I remembered I took a video when I was playing makeup with my friend, Adeline. Finally I had the time to edit and upload it. Enjoy, people! xoxo
26 June 2015
24 June 2015
Spot The Difference aka My Skin Story
OMG.. I found an old photo of meself! I was so shocked when I saw this 😱😱😱.
Anyways... Before we examine the differences, let me state the points of similarity for the comparison photo below:
Anyways... Before we examine the differences, let me state the points of similarity for the comparison photo below:
- I am in both pictures :D
- Both pictures were taken while I was in a car
- I was wearing makeup in both pictures. Although the left one didn't look like it, I was wearing foundation and powder. On the right, I also had my eyes and lips done on top of my foundation and powder
- Both pictures are of high quality resolution - Left one taken by my Sony Cybershot, and right one with iPad (that's the camera I use for my daily #motd pictures anyways)
- I did not, in any way, edit or use filter on these photos. I simply cropped and stitched them together.
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| Can you spot the differences? I can :P |
Picture on the left was taken in 2008, while the one on the right was taken this year, about a couple months back. So there's a 7-year gap between those two. In 2008, that was when I just ended my year long makeup artistry course.
If you notice in the picture on the left, my eye areas looked like there's a hint of green.. I was covering a very bad burnt effect due to bad reaction to cosmetics that I put on my face for the makeup class. So I was trying to use makeup to cover up, and it definitely wasn't enough. The surface of my cheeks also looking rough from the scars despite the foundation that I had on. Eye bags? Well those look very apparent as well. Besides that, there are also scars on my forehead area, even though I attempted to cover them with my fringe.
Back then, I learned about skincare and makeup from my makeup academy. But to be honest, the skincare was just in theory,as they concentrated on the makeup a lot. I was also advised not to wear makeup on the days that I didn't have makeup class to 'save' my face. I didn't understand it back then. But now, looking back, it's as if that it was expected that wearing makeup will somehow have damaging effect on the skin. So true enough, by the end of my makeup course, my face was burnt. I have the picture, but I don't have the courage to share it yet. I went to dermatologist and had and skin prick test for all the things I put on my face. Apparently almost everything gave me allergic reaction, except for a couple of products. My skin is really really REALLY sensitive. My other classmates in the same course didn't have the same reaction I was having. That's how I found out. My dermatologist then consulted me with some medications (which I had to take for almost a year) and asked me to stop wearing makeup and the skincare that gave me the allergic reaction.
After that I just had to wash my face with really mild cleanser and use basic moisturizer with Vitamin E and sun block. Throughout this period, I didn't put makeup on my face at all, so imagine having to go to work with naked 'burnt' face. Not a confident booster for sure, I'm telling you. Everybody noticed and even asked if I was 'okay' cos I looked 'tired'. Yup, that was how bad it was.
My skin continues to be better but at a very slow pace. It took me a couple of years (yes, years..) to get the burnt areas to clear up. And after the makeup course I didn't really put on makeup on daily basis, just on special occasions and only on my clients' faces.
Then about a year ago, I learned about how to take care of skin from a friend, Waheeda. I was skeptical at first, not to mention was very cautious too, about putting on stuff on my skin since it's so super sensitive. But I tried anyways, since she comforted me, saying that we could stop at anytime if I had any reaction. So I went and tried on till the end. I was trying a new brand of foundation and so my friend shared with me the right way to care for our skin before testing the foundation on. I really appreciate her sharing and I absolutely LOVE the foundation (no joke!). Because of the foundation, I decided to sign up as a 'beauty consultant' with Mary Kay. Let me be frank to you, I always buy my makeup supply at a discount, regardless of brands. I really use my professional certificate to my advantage. So same with this instance :D. Signed up, and since I have discounts for the products, I bought my skincare as well because, why not? I have tried it and it didn't give me reactions. The starter kit that I first got came with an anti-aging range so I got another range for my personal use, which is milder for my skin - the Botanical Effects. After a month of using it, I notice my nose became smoother. The blackheads somehow melted away. I also found that my face became brighter. I was surprised for this as the range is not a 'whitening' range. It just showed that with the right regime, your skin will be as bright as it can and will be in its most optimum condition.
After 3 months, I graduated to the anti-aging range, the Timewise. You know, I thought my skin was already in its best condition with the previous range, but boy was I wrong. I COULD get better. I was so excited to see the changes, it motivated me to continue taking care of my skin.
The picture on the right hand side was taken a year after I started using Mary Kay skincare. My skin really got a lot better. AND...... nowadays I get to wear makeup almost everyday! Or whenever I feel like it - which I absolutely love. I don't need a lot of foundation, because the skin underneath is good, the makeup I need is just enough to even out the skin tone and to protect from the external elements. Sometimes, just a layer of CC Cream and I'm good to go. I get to play with colours everyday, I don't have to 'save face' because the makeup and skincare work together to improve my skin.
What's your skin story? I'd love to hear them :)
If you notice in the picture on the left, my eye areas looked like there's a hint of green.. I was covering a very bad burnt effect due to bad reaction to cosmetics that I put on my face for the makeup class. So I was trying to use makeup to cover up, and it definitely wasn't enough. The surface of my cheeks also looking rough from the scars despite the foundation that I had on. Eye bags? Well those look very apparent as well. Besides that, there are also scars on my forehead area, even though I attempted to cover them with my fringe.
Back then, I learned about skincare and makeup from my makeup academy. But to be honest, the skincare was just in theory,as they concentrated on the makeup a lot. I was also advised not to wear makeup on the days that I didn't have makeup class to 'save' my face. I didn't understand it back then. But now, looking back, it's as if that it was expected that wearing makeup will somehow have damaging effect on the skin. So true enough, by the end of my makeup course, my face was burnt. I have the picture, but I don't have the courage to share it yet. I went to dermatologist and had and skin prick test for all the things I put on my face. Apparently almost everything gave me allergic reaction, except for a couple of products. My skin is really really REALLY sensitive. My other classmates in the same course didn't have the same reaction I was having. That's how I found out. My dermatologist then consulted me with some medications (which I had to take for almost a year) and asked me to stop wearing makeup and the skincare that gave me the allergic reaction.
After that I just had to wash my face with really mild cleanser and use basic moisturizer with Vitamin E and sun block. Throughout this period, I didn't put makeup on my face at all, so imagine having to go to work with naked 'burnt' face. Not a confident booster for sure, I'm telling you. Everybody noticed and even asked if I was 'okay' cos I looked 'tired'. Yup, that was how bad it was.
My skin continues to be better but at a very slow pace. It took me a couple of years (yes, years..) to get the burnt areas to clear up. And after the makeup course I didn't really put on makeup on daily basis, just on special occasions and only on my clients' faces.
Then about a year ago, I learned about how to take care of skin from a friend, Waheeda. I was skeptical at first, not to mention was very cautious too, about putting on stuff on my skin since it's so super sensitive. But I tried anyways, since she comforted me, saying that we could stop at anytime if I had any reaction. So I went and tried on till the end. I was trying a new brand of foundation and so my friend shared with me the right way to care for our skin before testing the foundation on. I really appreciate her sharing and I absolutely LOVE the foundation (no joke!). Because of the foundation, I decided to sign up as a 'beauty consultant' with Mary Kay. Let me be frank to you, I always buy my makeup supply at a discount, regardless of brands. I really use my professional certificate to my advantage. So same with this instance :D. Signed up, and since I have discounts for the products, I bought my skincare as well because, why not? I have tried it and it didn't give me reactions. The starter kit that I first got came with an anti-aging range so I got another range for my personal use, which is milder for my skin - the Botanical Effects. After a month of using it, I notice my nose became smoother. The blackheads somehow melted away. I also found that my face became brighter. I was surprised for this as the range is not a 'whitening' range. It just showed that with the right regime, your skin will be as bright as it can and will be in its most optimum condition.
After 3 months, I graduated to the anti-aging range, the Timewise. You know, I thought my skin was already in its best condition with the previous range, but boy was I wrong. I COULD get better. I was so excited to see the changes, it motivated me to continue taking care of my skin.
The picture on the right hand side was taken a year after I started using Mary Kay skincare. My skin really got a lot better. AND...... nowadays I get to wear makeup almost everyday! Or whenever I feel like it - which I absolutely love. I don't need a lot of foundation, because the skin underneath is good, the makeup I need is just enough to even out the skin tone and to protect from the external elements. Sometimes, just a layer of CC Cream and I'm good to go. I get to play with colours everyday, I don't have to 'save face' because the makeup and skincare work together to improve my skin.
What's your skin story? I'd love to hear them :)
22 June 2015
Bengkel Tatarias Raya 2015
What is that? (Klik di sini untuk versi Bahasa Melayu)
In a nutshell, it is a Raya-themed grooming workshop. In the class we will cover the makeup and its preparation prior to it, hijab styling, and hair styling (for those who are not wearing hijab).
This workshop is organized by The Durrah Gallery at its new home boutique in Shah Alam. The workshop is going to be held on every Saturday and Sunday during this Ramadhan from 10am to 2pm. So every class will have the same content, you just have to pick any of the following dates that suits your availability.
June: 27th, and 28th
July: 4th, 5th, 11th, and12th
Once you have chosen a date, you just need to register and pay the deposit to Ranimah at her mobile 012 - 303 5510. She will advise you with further details.
So what is being covered in the workshop?
We will have skincare, makeup, hijab styling and hairstyling.
Skincare
In a nutshell, it is a Raya-themed grooming workshop. In the class we will cover the makeup and its preparation prior to it, hijab styling, and hair styling (for those who are not wearing hijab).
This workshop is organized by The Durrah Gallery at its new home boutique in Shah Alam. The workshop is going to be held on every Saturday and Sunday during this Ramadhan from 10am to 2pm. So every class will have the same content, you just have to pick any of the following dates that suits your availability.
June: 27th, and 28th
July: 4th, 5th, 11th, and12th
Once you have chosen a date, you just need to register and pay the deposit to Ranimah at her mobile 012 - 303 5510. She will advise you with further details.
So what is being covered in the workshop?
We will have skincare, makeup, hijab styling and hairstyling.
Skincare
- Analysing the skin type
- Daily skincare routine
- Matching and applying base/ foundation
- Contouring and highlighting technique
- Matching and application technique for eyes, cheeks and lips
- Shaping eyebrows.
- Funky and elegant styling for oblong (regular and big) and half-moon shawl
- Styling with/ without brooch
- Accessorizing.
Hair Styling
- Basic tools - comb, brush, pins, etc.
- Hot tools - hair dryer, straightener, curling iron
- Simple and easy updo.
How much does the workshop cost?
The workshop fee is RM300 (inclusive of RM100 deposit) per person. However you'll be getting absolutely more than that!
- Skincare and makeup workshop by yours truly! Normally my personal makeup class fee is RM350!
- Hijab styling workshop by The Durrah Gallery or hair styling workshop by again, yours truly, should you not wear hijab
- Not one but TWO pairs of Elise eyelashes
- A beaded half-moon chiffon shawl (You can choose your colour! And of course, based on the stock availability)
- Cosmetics voucher worth RM200 (Yup, so that you can buy the makeup you need for this festive season!).
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| These are going to be part of your goodie bag! EXCITED!! |
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| This was me when I was visiting the venue. You can tell that I was crazy over the shawls, can't you? |
So, what are you waiting for? Check your date book, and call Ranimah at 012 -303 5510 to book your seat. The place can't accommodate many people at a time, so each session is going to be very private and intimate group heheheh... That also means that you have to call now to save your spot. You can also check out the FB event page here.
I hope to see you there soon!
Kisses.
08 June 2015
"I don't wear makeup". Or do you?
I have done a lot of faces for the past 8 years.
And you know, while doing my clients' faces, we always make small talk. You see, one of the questions I'd always ask them is, "So, do you wear makeup a lot?"
Now, you need to understand the difference between "So, do you wear makeup a lot?" and "So, do you wear a lot of makeup?".
Both sounded almost alike, but they have different meaning. The former is emphasizing on the frequency of the makeup application and the latter more on how much makeup you put on your face. So, most of the time, my clients would tell me they don't wear makeup. To which I would further investigate, normally, by asking "Not even face powder?"
Now, here's where they normally say, "Yes, I actually do wear compact powder and lipstick."
Those are makeup, actually.
You see, a lot of ladies assume that makeup means full on makeup, you know, foundation, powder, eyeshadows, eyeliner, mascara, blusher, lipstick and gloss. Actually, makeup is whatever you put on your face after moisturizer. So the moment you're covering or altering or enhancing your skin colour in some way after putting on your moisturizer, it's considered makeup. Even tinted moisturizer is considered makeup since it alters the overall skin tone even though it's minimal. So now you know. You do wear makeup. Just not a lot of makeup.
So there. I do wear makeup A LOT. Hehehe. Here's a few examples of myself wearing makeup, some a lot, some not.
And you know, while doing my clients' faces, we always make small talk. You see, one of the questions I'd always ask them is, "So, do you wear makeup a lot?"
Now, you need to understand the difference between "So, do you wear makeup a lot?" and "So, do you wear a lot of makeup?".
Both sounded almost alike, but they have different meaning. The former is emphasizing on the frequency of the makeup application and the latter more on how much makeup you put on your face. So, most of the time, my clients would tell me they don't wear makeup. To which I would further investigate, normally, by asking "Not even face powder?"
Now, here's where they normally say, "Yes, I actually do wear compact powder and lipstick."
Those are makeup, actually.
You see, a lot of ladies assume that makeup means full on makeup, you know, foundation, powder, eyeshadows, eyeliner, mascara, blusher, lipstick and gloss. Actually, makeup is whatever you put on your face after moisturizer. So the moment you're covering or altering or enhancing your skin colour in some way after putting on your moisturizer, it's considered makeup. Even tinted moisturizer is considered makeup since it alters the overall skin tone even though it's minimal. So now you know. You do wear makeup. Just not a lot of makeup.
So there. I do wear makeup A LOT. Hehehe. Here's a few examples of myself wearing makeup, some a lot, some not.
So, do you wear makeup a lot?
01 June 2015
NPU: Endless Performance Creme-to-Powder Foundation, Eyeliner andLiquid Eyeliner Pen by Mary Kay
I had the chance to try out the newly launched products by Mary Kay a few days before it was available to everyone and I was sooooo excited!
They are launching new, staple products for their regular line and that means, it's going to be available all year round starting this month. When I said staple, I mean products that you can use everyday. These are the things you might want to invest it for great daily looks.
A lot of my close friends know how I swear by the Mary Kay Timewise Matte-wear Liquid Foundation, as it gives me just enough coverage and I absolutely love the consistency. Now I'm even more excited as I got to try the new Endless Performance Creme-to -Powder foundation. It is a cream foundation in a 10-gram pan that you apply with sponge (I love wet sponge) to give you full coverage. It comes in five shades; Ivory 1, Ivory 2, Beige 1, Beige 2 and Bronze 1.
Just like the liquid foundation, this cream foundation smooth over your skin so easily and it gives more coverage that I'm used to when I was using the liquid foundation. The coverage is full, and it glides over my skin so easy. I can choose to set it it with powder for more matte finish or leave it for more dewy finish. I haven't tried it on dry skin, but since I have combination skin, it sets more dewy for me. What I like about it, is that it feels very light on my face. I'm giving this two thumbs up!! I actually tried it on my face, but I forgot to take pictures before I washed it off! Arrghhh!!!
Mary Kay's Eyeliner is the eyeliner that I reach out and wear everyday. So you have to understand my excitement when I know they are relaunching the range with new formula and more colours! I'm most excited with this range compared to the other products launched this month.. Hehehe.. So, they have new colours with this range; MK Deep Brown, MK Dark Denim, MK Steely, MK Turquoise and MK Black. It comes in a retractable pencil, just like the previous formula.
I LOVE this eyeliner!! The colour is more pigmented, and creamy when I put it on. And it really stays on. I mean, really, stays ON! Talk about long-lasting. I was having some allergic reaction on my lids for few weeks now (that explains why the lack of #motd posts on my Instagram). So I tried on my eyes and really used the eye makeup remover to take it off. I even swatched in on my forearms and I didn't remove it immediately. Six hours later, I tried washing and rubbing it off with water. And It wouldn't come off, literally wouldn't budge! So I know it's water and smudge proof! Wooho!! Love this! Two thumbs up!
Last product I tried was the Liquid Eyeliner Pen. It comes in only one colour, black, in a pen with felt tip. The felt tip really helped with the application if you're just trying out eyeliner as part of your daily routine. The sharp end surely helps with the cat eyes or glamour liner precision. However, what I didn't like about it was that, it is not waterproof and it doesn't finish off as really matte. You can easily wash it off with water. So, if you're a fan of pen eyeliner, you might want to set it with your eye shadow or you can use it to get the shape of the eyeliner on your lids, then follow through with a gel liner if you want to make it last longer. Because I know it's sometimes easier to use this pen first to get the shape as opposed to using gel liner on a brush, especially for newbies. One BIG pros to having a non-waterproof eyeliner? Obviously, it's wudhu' friendly!!
I haven't got a chance to create looks using these products yet, but do follow my Instagram as I'll be updating more looks there! Till next post, kisses!
P/S: Please Whatsapp me for appointments to try out any of these products!
They are launching new, staple products for their regular line and that means, it's going to be available all year round starting this month. When I said staple, I mean products that you can use everyday. These are the things you might want to invest it for great daily looks.
A lot of my close friends know how I swear by the Mary Kay Timewise Matte-wear Liquid Foundation, as it gives me just enough coverage and I absolutely love the consistency. Now I'm even more excited as I got to try the new Endless Performance Creme-to -Powder foundation. It is a cream foundation in a 10-gram pan that you apply with sponge (I love wet sponge) to give you full coverage. It comes in five shades; Ivory 1, Ivory 2, Beige 1, Beige 2 and Bronze 1.
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| Endless Performance Creme-to-Powder Foundations |
Just like the liquid foundation, this cream foundation smooth over your skin so easily and it gives more coverage that I'm used to when I was using the liquid foundation. The coverage is full, and it glides over my skin so easy. I can choose to set it it with powder for more matte finish or leave it for more dewy finish. I haven't tried it on dry skin, but since I have combination skin, it sets more dewy for me. What I like about it, is that it feels very light on my face. I'm giving this two thumbs up!! I actually tried it on my face, but I forgot to take pictures before I washed it off! Arrghhh!!!
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| What the foundations look like inside. |
Mary Kay's Eyeliner is the eyeliner that I reach out and wear everyday. So you have to understand my excitement when I know they are relaunching the range with new formula and more colours! I'm most excited with this range compared to the other products launched this month.. Hehehe.. So, they have new colours with this range; MK Deep Brown, MK Dark Denim, MK Steely, MK Turquoise and MK Black. It comes in a retractable pencil, just like the previous formula.
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| Retractable Mary Kay Eyeliners |
I LOVE this eyeliner!! The colour is more pigmented, and creamy when I put it on. And it really stays on. I mean, really, stays ON! Talk about long-lasting. I was having some allergic reaction on my lids for few weeks now (that explains why the lack of #motd posts on my Instagram). So I tried on my eyes and really used the eye makeup remover to take it off. I even swatched in on my forearms and I didn't remove it immediately. Six hours later, I tried washing and rubbing it off with water. And It wouldn't come off, literally wouldn't budge! So I know it's water and smudge proof! Wooho!! Love this! Two thumbs up!
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| The retractable eyeliners swatches after 6 hours! It wouldn't budge! |
Last product I tried was the Liquid Eyeliner Pen. It comes in only one colour, black, in a pen with felt tip. The felt tip really helped with the application if you're just trying out eyeliner as part of your daily routine. The sharp end surely helps with the cat eyes or glamour liner precision. However, what I didn't like about it was that, it is not waterproof and it doesn't finish off as really matte. You can easily wash it off with water. So, if you're a fan of pen eyeliner, you might want to set it with your eye shadow or you can use it to get the shape of the eyeliner on your lids, then follow through with a gel liner if you want to make it last longer. Because I know it's sometimes easier to use this pen first to get the shape as opposed to using gel liner on a brush, especially for newbies. One BIG pros to having a non-waterproof eyeliner? Obviously, it's wudhu' friendly!!
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| Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner Pen |
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| Swatches of the retractable eyeliners and the liquid eyeliner pen |
I haven't got a chance to create looks using these products yet, but do follow my Instagram as I'll be updating more looks there! Till next post, kisses!
P/S: Please Whatsapp me for appointments to try out any of these products!
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