing your face; it gives a more smoother application and prevents pore clogging. Primer makes your foundation last longer, appear flawless, minimises pores and reduce oil and shine.

My fav primer picks would be:

• All Mat by Make-up Forever
• Primed & Poreless Pure Oil-Free by Too Faced

Back to Basics! - Part 1

Ahh the dilemma of life! finding the right foundation that wouldn't melt away, turn grey, appear flaky, or make you look like a ghost in pictures. Well, let me be your saviour. Fortunately, we live in a time where we can pick a foundation to suit our skin type and tone from a wide array of products available. I'd advise to not rely on one foundation for all your beauty needs. Here's what I prefer:

Daytime/Everyday wear:

It's daytime and you want to look fresh and natural not a wax figure. If your skin isn't very troublesome or do not need much coverage BB creams are a best choice for you. God bless the inventor! Perfect for daily use; whether you're out working or going brunchin' and/or lunchin'. It includes foundation, moisturiser & SPF! What more could you have asked for?

For oily skin, pick the oil-free formula. I like:

For normal to dry skin:

 

For dark skin:

 



Its advisable to re-apply your BB cream if your out for more than 4 hours. Its not an all-day option.

Too much information? Let's take a break... about full coverage foundations please read Back to Basics! -Part 2...