Review: Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation

Hey Everyone!

I've always said to myself that when I start a beauty blog I'd do tons of product reviews but going through my posts all I post about are my hauls and gigs. 

I decided to start with my personal HOLY GRAIL foundation called Silk Creme Foundation from Laura Mercier. 

Growing up I had really oily skin so I was super prone to acne I also have sensitive skin so I react HORRIBLY to certain products/ingredients. Through trial and error I found a skin care routine which controlled my oilyness and acne. So nowadays I only get acne during that time of the month or when I don't get 8 hours of sleep. 

My skin today is the worst it has been for a long long time due to the following. 1) I just had my period 2) I've been getting less than 8 hours of sleep and 3) I'm super stressed with work! Because of the disgusting state of my skin I decided that today was the PERFECT day to show you all how AWESOME this foundation is.

SO ARE YOU READY TO SEE ME SANS FARDS?! :))))) 

Makeovers: Now & Forever Bridal Fair - Part 2

Makeovers: Now & Forever Bridal Fair - Part 1

Jennifer M.

Model: Jennifer Martinez

Jeave Gabiana Photography

HD Makeup Studio

Airbrush Makeup by Pauline Ylaya

Zarah - 2.11.12

Last Saturday I went to the University of the East with my best friend Zarah to do her makeup for her yearbook photos. 

I did two looks on her the first one was for her toga and corporate photos (which I forgot to take a picture of) and the second one for her creative shot. 

The peg for her creative shot was an almost frostbitten Russian person. Haha! 

More photos after the jump! Enjoy!

Rachel M.

Model: Rachel Anne Miguel

Photographer: Jeave Gabiana

HD Makeup Studio

Airbrush Makeup by Pauline Ylaya

Maquillage Professionel Graduation :)

After 13 days of intensive lessons and hands on exercises I finally got my Certificate! :) I feel so blessed to have started 2012 doing what I love and what I'm passionate about! We started on January 2 and ended on January 18. 

Maquillage Professionel Day 13: Practice Any Look

For our last day we had the chance to practice any look we wanted so I decided to do a late afternoon/night bridal look. 

Maquillage Professionel Day 9: Bridal Makeup (Day)

I looooooove doing bridal makeup!! The key is to enhance the client’s features without changing their faces! 

I want to thank Karen for being my model today even if it’s her birthday! I had a good time. I just really need to practice doing eyebrows freehand!!! HAHA.

Maquillage Professionel Day 7: Makeup for Black & White Photography

For my 7th day, we had to do a look for black and white photography. We had to make a really dark eye look, super contoured face and a nude lip. My model today was Ms. Reena, my cousin’s boss. It was pretty challenging because she had hooded and droopy eyes. I honestly think I did pretty well. :) 

Maquillage Professionel Day 6: Smokey Eyes

I've been trying to do the perfect smokey eye on myself for the longest time and during Day 6 of my classes at Maquillage Professionel I finally figured out what I was doing wrong! 

I wasn't blending according to my eye shape! Our lesson back in Day 3 was really helpful in determining what type of smokey eye you have to choose. I'll do a separate post on the proper smokey eye soon. 

Maquillage Professionel Day 5: Maquillage du Soir/Night Makeup

On our 5th day of class we had to do Maquillage du Soir or Night makeup. This look did not mean we had to choose dark colors and make them smokey. It was about choosing vibrant colors which stand out in the dark.