Makeup101: My Everyday Makeup

I am a very simple girl who believes that less is more. So don't overdo your makeup..
Since makeup is supposed to enhance our features and not to change our faces.. :P

Make sure that your face is clean before applying makeup.
Tone and Moisturize, baby..**I use Clean and Clear Toner & Moisturizer or Olay.

These are the simple steps on how I do my Everyday Makeup/Natural Look
with some of the favorite makeup products I use:
Simple as 1-2-3...


01. Concealer - To cover my under-eye circles I use Maybelline Perfect Concealer using my fingertips.

02. Foundation - I dot my face with any of the following Tinted Moisturizers using a makeup sponge.
*MAC Tinted Moisturizer* Elizabeth Arden Sheer Lights Tinted Moisturizer* Nivea Teint Delight Gel Foundation /Nivea Tinted Moisturizer (not on the photo)* Maybelline Wonder Finish Makeup (Nude)*Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation* I super love tinted moisturizers.. I feel so pretty wearing them..:)

03. Pressed Powder - To give a beautiful finish and to keep my foundation stay longer I use Maybelline Clean Smooth Shine Free Face Powder.
04. Eyebrows - I use a brown powdered eyebrow shadow which I bought from the local drugstore using a handy flat angled eyebrow brush.



05. Eyeshadow - To shape, shadow and define my eyes for an impression that I want, I use Maybelline Eyestudio. Obviously, I overused the white shadow which I would frequently use as a highlight on my brows.

So for now, I am using this White Shadow Highlight for my brows. This is actually a Nose Shadow to give you an instant nose lift. I bought it from a Japanese store in Auckland for only 3NZ Dollar..lol. Sucker for cheap items, you bet..



06. Eyeliner - For a bigger and dramatic look, I use Rimmel London Black Brown Eye Pencil.



07. Mascara - I normally apply two thin coats of MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash after curling my eyelashes.


08. Blush On - I use MaxFactor Flawless Perfection Blush on the apple of my cheeks.



09. Bronzer - I love dabbing some MaxFactor Natural Minerals Bronzer for a touch of sunshine to make me look healthier and have that natural glow.



10. Lipstick & Gloss - Maybelline Water Shine Coverage #135 is suited on my skin tone so I like it a lot while Maybelline Superstay Gloss helps my lipstick not to melt easily.



12. Lip Liner - Avon Color Trend Neutral just matches the color of my favorite lipstick and defines my lips.

Result: SIMPLE AND CUTE:)

photo credit: Epfi Espinosa http://flickr.com/epfi

More to follow...:)

Hugs,
Nori

Wires On My Teeth

Last Saturday, I visited my dentist, for cleaning and some adjustment on my braces.
Two of my brackets were removed also so she had to fix it. Yes, I am guilty of chewing gums and eating popcorn... Those were the major culprits by the way.

I've known Dra. Carandang since I was a child, so I am very much comfortable sharing stories about life abroad,etc. That's why I always look forward to seeing her. Seeing her means a three-hour travel, though. That's the sad part..

I asked her when she could possibly remove my braces. As you know, I've been gone for 8 months for Qatar. She said, she still has to check the spaces of my teeth on my next check-up. But most probably, it would be removed in less than six months... Wow!!! I could not help but smile. Talks about being excited. And for that reason, I believe I will be obliged to stay in the country.

....In less than six months, I will be smiling with no wires on my teeth. :D

For those of you who are a little curious, I use these in taking care of my braces:

1. Oral-B Ortho Brush - As you know, it is difficult to clean around braces with standard toothbrushes. So this one is designed for braces because it features "V" shaped bristles to remove plaque around wires, braces, and teeth.

2. Oral-B Interdental Brush - It is used to clean plaque and food debris between your teeth. The brushes have small, bristled heads available in different widths to match the sizes of the gaps of your teeth.

3. Flossette - It's easier to use than any regualar dental floss. It conveniently removes the food and plaque toothbrushing can miss. (Any brand would do for flossettes..)


There you go....

Kisses,
Daintypinay