Lullabies and Lippies

1. Blend a light-to-medium coverage foundation or BB cream on to your face; set with powder as needed.
2. Shape your brows and fill them in naturally with your brow product of choice (Tip: Go with a brow pencil for a more natural look. Your brow pencil should 1-2 shades lighter than your hair color)
3. Curl your lashes and apply a coat or two of your favorite mascara (Tip: A waterproof formula holds up a curl better while ensuring a smudge-proof, worry-free wear)
4. Swipe on a peachy-pink lipstick on your lips and double this up as a cream blush. Use your fingers to blend out the product on your cheeks for a natural, dewy finish.
5. Apply a subtle highlight on to your cheekbones. (Tip: Skip this step if you have naturally oily skin)

L-R: Ofra Peach Lipstick, Burt's Bees BB Cream, NYX Brow Pencil (all available on ZALORA PH)

1. Blend a medium-to-full coverage foundation on to your face and apply concealer in areas where extra coverage is desired. Set with powder as needed.
2. Contour your face: below the cheekbones, around the temples and jawline, and down the bridge of your nose.
3. Shape your brows and fill them in with your brow product of choice. Since we will be going bold on the lip, fill your brows in a little heavier than you normally would.
4. Line your eyes, curl your lashes, and apply two coats of a volumizing mascara. (Tip: Tightlining your waterline instead of lining your eyes is a great alternative for those who prefer a more subtle effect)
5. Apply your favorite bold lip color. Red is a classic, and is guaranteed to go with any outfit you choose! (Tip: To mattify your lipstick and make it smudge-proof, blot your lips on to a tissue and dab some loose powder on to them.)

L-R: L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick, Max Factor Face Finity Foundation, banila co. mascara (all available on ZALORA PH)

Which makeup look are you going for this V-day? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!

Disclaimer: This is a re-post. My original post is published on Zalora PH Community. All images used in this entry are from the original. (View post here)

Disclaimer: This is a re-post. My original post is published on Zalora PH Community. All images used in this entry are from the original. (View post here)

I recently did a major make-up collection declutter prior to moving out of my old home and into my new one with my hubby and his family. It was the perfect opportunity for a declutter because: a.) I really had waaaayyy too much make-up already, more than I'll ever need in this lifetime, or the next, b.) I wanted to have a smaller collection of products that I truly love and use, rather than a bajillion of something that I hardly reach for, and c.) I really don't like packing and unpacking things.

Sure, applying beauty products hardly feels like a chore but when pressed for time, shortcuts are the way to go. Whether you’re jumping from one event to another or just simply cannot be bothered, these beauty hacks are guaranteed to help you look great and save you time, money, and hassle.



1. Mattify any lipstick you have
Matte lips are sophisticated and timeless. Want to rock this look but don't exactly have a matte lipstick? Here’s how: Take your lipstick of choice and apply as you normally would. While waiting for it to set, load up your powder brush with some loose powder. Next, place a sheet of tissue over your lips, and lastly, dab the brush over the tissue. Amazing right? The powder actually absorbs the moisture from the lipstick and automatically turns it matte. I find this hack works best with bright and bold lip colors, making lipstick smudge-proof and ultra longwearing.



2. Re-activate mascara before re-applying
One beauty product I find a bit tricky to re-touch is mascara. If you've got after work plans and want to amp up your mascara ridden lashes, try applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly on to your fingers and pressing it down gently on your lashes. This re-activates the mascara you already have on, smoothening out your lashes and prevents further clumping once you re-apply mascara.


3. Use oil blotters before re-touching
With the humid Manila weather, keeping our faces sweat and oil free can be quite a challenge.  To keep your face looking fresh all throughout the day, keep a pack of oil blotting sheets in your purse and be sure blot before re-touching your makeup (skipping this step only results to cake-y make-up). So oil-blotting sheets are your best bet when it comes to keeping sweat and oil at bay. Don’t have this neat beauty accessory at hand? Paper napkins work just as well.

Got any more beauty hacks in mind? I'd love to hear all about them in the comments down below!

Enjoy the rest of the holidays, guys! Have a Happy New Year celebration! :)

❤,
N

Disclaimer: This is a re-post. My original post is published on Zalora PH Community. All images used in this entry are from the original. (View post here)