MUT: Wide Awake

Hi Everyone!

I'm finally on the last push before my sembreak starts!! It's been a hectic week that's why I haven't been able to upload any makeup for today looks :( I didn't feel like putting on makeup that much since I was so stressed.. 

Anyway, I thought this look would be perfect for this specific circumstance that a lot of students and hard working ladies experience: GETTING NO SLEEP. I'm sure a lot of you can relate. Well, I've been having a lot of sleepless nights lately and I needed something that'll make my eyes look brighter because sometimes, concealer just isn't enough. 

One trick to awaken those tired eyes: White eyeliner. 

Products Used

On the FACE: 

- Olay Total Effects Day Cream

- ETUDE Aloha Face Primer

- MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW 25

- MOTIVES Dual Perfecting Powder in Neutral
- ELLANA Mineral Powder Blush in Obsession

- NYX Mosaic Powder in Highlighter (used along the cheek bones)

On the EYES: 

- MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

- MOTIVES Essential Brow kit 

(brow powder in dark brown used as eye shadow along the crease)

- Maybelline One by One Volume Express Mascara in Brownish Black

- The Face Shop Eye line pencil in White

(lower waterline) 

On the LIPS:

- MOTIVES Rich Formula Lipstick in Natural 

So if you want an instant I've-had-8hours-of-sleep look but really only had 3 hours, white eyeliner is your best bet. It instantly brightens up your eyes and face :)

Hope you had a good one!
stay Gorgeous ;) 

MUT: Baby Blue Eyes

Today was a bit gloomy so I decided to add a bit of color to my makeup to brighten up my day :)

Products Used 

For the FACE :

- OLAY Total Effects Day Cream 

- MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW 25

- MOTIVES Dual Perfection Powder in Neutral

- The Body Shop Bush in Golden Pink

For the EYES:

- MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

- Wet n' Wild Kohl Eyeliner in #659 

- Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Waterproof Mascara in Glam Black

For the LIPS:

- MAC Lipstick in Kinda Sexy

Here's a twist to the classic black eyeliner. If you want to add a pop of color to your usual makeup look, why not use an eyeliner in a fun and unexpected color ? :> I used a blue eyeliner because it brings out the brown in my eyes. 

I just recently tried the Olay Total Effect Day Cream since my mom started using it. My skin has been on a dry spell lately and my mom suggested that I try this product. It's so thick and creamy that you only need a tiny amount for your entire face. So far, I'm really liking it :) And so what if it's supposed to be for mature women? Prevention is always better than the cure, right? :p 

Unfortunately, Aaron forgot to bring his camera today :( So I just took these pics thats why they aren't as good as the photo from the last post :p 

Thumbs up or down for this look? :) 

Hope you had a good one! Stay gorgeous ;) 

Tamara x

MUT: Makeup for Today

Hi Everyone!

I came up with this genius idea last week and I'm just so excited for it :D Okay, so I thought of doing this new segment in my blog called "MUT: Makeup for Today" and it will feature makeup looks with a little more spice into them but are still appropriate for school/work. sounds fun, right? :>
I'm hoping to make this a daily thing, but if not, at least 3 times a week. 

I teamed up with the very talented Aaron Articulo to take my photos for the MUT segment.

Please check out his blog at: http://dailysmidgens.tumblr.com/

THANK YOU SO MUCH AARON :D

So let's get started! :D Last friday, I did this look for school and its very simple and fresh. 

Products Used

 For the FACE: 

-ETUDE Aloha Face Primer

- MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW25

-MAC Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder

- The Body Shop Matte & Shimmer Cheek Color in Pink

- MAC Fix+

For the Eyes:

- MAC Paint pot in Painterly

- Maybelline One by One Volume Express Waterproof Mascara in Blackest Black

- Motives Brow Wax (from the brow kit)

For the Lips:

- Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Twilight

Now I know you might be thinking "That's a lot of products!" But trust me, it'll only take you 5-10 mins to finish this look. And its all worth it! :) Plus, you aren't in any way required to follow this routine entirely. You can edit it and make it fit your own style and preference :) 

Living in the Philippines, the number one enemy of makeup is the humidity! A few hours out the door and your makeup might have already melted from the heat. The key to lasting makeup: PRIMERS. That's why I started this look with the ETUDE Aloha Face Primer. It's a very refreshing and light primer that'll make your makeup last through out the day. I also used MAC paint pot on the eyes (can also act as a primer before eye shadow application) because I absolutely hate it when I apply concealer on my top lid and it starts to CREASE after a while. Don't you hate that? But this baby stays put all day long, I love it! 

You may have noticed that I didn't use a foundation. This is because I don't like that heavy feeling of having TOO many products on my face, specially when I'm in school. That's why I just opt to use a loose powder. But if you want a little more coverage, you can use a tinted moisturizer. Acts like a foundation without the heavy feeling of a regular foundation. 

I absolutely LOVE Revlon's Just Bitten Lip Stain in Twilight. I discovered this through my friend Liz who uses this all the time. Not only is the color perfection, but it stays on your lips foreverrrr haha! Seriously, it's very long lasting, not a lot of touch-ups required. Perfect for the on-the-go girl who's too busy that she doesn't even have time to do touch-ups. 

PHEW was that a long post or what? =P I hope it was helpful though! 

If you have any makeup look requests, please just leave a  comment below or send me an email! I'd love to hear from you :) 

Hope everyone had a blessed Sunday! Stay gorgeous ;) 

Tamara x