CNY makeup for my sis & mom ... and of coz myself too :p

YO ~~~~~~~~~~~ GONG XI FA CAI 

woke up early in the morning to do makeup for my mom and sis ... 
some pics for you all to see .. comments are welcomed :)

 

  

  

 

Raffles ...

YO! 

I am so so very excited now... LOL I know it sounds grammatically wrong but who cares :p

Hehehehehe I've just done a photoshoot (with a bunch of my course mates) for Raffles International College yesterday and it was a blast ... I can't wait to see the magazine on the makeup I did on 1 model and some designers :)

Am getting very excited too coz I'll be going for my first backstage makeup in March ....... WOW! 

Will post the pics once I've got them :)

Coastal Scents 78 Piece Makeup Palette

Highly pigmented shades , all shadows can also be applied wet for a deeper longer lasting effect. The compact case makes it easy for storing and traveling. It comes with a black, matte surface finish.

Palette Ingredients Net Weight 69.6g/2.45oz

Ingredients:
Talc, Mica, Mineral Oil, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lanolin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT. May contain: Mica and titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Violet, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Chrome Oxide Greens, Chrome Hydroxide Green, FD&C Red No.40 AlLake, FD&C Yellow No.5 Al Lake, FD&C blue No.1 Al Lake.

The case measures 9" x 6.5" closed,

Contents:
60 Eye shadows - from NEUTRAL TO VIBRANT COLORS
12 highlighting and liner shades
6 blushers
Mirrored Inside with 2 foam tip applicators

Retail Value $40+

GOOD FOR THOSE WHO WANTED TO EXPERIMENT ON COLORS AND LOVE BARGAINS :)

RETAILING @ USD 18.95 (excl shipping & taxes)

As you all know, taxes & shipping can easily cost more than the product itself and in this case USD51 is chargeable per ORDER to Malaysia!

BUT if you gals/guys are interested I can get it only at a fraction of that charges (depending on number of orders)*

Drop me a line if you're interested.

*final price to be advised as discounts will be given on bulk orders.

MAKEUP Brushes - MAC & The Body Shop

special request from BERNICE

Hi ALL,
I am going to recommend some of the makeup brushes from M.A.C. & The Body Shop (TBS) - which I've personally tried and own.


1. FOUNDATION
I would recommend MAC 187/190 depending on the coverage/look you're going after.
Both works almost similarly ie to blend the foundation so that it won't be blothcy on the skin and more hygienic compared to using your fingers.
The only difference is that MAC 187 will give you a more AIR BRUSH finish. Both work well with almost all sort of foundation be it Liquid, Compact or Cream.


MAC 187 & MAC 190 (left to right)


2. BLUSHER BRUSH
I personally prefer to use The Body Shop Face & Body Brush to apply Blusher simply because it is bigger and fluffier. You can also try MAC 129 but I am recommending The Body Shop because it is cheaper and good. I think it is retailing @ RM69.



3. LIP BRUSH
A compact lip brush for the handbag. Ultra-firm with tapered tip. Retracts into its own M·A·C-style casing. Applies any formula of lip colour.
Lip brush is a very good investment as lipstick will tend to stay longer and not easily smudge, by applying with it.
TIPS : If you want to have the EXACT COLOUR of the lipstick to appear on your lips, apply a layer of foundation on your lips before applying your lip color.
To have a luscious and kissable lips, always apply a layer of LIP CONDITIONER beneath your lipstick and MAC has a very good one (refer to the pic below).
I personally like the TINTED LIP CONDITIONER SPF 15 in Soothing Beige as I tend to have dry lips and pale at times. So a bit of colour will definitely help.


MAC 318 & MAC Lip Conditioner SPF 15 (left to right)


4. KABUKI/BUFFER BRUSH
I prefer to apply Loose/Setting Powder with a Kabuki Brush simply because I can buff the product in to really SET the foundation to avoid having touch up regularly.
Both MAC 182 and The Body Shop Nature's Minerals Foundation Brush are recommended (but of course TBS is more affordable)
This brush is also a very good brush to apply MINERAL POWDER as it will gives a flawless finish. You can also use it as a FINAL touchup on your make up. I usually buff the skin LIGHTLY after applying BRONZER & BLUSHER to soothe out any harsh edges and blend the color together to make it more natural.


MAC 182 & TBS Nature's Minerals Foundation Brush (left to right)

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, these brushes are definitely NOT cheap. So why not spending a little bit more to get a MAC BRUSH CLEANSER to keep the brush clean (for hygienic purpose, please clean them at least once a week) and last longer. (trust me, this is one good investment)

Most of MAC brushes are made of animal hairs so it is very important to use a proper cleanser to keep it disinfect and well moisturised (just like how you take care of your own hair).
As you know TBS is against animal testing so their brushes are all synthetic fibre, so you can opt to have the MAC cleanser (added luxury) or simply clean it with CLEANSING OIL or SOAP, but make sure to lay the brushes on FLAT surface to dry. DO NOT PUT THE BRUSHES VERTICALLY while they are still damp.

MAC Brush Cleanser

YOUTUBE - MAKE UP Tutorial

If you're a FAN of MAKEUP and a QUICK LEARNER, feel free to VISIT this youtube CHANNEL.

WAYNE is a superb Makeup Artist and he shares a lot of his secret makeup tips with the viewers and TRUST me you will LEARN A LOT from him.

Subscribe to his channel too for updates.

http://www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist

The gadget doesn't work so I'm posting the direct link instead. Have FUN!