L'oreal's Newest Collection : Miss Candy

I just received four brand new lipsticks from L'oreal's newest collection, Miss Candy! 

I'm going to review all four of them in this post: Miss Strawberry, Miss Marshmallow, Miss Orange and Miss Raspberry. :) These lipsticks are so perfect for everyday, because they're really light on your lips. It's just like wearing lip balm.

 I love them because they smell SO good -- like candy (obviously....haha) Plus, their colors are really pastel bright! Really young and refreshing compared to the usual colors we have available in the market.

(From L-R: Miss Marshmallow, Miss Raspberry, Miss Orange and Miss Strawberry)

All of them are subtle in color, having a lip gloss-feel to them which makes it perfect for those days you just want to have a hint of color on your lips. :)

Miss Marshmallow

Miss Raspberry

Miss Orange

Miss Strawberry

My personal favorite is Miss Marshmallow, because it's semi-nude/pink and wearable for both day and night.

Watch out for these lipsticks this August! :D Can't wait for all of you to try them! :D Make sure to visit your nearest L'oreal Paris counter!

I'll be doing make overs in the L'oreal Counter in Robinsons Galleria (August 31). Please do visit for a FREE makeover! :D

HOW TO: Groom Your Brows

The part of your face that you can change the most dramatically is your eyebrows. You can have them thick, thin, dyed, etc. When shaped correctly, it can make your eyes brighter than they naturally are. It also makes you look more feminine. No matter how beautiful your make up is, messy eyebrows will just throw everything off. That's why it's important to wax or thread to keep your brows neat.

If you have no idea how to shape them, it's best to have a professional do it in the salon. I recently had mine done in Piandre in Eastwood by Ms. Au, and I was really impressed. I've always had a difficult time with my own brows because my arch is non-existent. I don't recommend plucking, since I found out recently that it makes your skin sag with all the repetitive pulling :(

My un-filled brows. 

How to Shape: Using a pencil, find your eyebrow shape with the guide below:

A - The  beginning of the eyebrow should begin above the inner corner of your eye

B - The end of your eyebrow

C - Where your arch should be

When you've achieved your desired shape, it's time to fill them in:

Option One : EYEBROW PENCIL

Using light and feathery strokes, fill in your eyebrows with a light brown/dark brown pencil (Never use BLACK). I usually start at the top of the brow, then the bottom, and connect it to the tail. Brush it lightly with an eyebrow brush to soften any hard edges. Personally and professionally, I love the L'oreal  Super Liner for Eyebrows in Light Brown.

Option Two : Brush + Brown Matte Powder (eyeshadow will do)

Using an angled brush, fill in your brows lightly with the brown shadow. Make sure it has NO GLITTER OR SHINE of any sort. Matte shadows like CORK and ESPRESSO from M.A.C are what I use for my clients. We want our brows to look naturally full!

Here's after filling out my brows: (I don't define it too much especially for everyday because it makes me look too overdone)

WHAT GOES ON IN MY MAKE UP CLASS

As a make up artist, I think I have learned to appreciate what a little lip gloss or blush here and there can do to a person's confidence. I honestly think that when a person feels good about herself inside and out, she's able to interact with others better and more effectively. That's why I decided to teach make up, because I believe that it's truly something we should take advantage of. :)

I've had two batches of students so far, and it has been a really wonderful experience for me. I guess I've retained my passion for teaching (Preschool was entirely different though), I still get kilig when I know I helped someone learn something new. Even if it was just to apply concealer correctly.

My class usually lasts for 4 hours which includes the lesson, the demo, and the guided self-application. I offer it to all ages and I usually have it on the weekends to groups of four or more.

Here are some of the lessons that I teach:

• Skin Care
• Foundation
• Concealing
• Shaping and Grooming your eyebrows
• How to Apply Eye Make Up for your unique eyeshape
• Eyeliner and Mascara
• Applying blush and lipstick
• Contouring
• Which colors of blush or lipstick should you apply?
• Day Make Up/10-minute make up for everyday
• Night Make Up
• Make up tricks and secrets

If you're interested to be part of my class, please send me an email at garcia.gex@gmail.com :)

DIY : Transferring your MAC Eyeshadow to the Palette

My make up kit was getting a little too crowded, and I decided that I had to save as much space as I could. I have to admit, I'm not as young as I used to be and carrying my make up kit is taking its toll on my back (haha)

I figured that I could transfer my MAC eyeshadows to the palette, because they come in individual packaging and it was just taking up too much space. With the help of Youtube and other blogs, I found the easiest way to do it.

What you need:

• A sharp object (I used a safety pin)
• A plastic knife
• A straightening iron
• The MAC Palette

Step One
Use the safety pin to pop the top of the eyeshadow from the case. It should just easily pop out.

Step Two

Place the eyeshadow on the straightening iron for about 20-30 seconds for the glue to loosen up. (BE CAREFUL, ITS REALLY HOT.)

Step Three

Using your plastic knife or even a ballpen, slowly push the back of the eyeshadow.Avoid touching it with your fingers because it's EXTREMELY HOT. (Of course, with my clumsiness, I burnt myself twice while doing this. Haha)

Yay!

Step Four

Heat the case of the eyeshadow as well, to loosen the sticker label. We'll be sticking this behind the eyeshadow, so that it's easy to check which shade it is.

It easily comes off after heating it in the iron. 

Step Five 

Put it on the palette! :) We're finished! 

What to do with the empty cases? Hmm.