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5 Makeup Trends for Mid-2015

Can you believe that we’ve already hit the half-year mark? That means half a year into the color of the year, which means that it’s time to see what’s going on in the makeup scene, too. We all know that there are trends flying about here and there, and while not everything is a must-do (because makeup is personal and subjective), there are some essentials that are applicable to just about everyone.

So here’s a mid-year look at what’s trending. Which trend are you riding on, and where do you think looks are headed as we head on into the latter half of 2015?

1. Dark lip lusciousness.

The colors for the latter part of the year favor deep, berry-like tones. Think blackberries, dark cherries, plum shades and wine tones. Check out the recommendations of

2. Lip gloss love.

High shine and sleek lips are where it’s at — an homage to all things naturelle. Slightly stained lips and a fresh, understated look were made popular during Fashion Week, by brands like Balmain, whose models were un-dolled up in slightly glossed lips and brushed brows.

3. The reverse smokey eye.

To achieve this look, apply eyeliner the area between the bottom lashes and the eye itself. Boom: instant effortless chic.The blending on the lower lash line can “open up”, even widen your eyes.

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4. Blushing cheeks and bronzy skin.

Rosy-toned cheeks look healthy and adorable, and this trend was seen all over the runways in Milan last April. This coupled with a bronzy-though-not-sunbaked look hearkens to warmer months, but are complemented by edgy fall fashions.

5. Smudged mascara & floating eyeliner.

Allure magazine reported this as the “most unexpected makeup trend” for the year, which debuted in Milan on the runway. So, if your mascara wand happens to tap your lash line, leaving lines of smudges: just go with it. It looks edgy, imperfect, and effortlessly chic. Eyeliner, on the other hand, is applied above the fold then gently smudged to create a “floating” effect.

**Floating eyeliner trend .** Source: Cosmo

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July 8, 2015

Behind the Kit with Marissa Narvaez

I met my good friend, Marissa Narvaez when I lived in Baguio in 2009 and we both share the same interests and passion which is makeup and more makeup. Admitedly, she began to feed this growing need for a more disciplined approach when she enrolled in the Center for the Aesthetic Studies with Jen Delica on a one on one basis and Airbrush makeup with Georginna Desuasido. From there, she saw a demand for makeup artists in the north and her passion turned into a growing craft where she can impound on the importance of beauty in the self esteem of a woman. We both reciprocate and feed our artistry whenever an opportunity arises for an extra pair of magical hands.

She is currently an entrepreneur in her own right as she and her husband are engaged in the pursuit of wellness and pampering, they own Kuwentong Barbero located in SM, a Manila franchise of Nuat Thai Massage along Marcos Highway and a Spa called Mari Spa on Abanao st. She definitely has cornered her own market. She also conducts Personal Beauty workshops to young women in need of beauty enhancement. Here is a glimpse of a woman who lives and breathes beauty.

Q & A:

What inspired you to get into makeup and did you immediately know that’s what you wanted to do?

My mom and my older sister were my inspiration. Since I was a kid, I’ve seen them glammed up and would always play with my mom’s make-up stash. My sister was a professional model in her early years and I was just in awe seeing her putting on make-up. My penchant for using make up started when I was young.

My first job was working for a 5-star chain hotel and I was required to be made-up at all times! It was not a task for me as I was having fun and in fact, I enjoyed helping out my work colleagues with their make-up application.

When I moved to Baguio, I thought of doing professional make-up but I didn’t get to practice until 2008. Yes, I knew immediately that’s what I wanted to do.

Where did you train or are you self-taught?

Since I was based in Baguio and I was working fulltime, I couldn’t take the long courses offered at CAS back in 2008. I took the one-on-one session with Ms. Jen Delica and took me 3 days to learn everything! That was my first formal make- up training session. I took short courses at Maquiallage Professionel, Make-up Designory and Shu Uemura the following years.

Where do you find inspiration?

Mostly from my make up books, magazines, works of my favorite make up artists and Pinterest!

What’s the best advise a fellow professional has ever given you?

Never stop practicing.

How do you think your work has evolved since you first began working professionally?

The make-up industry is like the medical field. There is always new technology invented. You need to be abreast in learning new techniques. I aim to constantly learn from my mentors by attending their workshops and training sessions. My passion for learning was the key element.

Which one product do you wish you could have or create, to make your life easier?

I wish to have TML The Makeup Light right now. I hope Santa will read this…

One product you never leave home without for yourself or your kit?

Lipbalm!

How do you find time to relax?

I have a massage at Mari Spa (Shameless plug here!)

You conduct personal beauty workshops, how did that come about?

My friends convinced me to teach basic make up application and no one in Baguio has done it yet. What is common here are sponsored workshops or training sessions by network marketing companies.

How would you describe your work?

Brides are my favorite. They always have that radiant glow on their big day no matter how stressed they are. With my techniques, my goal is always to bring out their natural beauty.

Describe yourself in one word

Trailblazer.

My Dream Shoot:

Location: The Mansion House, Baguio City

Photographer: Boy Yñiguez

Model: Acie Romero-Salas (!!!)

Stylist: Candy Reyes

Hair: Alee Benson

Marissa’s Makeup Kit

Marissa’s Kikay Kit

Marissa's top 5 1) Kanebo Media Compact Foundation – Medium Coverage but feels so lightweight in the skin. It also give my skin a glow, which is what Japanese products are known for.

2) NARS Schiap Lipstick – This gives my face the color pop I need everyday. Love Love!

3) Lucas pawpaw Ointment – Best all around everything. I use it on my lips and areas on my face that need moisturising.

4) Lancome Hypnose Mascara – My lashes love the curl it gives.

5) NARS Orgasm Lip Gloss – If its good for the Kardashians, its good for me too.

6) OCC Lip Tar – On days I don’t feel like wearing color on my lips, a pin size of this lipstick is all I need to look put together.

7) My Tweezerman tweezers and Shu Uemura Lash Curler – My handy dandy tools for my lashes and eyebrows.

She is a gifted artist, devoted mother and workaholic, she is a woman on the go or should I say woman on the glow? Book her for your beauty needs whenever you are in Baguio and she will make it a pleasurable experience for you. Her expertise is in bridal and glam makeup, she will not disappoint.

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June 2, 2015

Behind the Scenes Tips and Tricks

Behind the Kit with Acie Fores

This is a new section of my blog where I’ll be featuring makeup artists. I believe in the adage “community not competition” when it comes to the “cut-throatness” of this industry, that we can all learn from one another as artists and as colleagues. I hope you agree with me! And so, I’ll begin this series with my very own “behind the kit” responses, so that you can get a glimpse of my tools of the trade that enable me to magically transform and enhance anyone.

1. What inspired you to get into makeup and did you immediately know that’s what you wanted to do?

I did not plan my life dreaming about this as a career, but I was always mesmerized with how makeup can enhance a woman’s beauty by observing my mother when I was growing up. The turning point that I decided to go and make it a second career change was when I took up a Basic course at SOFA, and I became part of the hair and makeup team for the fashion show being held for its graduates. I thought to myself that “I can make this work and I want to give it my all and make something out of this”.

2. Are you self taught or did you train somewhere?

I was trained under Ericka Saenz for SOFA, Georginna Desuasido, Yuki Geraldo, Monica, Mio Robo and Mikee Raymundo of Makeup Professionel, CAS and Jenn Delica. I continue to learn from the artists that I work with by observing and absorbing their styles and techniques and by going to seminars that are field related. To be relevant, fresh and dynamic, constant learning is requisite for being ahead of the game.

3. What’s your makeup style?

I am inspired by fresh clean looks, I love a classic golden age Hollywood look like the 40’s and 50’s which produced so many icons like Lauren Bacall, Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, to name a few. I am also inspired by the flamboyant 80’s and pared down 90’s which are totally different in their beauty points of view. This current milenium decade is also my favorite place to be in because all the rules are broken and it is a turning point in the advancement of cosmetic technology and research which make our lives as makeup artists so much easier.

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4. Which product would you advise someone to never leave home without?

I never leave home without my eyeglasses! Being in my late 40’s, I’ve grown to appreciate and see the importance of wearing sunscreen. Aside from that, my lipsticks. Tom Ford is a current love. And oh, Concealer! It’s my answer to my universe

5. How do you relax?

I do indulge in occasional massages, foot reflexology, Pilates and Yoga.

6. Which Person or thing defines beauty for you?

I like women who are strong, and I also like women who have flaws, perfection is not my goal. I admire women who have paved the way and made a difference to give us a voice and created opportunities and certain freedoms that we enjoy now.

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7. Which makeup artist/s has helped you along the way in your career? Whose work do you look up to?

Alee Benson, Jenn Delica, Tony Dusich, Pia Reyes, Cristina Cacnio, Rikki Suarez, Toni Gutierrez and all of my other friends in the industry, They continue to inspire me with their work and work ethic, and we always uplift and support each other. Locally, it would be Juan Sarte, Jigs Mayuga, Fanny Serrano, Patrick Rosas, Denise and Effie Go. Internationally, Way Bandy, Scott Barnes, Kevin James Bennett, Kevin Aucoin, Mary Greenwell, Val Garland, Pat Mcgrath, Kabuki, Bobbi Brown, Lisa Eldridge, and Charlotte Tillbury all for their unrivalled creativity and for making women look effortlessly gorgeous which is something I have always aimed to achieve for myself.

8. Do you prefer to work on set shooting or with weddings?

Both are good avenues I enjoy being in, I enjoy the intensity of it. On Shoots, its always making yourself better while working as a team to create a beautiful image, for weddings and red carpet events, its all the tension, the emotions, very nerve racking waiting to see how they look in photos. I feel so privileged to be part of it all.

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9. What’s the best advice a fellow professional has ever given you?

Find your niche. Less is more.

10. Which one product do you wish you could have or create, to make your life easier?

A makeup bag or trolley that performs like a drone.

11. Describe yourself in one word.

Inspired.

12. Who would be in and where would your Your Dream Shoot be?

Location – Palawan or the Maldives

Photographer – Marc Nicdao

Model(s) – Fatima Rabago and Vanessa Matsunaga

Stylist – Pam Quiñones

Hair – Nante Alingasan

Acie’s Makeup Artist Kit:

Behind the Kit interview

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April 29, 2015

Behind the Scenes Demos Interviews Tips and Tricks

Makeup Chats with Kira Ramirez

Today, I’m talking with my Marsala makeover subject and friend, fellow beauty blogger Kira Ramirez! After we bonded over cosmetics and coffee, I also invited her to be interviewed for the blog. I love finding out about her beauty routine and makeup preferences, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy her answers and find them helpful, too!

1. What are your daily makeup essentials?

Kira Ramirez (K): My skin care and makeup routine is pretty straightforward. I apply Armada 60 all over my face (this serves as my base), then apply my Ellana Minerals Foundation using a kabuki brush. I then define my eyebrows using Kate Eyebrow Pencil in BR-2 (it has a fine tip that makes shading and shaping so easy), apply my Ellana Minerals Blush in Kitten on the apples of my cheeks, and finally curl my lashes using Koji eyelash curler and apply my favorite Browhaus HD Mascara.

I usually go for red lipsticks since my looks is simple, my current fave is L’Oreal in Blaze of Red.

2. How was it during your Marsala makeover with me? Can you tell me about your experience during the session?

K: We were not able to really talk during our last blogger event at SkinLux, so I really enjoyed learning more about you and your craft, and how passionate you are about makeup. I am more of a skin care enthusiast and the first thing I noticed is your impeccable skin, and I just had to know your secret, haha! Good thing we both agreed on the importance of Vitamin C and a good eye cream product, since these are non-negotiables for me as well.

The whole experience was actually pretty fun! Although I don’t wear lots of makeup on a regular basis, I do enjoy makeovers and learning about the makeup artists’ favorite products! You could say, I’m the type of person who likes peeking into kikay kits (you can learn a lot about a person just by checking out their favorite shade of lipstick).

3. What did you like most about the finished result?

K: Marsala is a subtle seductive shade and I like how Acie made it very wearable and emphasized my chinita eyes. The flirty lashes finished the look perfectly!

4. As someone who works in the beauty industry, what are your personal thoughts about Marsala as color of the year?

K: Marsala is such a nice versatile color that sort of just grew on me after the makeover. I’ve been wearing this on my lips ever since Acie showed me how to mix L’Oreal Bare Moka and EL Forbidden, great when worn on their own but creates a gorgeous Marsala color when combined. I’d say it works well on all skintones, and gives a sophisticated, sort of “grown up” color without being too vampy (ala deep berry) or vulgar (ala fire engine reds). Marsala is definitely something you can wear all year round whether on your eyes, lips, cheeks, or nails.

Would you like me to feature more interviews with beauty bloggers? Email me at hello@aciefores.com and let me know!

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March 30, 2015

Behind the Scenes Tips and Tricks

Happy Skin Review Moisturing Lippies and Eye Pencils

I’ve been late to the party in reviewing this, but when I decided to improve my makeup haul this year, the soda pop eye catching color display at Beauty Bar in Greenbelt 5 caught my attention, and I was drawn to the Lipsticks or Lippies as they are called. The Eye Candy eye pencils by Happy Skin Cosmetics were given during a blog event by Martine de Luna entitled the Blissmakerie 2014.

Shut Up And Kiss Me Moisturizing Lippies sure live up to its claim, it is a mix of shea butter, gloss and lip color in one. It applies very creamy. I’ve purchased the Honeymoon Glow and Naughty and Nice, again both aptly named for a bridal experience. Collagen infused, your lips will love you for its lip plumping effect.

HoneyMoon Glow is more peachy toned while Naughty N Nice has a plum berry tone. I love the pencil shape, you can also twist it to close and open when it gets down to a smaller point.

Wearing HoneyMoon Glow, perfect for everyday use.

Naughty N Nice, can be worn at night but also during the day when you feel like vamping it up.

Housed in a tin box, these pencils are budge and smudge proof.

L-R Watermelon, Butterscotch, Plum and Cotton Candy

Overall, the Moisturizing lipsticks are true to their claim: very moisturizing and very pigmented. However, I find myself reapplying more than often due to its balmy and creamy texture, but it’s good for a few hours. This is not a bad thing, it makes me reach for it even if I don’t need a retouch. The range of colors are suited to a global skin tone, ranging from nudes to reds, so I feel they were specifically chosen for me. I felt like buying the entire range! After all it is well priced, between P499.00 -549.00, and one can easily collect and build her lipstick collection without the guilt.

The eyeliners were quite a surprise, though. Cotton Candy and Butterscotch are ideal for rimming underneath the lashes to make the eyes look bigger, while Watermelon and Plum are good for smokey looks or can be worn everyday for a bold pop of color in the eyes. The big plus is that it is smear, water and budgeproof. It can’t get any better than that. (My only beef is, the pencil is short and can be easily be used up for everyday use. Maybe a twist type is in the works?)

What are your favorite Happy Skin products?

Happy Skin products are available at Beauty Bar, Select SM Dept stores and Plains and Prints boutiques.

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March 25, 2015

Beauty Behind the Scenes Demos Tips and Tricks

Marsala Photo Tutorial Eyes, Brows, Cheeks and Lips

I had the opportunity to do a mini makeover on my friend and fellow blogger Kira Ramirez the other week. Since I wanted to play around a bit with the Pantone color of the year, Marsala, I knew I needed a willing model who had the right skin tone and face shape for the look I wanted to create. Kira fit the bill, and so we scheduled a makeup date to test drive the look.

Here’s what I used:

Clockwise, Viseart Matte Palette, MAC Eye pencil in Teddy and Smolder and Urban Decay glide on pencil in Zero, MAC Blacktrack gel eyeliner and Fairy Drops H2Oproof mascara.

Brow Wow, MAC eyeshadow in Shade 2, MUFE eyebrow pencil in no. 4, MAC Brow brush in 263 and Clinique Brow spoolie

Kohl liners were used on the upper lashline and bottom lashline and smudged to create a base.

MUFE Eyecream shadows shades of plum and bronze to create the Marsala color was applied on the eyelid crease and smoked on the bottom lashline.

A MAC blending brush in 217 was used to remove all the harsh edges on the eye. A soft brown color was applied on top of the crease as a transitional color and to add depth to the eye. MAC Blacktrack gel eyeliner was applied and I made a slight wing on the outer part to elongate her eyes.

217 lashes were used to enhance her eyes.

Not a torture weapon, but eyelash tongs to secure the lashes on Kira’s eyes.

I’ve combined MAC Pinch me center bottom and Blushbaby center top to give her cheeks a flush of color.

MUFE Contour powder in 1 and 2 were used to sculpt and give warmth to her cheeks.

These two combined give a Marsala color.

L-R L'Oreal Bare Mocha, Estee Lauder Forbidden Kiss and Marsala Lipstick — L-R L’Oreal Bare Mocha, Estee Lauder Forbidden Kiss and Marsala Lipstick

In the words of Ricky Reyes, Eto ang finished product. A Beaming Kira!

Do you like this look on Kira? Give me your comments below.

A big shout out to EDSA Beverage Design Company’s Manila Coworking HoneyComb and Martine De Luna for the location shoot and for Kira Ramirez for being my ganado model and for being so helpful in shooting the photos for the blog. A true blogger who made DIY look so easy!

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March 23, 2015

Beauty Behind the Scenes Demos Tips and Tricks

Marsala Photo Tutorial Skin Prep

Finally here is my tutorial on the color of the year, Marsala. I’ve collaborated with Kira Ramirez, a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger who I’ve met during our Skinlux review with Martine De Luna, early last year. It was a long overdue collaboration since the past few months saw me indisposed and I recently hooked up with her again. Needless to say, it was a morning of girly fun and beauty schmoozefest. Here it is.

Fresh and Bare faced, ready to be glammed up.

Prepping the face:

Kira had Combination Skin, oily in the T-zone area and Normal on the the other parts of her face. I chose to use the Embryolisse Hydra mat moisturizer to address her skin. She also had redness and breakouts in her chin which she told me to conceal.

Skincare Arsenal, Fr. L-R, Embryolisse Hydra Mat, MAC Fast Response Eye Cream, Face2Face Super Matte Anti Shine and MAC Lip Conditioner

I used the Graftobian Color Corrector cream palette,to neutralize any redness or discoloration on the different areas on the face before applying concealer. Color used was a light peach corrector underneath the eyes, I also used the green color to neutralize her pimples under her chin.

Skin Perfection 101. Clockwise, Graftobian Color Corrector Palette, RCMA Cream Foundation in Shinto 2, RCMA Highlight and Contour Shading wheel, I used Shinto 3 and 4 to contour and Shinto 1 to highlight, MAC Eye Prep in Medium and Dermacolor Concealer palette. Brushes used NARS Concealer brush and MAC Synthetic blending brush

Kira’s face is round shaped, so I applied dark cream foundation on the outer perimeter of her face and top of her forehead and down the sides of her nose to give it depth and applied the lightest cream foundation on the high points of her face like the top of her forehead, middle of her nose, upper cheekbone and her cupid’s bow and chin to bring light to her face.

Ben Nye Translucent powder was applied to set her makeup in place.

All prepped and ready to be transformed.

Kira’s final glammed look is next. What is your favorite skin prep routine?

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March 22, 2015

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Antonio – Rodriguez Nuptials

I love my job. Weddings are usually that particular time where emotions of happiness, joy and sadness come into play. I was touched when my friend Rachelle Almario called me to ask if I was available on February 11 to do the hair and makeup of her best friend Lisa Antonio. It was her wedding gift to them. This is the stuff I live for.

Lisa and I share 2 things in common, Rachelle is also one of my good friends and that we both just moved into the Alabang area recently, having our homes built within the same year in 2014. Lisa is an architect, she carries the lineage of the late National Artist Ramon Antonio and her famous aunts the Veloso sisters who are well known for their made to order clothes for Manila’s chic society. Her well appointed home with clean and crisp lines give you an indication of her choice in wedding style. The epitome of chic and sophistication echo the simplicity of her gown bought from Rosa Clara.

Lisa conveyed her wishes to me by making her hair and makeup very simple, nothing too contrived just effortless. She looked to Audrey Hepburn and Carolina Herrera as her inspiration and immediately I knew what direction she wanted.

This is her other good friend Triccie Syquia who was part of her wedding entourage who I also had the pleasure of galmming up. — This is her other good friend Triccie Syquia who was part of her wedding entourage who I also had the pleasure of glamming up.

Thank you Rachelle and Lisa for the gift of friendship and I wish you and TBoy all the best on your new life ahead.

Photos courtesy of Lisa A. Rodriguez and Randolf Evans Photography. Hair by Tony Dusich

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March 10, 2015

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My Marsala Favorites

Marsala — designated as the 2015 color of the year by Pantone — is a most versatile color to wear, especially for us Asians. Its warm, earthy hue is flattering to our skin tone, which leans towards the fair to medium range. Inspired by the Italian wine-growing region in Sicily, an authentic marsala wine is a muted burgundy color with hints of plum, which insinuates sultriness, seductiveness and warmth. If you ask me, those characteristics definitely make marsala color you’d want to wear!

Marsala and your makeup

Consider marsala in your makeup palette. It is best paired with a smokey eye in neutral tones, or combined with peachy pink and metallic colors, such as bronze or golden yellow. It also works well with turquoise and teal.

I’ve featured MakeupForever’s Aqua Cream Waterproof shadow in some of my blogs: That’s how much this color proves it can be used as a neutral color for eyes.

Additionally, I ‘ve combined L’Oreal lipstick in Bare Mocha and Estee Lauder Pure Color in Forbidden Kiss and tada! Marsala was the result! (See below.)

My favorite eyeshadows are Shu Uemura in PPurple 790 and Benefit’s Eyeshadow Buckle Bunny, which are neutral colors, and great for everyday makeup. These plum shades also work very well for bridal makeup.

How are you going to try Marsala? “Cheers!” should I say?

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March 4, 2015

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Acie Fores on WheninManila.com

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I had the privilege of being interviewed and featured in Manila’s top lifestyle hub, When in Manila, a couple of weeks ago when writer/columnist Tonette Nicolas of The Health Junkie, was assigned to do the write-up. We met up with my friend and blog coach, Martine de Luna at the EDSA Beverage Design Studio, to do a makeover on Tonette, to showcase the “Acie Fores makeup” style and aesthetic. We did a “workday to weekend” transformation. Here are some of my favorite shots of Tonette from the shoot.

acie fores when in manila — Tonette Nicolas, blogger and writer for WheninManila.com

Read the full feature on When in Manila here: Get Your Celebrity Look from Acie Fores. Thank you, Tonette and When in Manila, for the opportunity!

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December 3, 2014

Behind the Scenes Tips and Tricks

Odyssey: The 18th Voyage KaKaibang Klase

I was chosen to be a speaker at my alma mater, Assumption College last week to discuss my career as a makeup artist to High School students. I was actually thrilled to be hand-picked from a roster of speakers who I found out later on were also fellow alumnae. I was informed by Mara Diego, Course Facilitator, that it was a week-long event that exposes the students to the different avenues they can venture into and serve as a venue for self discovery. It gives them an opportunity to learn and explore the different skills, talents or interests that were not considered careers before. This is where I come in.

It was a trip down memory lane as I walked through the corridors, hallways and the all too familiar excited chatter of students. I was hoping to bump into familiar teachers and nuns, but it was a day full of endless activity and movement of people crossing each other’s paths.

The campus was definitely changing as new buildings were being added to accommodate the growing number of students and the lack of negative space as a result of this was glaringly noticeable. Quite a shock for me and I’m looking at it from a perspective of positivity instead of nostalgia.

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On to the talk. My audience was composed of very attentive and behaved ladies. I couldn’t believe they were hanging on to every word I said. The highlight was actually the demo I did on Mara. My talk revolved around the basics of makeup application and grooming to prepare them for the rigors of college life and to some, their entrance into the big world out there to look for jobs.

Highlights of the talk

Makeup Artistry is a growing lucrative industry. Presently it has specific areas in which one can focus their artistry on namely, Print and Editorial, Film and Theater or Stage, Weddings and Bridal and Special Effects. Nowadays, with a growing list of makeup artist celebrities, it is an art and a skill and one has to be professionally trained and licensed to practice it. Makeup artists gain an edge and credibility when one is trained technically.

With advancements in research and technology, cosmetics are now combined with skincare to fit the needs of a busy woman on the go. Cosmetics now serve as dual purpose both to give color and enhancement to the face but at the same time, it can give the skin healing and restorative benefits and delay the aging process as an added bonus.

Social Media has played a huge factor in putting cosmetics and makeup to the forefront and more accessible to the consumer. It serves as a platform for promotion and instant gratification. It also builds a community that serves as your audience to communicate with.

Facial Contouring is not for everyday application. While it gives the face depth and dimension and make you look better in photos, it is not a realistic application due to the skill and time involved for the woman on the go. Contouring is used for purposes of print media and for spacial occasions.

Kim Kardashian Contour

Eyebrow frames the face and varies from individual to individual. As Asians, the 3 point rule will apply depending on the width of the nostril and eye shape. Eyebrows are not symmetrically balanced but it should look similar not exact.

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A smokey eye can be worn during the day provided the application and choice of color is not too dark for day. Matte neutral shades in earth tones and in the family of plums enhance Asian tones the best.

Makeup is a continuing learning process. One can never rest on her laurels, one should strive to be better in the next work. Learning can be achieved by reading, apprenticing with other masters and constant practice is a must in order to keep up with the trends in the industry. It should also be considered fun otherwise we lose the main reason why we are in the business. Passion is what fuels the imagination. Lastly Be humble.

Makeup Artist Perception vs. fact

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September 20, 2014

Behind the Scenes Tips and Tricks

Weather-Proofing Your Face

In our unpredictable climate here in Manila, you just never know when it’ll rain, when it’ll shine. Admittedly, those times can be frustrating, especially if you’re deciding on what type of makeup to use! Naturally, changes in the weather call for the appropriate cosmetics. And so, I’ve rounded up some “weather proof” picks that can take you from rain to shine (sans the shiny face — no pun intended.)

Essentially, most of the products chosen have to be waterproof, and budge proof in a humid weather like ours. Creamy textures are key in maintaining the longevity of the makeup wear and easy to apply with your fingers. At the same time, you want your beauty products to multitask for you when you are in a hurry. Here are some of my recommendations, which should work for any skin type and lifestyle.

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September 4, 2014

Category: Tips and Tricks

1. Dark lip lusciousness.

2. Lip gloss love.

3. The reverse smokey eye.

4. Blushing cheeks and bronzy skin.

5. Smudged mascara & floating eyeliner.

Marissa’s Makeup Kit

Marissa’s Kikay Kit

Marsala and your makeup

Highlights of the talk