Start the year right with a new makeover.
To begin a new year right, I think it’s important to end the year right. You can start by finishing all pending responsibilities, so that you can begin with a new slate and not be bogged down by carryover holiday deadlines or unfinished business and loose ends. It’s also important to have some resolutions in mind to further improve yourself. I’ve made some myself. And no copying!
The best resolutions are the ones that have some reflection and thought put into it. But an important resolution to have is also one that will improve your outward appearance. If you can’t stand looking at your old self in the mirror then why put the people you meet through the same torment? After all, no fashion statement or accessory shines better than a positive and radiant self!
This 2012, it’s all about smoldering eyes, luscious lips and sparkling skin! And I’m not talking about any makeup trend. I’m talking about an inner radiance that can only be brought about when you’re feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
To illustrate what I mean, I contacted Colleen, a busy pediatrician in her third year of residency. Her days are filled with endless patient calls and long shifts, much like what you see in “Grey’s Anatomy.” Precious minutes of sleep definitely trumps time spent prettifying herself in the bathroom. Who would care to look good if you’ve only had 3-4 hours’ sleep? So she often arrives at work barefaced and flushed from rushing to the hospital.
Although her pleasing personality and radiant smile light up the room, I’m sure her patients would appreciate a more pulled-together look. So I asked makeup artist Carmie Locsin to give Colleen a quick makeover. Her new look is completed using minimal products and minimal makeup tools, so that Colleen can recreate the look using just fingers.
The Day Look
“Sleep deprivation can take a toll on one’s skin and cause some breakouts and flakiness,” Locsin said. “So I applied an even layer of Alison Raffaele face forward primer on Colleen’s face. It’s an acne response formula that smoothens her skin, and helps treat future breakouts while providing SPF protection.”
“Busy girls like Colleen need multipurpose products since they’re always on the go,” Carmie explained. “I covered the redness and pigmentation on her face with Shu Uemura Pro Gel Concealer. Its mousse-like consistency makes it incredibly easy to use, perfect for girls who don’t like wearing make up.
“Using clean fingers, I applied a pink lip and cheek stain on her cheeks and lips. Tints or stains not only save you from using another product, they are also long-lasting, which means you don’t have to worry about touch-ups!”
Locsin then used a mineral powder to set the concealer and further even out her complexion.”
“Mineral powders are great for people who don’t have the time to touch up, since they are easy to apply and practically fool proof,” said Locsin.
Next step was the brows, which Locsin lightly defined with a taupe pencil. “Most girls would rather skip this part but I cannot stress enough the importance of well-groomed and well-defined brows.”
Lastly, Locsin curled Colleen’s lashes, applied mascara and topped her lips with a touch of pink gloss for some shine. “If you can spare half a minute, try tight-lining your upper lash and waterline with a black or dark-brown pencil to give your eyes more definition.”
The Night Look
Using makeup that Colleen already had on, Carmie swept a small amount of shimmery champagne-colored shadow on the eyelid, concentrating on the inner corners of the eyes and the brow bone.
Locsin added one or two coats of mascara then applied a berry- or wine-colored lipstick.
“For makeup-phobic ladies,” Locsin said, “give deep or bright lipsticks a chance by using it as a stain instead: Use a clean finger to dab a small amount of the lipstick to well-moisturized lips. The effect is more subtle but just as festive.”
For more of Carmie Locsin’s makeup creations, checkout makeupcarmie.multiply.com. You can also call her at 0920-9019630 to book an appointment.
New anti-blackhead formula
A number of ladies choose to face the new year with a fresh face. Literally! As in no makeup, just good old soap and water before heading out to the office will do—nothing wrong with being comfortable in your own skin. So for these ladies, Neutrogena has launched a deep-clean blackhead-eliminating line, to remove blackheads and prevent new ones from forming.
For years, blackheads have been the No. 2 skin concern among Filipino women, second only to pimples.
The Neutrogena product range offers a simple 3-step solution, so after just two weeks, you will see significantly clearer and blackhead-free skin.
STEP 1. Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub: This is a gentle scrub that helps remove dead skin cells and aids in the unclogging of pores. By preventing their return, you can expect clean, smooth, healthy-looking skin. (100g /P255)
STEP 2. Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Warming Treatment: This treatment (applied with water) will open up your pores for easier blackhead removal so that you can scrub out those blackheads. As you wash off the treatment, you are also washing off some of the blackheads! (6 x 5g/ P495)
STEP 3. Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner: The final step cools down and calms the skin, so the pores constrict to their normal size, now free of blackheads. (200ml/P295)
