My BeautyMNL Shopping Experience

One of the best inventions their is to mankind is online shopping! It has been a life saver during my breastfeeding/zombie mama days, Christmas shopping and for last minute dress shopping for parties! And lately, I've been shopping for beauty products online and my latest beauty loot was from BeautyMNL.

My Brow Artistry Philippines Experience. Because Kilay is Life!

I took the plunge! And had my eyebrows done last year around November with Brow Artistry Philippines and it's one of the best (beauty) decisions I've made for 2016! Let me just share to you how lazy I am when it comes to putting kilay (and make up in general). I only put kilay when I need to attend events and parties. I groom my brows myself but I usually ended up ruining the shape so I have them professionally groomed but only when I happen to be in Power Plant (Emphasis Salon) or when I go to mall where there's Browhaus. Sometimes it gets tedious and for a busy mom/entrepreneur like me, time is GOLD. I know you mommas out there agree! Diba? Getting my brows done means I have 5 minutes more to spare whenever I prepare to go out, no need to do kilay while driving (Bad, I know!) and I wake up with my eyebrows on fleek! No need to do kilay! Yes? Yes! Before I get into the details of my experience, let me tell you a little about what microblading/eyebrowdery is.

My First Ever Browhaus Browgraphy Experience + #BROWHUNTPH The Browgraphy Contest

Ever since Eli (of MoMaMa.me) opened up my eyes to the importance of kilay, I always put on kilay when I go out of the house. But last month, I wasn't able to groom my kilay and kind of let my brows go. Horror! Horror talaga ang sabog na kilay!!! I only go to one person who does my brows but since it's all the way in Makati, tamaditis got the best or worst of me. Then one day I went to Lucky Chinatown mall, I remembered there's a Browhaus there!

I have been wanting to try Browhaus for the longest time. I was always scared because of the rates. Haha! Attack of the kuripot. But after trying The Browgraphy, I am now a Browhaus convert!

I initially just wanted to have the basic brow shaping but then the receptionist convinced me to try their Browgraphy which is a combination of shaping and color tweak. They will color your brows that will go with your hair color!

This is me in my own "tent" before my session.

Just look how my unruly brows were! HORROR. They colored it first before shaping my brows. The brows on my left is more makapal than my right's and I can just use my K-Palette Brow Pencil to "shape" it and make it look even.

I was so happy at how my brows turned out that I availed of one of their packages. I bought three Browgraphy sessions at a discounted price! I can't wait for my next session.

I love my new brows! I forgot the name who did my brows (sorry!). But she put on some "kilay" on to show me how I should do it. Don't mind the eye bags and burger! Haha!

And this was me two days after. It's been three weeks now, I just groom it when I see tiny hairs are growing.

Check out the other services they offer and the prices! If I only have the budget, I would totally want to have the Semi-Permanent Upper Eyeliner because I don't know how to put eyeliner!

If you haven't tried Browhaus yet, you must book an appointment now! It is life changing! You'll never look at anyone's brows the same way again! Try the Browgraphy like I did and get a chance to win 15,000 Browhaus credits and a hair makeover at JuRo Salon Exclusif! Check out the mechanics below!

www.browhaus-manila.com
Browhaus Manila Facebook Page
@browhausmanila on Instagram
@BrowhausManila on Twitter

A&D's Bawal Maging Losyang Series: #BetterMe with Better Kilay and Make Up

Here's the part two of my Bawal Maging Losyang Series!

This year, one of my resolutions/goals , was to learn how to put make up properly especially how to do my kilay! I never paid attention to how the eyebrows can define ones fez! I only noticed it when I always see the beautiful eyebrwwos f Eli (The Painter's Wife) and Jackie and Eli will always make pansin our kilay! Nakaka-conscious but it's for a #BetterMe!

My current make up stash

Eli recently ventured into a new career, a professional make up artist! Ang bongga lang! And I always wish I have some party to go to so I could have myself made up by Eli!

A brief background on Eli: "I’ve loved makeup since I found out what it is. Probably about 6 years old.

Went into formal training at The Makeup Secrets School, which is a school directed by Myrene Santos, MAC Affiliate Artist.

Under Myrene, I was in the makeup team for Trumpets’ Bluebird and hair team for Grease."

Eli asked us why we were there that day.  I want to learn how to do make up on my own. I was never the kikay girl. Yes I have make up but I only buy what I know how to use. I was part of my high school and college's dance troupe. I always asked someone from my group to help me put my make up on so it's really a high time that I learn to do make up properly. And the most important one: "Bawal Maging Losyang!" I was super excited for this workshop and to really apply (which I've been doing after the class) what I've learn and not just doing it in my mind. Heehee! 

Then we are asked to lay out our make-up : Eyes, Face and Lips.

My humble collection of make up!

I really get overwhelmed with make-up and that is why I love Eli's workshop because we work with what we have then just buy what we need after the workshop. For me, I need to practical. If hilig mo talaga mag make-up and you'll be able to use and make sulit your make-up purchase then go ahead! :)

You only need what your life needs. Hear that?

But before putting on our make-up, one must have have a basic skincare. Do you have a skincare regimen?  I've always been on and off on my skincare but growing up with acne, I've tried a lot of brands and now I stick to what works. For me, it's important to tone and moisturize. And this can serve as your primer!

Jenny of My Mommyology was our model for the day! Eli put on moisturizer/primer then (liquid) foundation and may difference talaga! We were able to touch and poke Jenny's face hihihi.

Hi Jenny!

Next step is the eyes! Shucks! The most challenging one for me! I asked Eli to buy me the Naked II palette for me last year but I've only used it thrice. I followed how Eli taught us during class and the one time I asked her on FB message on how/what colors/shades to use and how to apply! There are also YouTube tutorials but I've yet to try it!

Tips on how to put on eyebrows! I've been practicing this ever since.

Beauty Box Corp was generous enough to sponsopr us K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow and Eyeliner

Eli using K-Palette on Jenny

For applying eye shadow, you need to find your crease. That will serve as your guide kung hanggang saan lang si eye shadow.

Eli showing Chessy her crease

Next step naman is the cheeks, how to contour, highlight and blush. Eli taught the proper way of putting on blush! On the apple of the cheeks lang!

See the cross section there? Tat's where you apply the blush

And last but not the least step is the lips! And there's a new rule in wearing lipstick...

I've always been afraid of colors when it comes to make up so I stick to the basic pink or peach. And now ko lang na-realize na I look patay pag walang lipstick! My mom always says that kaya lagi siyang may baong lipstick!

Tadaaah! Ang fresh lang ni Jenny!

And after absorbing all those information and before us students apply our own make-up, lalamon muna kami! Casa Marcos served us really great food. BOS was so jealous kasi he like Spanish food especially paella!

Casa Marcos in Forbeswood Heights

Casa Marcos started in 1940 with tis first resataurant in Roxas Boulevard. Then opened another one in Gilmore Avenue in 1983 then to Tomas Morato then it eventually cclosed in 2000. The re-opening of Casa Marcos was partly brought about by the regulars of Bread Bag Pandesal Bar in Ortigas where it served some adopted dish from Casa Marcos. After the clamoring of their loyal clients, Casa Marcos was reborn.

Muffin Galvez, owner of Casa Marcos tells us the history and story of Casa Marcos

And now on with the food! Feast your eyes with some Spanish goodness!

Their famous pandesal! Soft and malaman!

Almejas. Baked clams topped with melted cheese and garlic bits. Super sarap with their special sauce!

There was also Gambas which goes great with their mini pandesal!

Paella Valencia

Paella Negra

Who doesn't love steak?!

We were also served pandesal sandwiches! This was the kesong puti, tomato and lettuce. Add some pesto before taking a bite!

And to cap off the super yummy lunch was this bread pudding with ice cream on top!

After that filling lunch, we did our own make up kaya there's no photos anymore! But I made the effort of applying make-up every time I go out lalo na my eyebrows! Hihi!

Thank you Casa Marcos for the venue and the great food and YBS and Eliza Ypon for hosting this #BetterMe session!

And to show you my kilay and fez are the photos below! Super easy to use K-Palette on my eyebrows kaya I always use it!

I have to excuse na for saying I don't know how to put on kilay!

And no more excuse not to do a selfie in the car after putting on make up! Hihihihi!

Thank you Eli for that Make-Up class! I;ve never been more confident with putting on make-up! As in! Super super thank you! Kaya mga muthers, remember, bawal maging losyang! It's never too late to learn how to put on make up! Eliza conducts Personal Make Up Seminar.

The more merrier!

Eli also does hair and make up for your special occasions. Range is Php2500-Php3500 depending on the requirements. She only uses quality brands like MAC, Urban Decay, Tarte, Smashbox, etc. You may contact her through her mobile: 09178173547 and email: 

eliza.santiago@gmail.com

Currently, she is Myrene's assistant for the Hair and Makeup Department of Priscilla Queen of the Desert in Resorts World, and MAC Guest Artist for the production too. :)

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Eliza Ypon

Mobile: 09178173547

Email: eliza.santiago@gmail.com

Casa Marcos

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Website: www.casamarcos.ph

Cure Philippines
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A&D's Bawal Maging Losyang Series: Cynos Color, Revive Keratin and Shellac Gel Polish

This is my motto in life: Bawal Maging Losyang! Chozzz! But it is one of things I stand by. I'm one of those people who really need to make an effort and energy to look pretty and nice, so I always enjoy my time at the salon or spa or when having my make up done professionally which happens once in a blue moon (which is also the part two of my Bawal Maging Losayng Series)!

I'm due to have my hair cut/rebond/color na so I was so happy and excited when I got an invite to try Cynos Hair Color and Active Keratin at Tinette and Co. Salon in San Antonio Plaza, Makati!

Cynos (Cycle Natural Original System) was born in Korea in the year 1993. In 2010, it was acquired by Colornow Canada Limited and an exclusive R&D laboratory was established. It's objective is to bring forth quality, innovative, and affordable products.

It was my first time at Tinette and Co Salon. When I sat down, may ganitong drama.

I love it! Parang model ako ng Cynos! Hehehe!

Care for a cupcake?

When the stylists asked me what color I wanted, wala talaga akong idea. I said light brown (to be safe). My hair is super black and mahirap talaga tumalab ang color. My hair has color na pero it's hardly noticeable, only when the sun or light hits my hair. So I said, I want my hair to go lighter talaga but not naman blondina. And so they picked 2 colors, a light almost blond on my roots and another color on the colored part of my hair.

This was me before the color and treatment

Getting my hair ready for color!

And the waiting game begins! I look duling here hehe!

And while waiting, Eli of The Painter's Wife came and also had her hair colored! She picked farfol!

Selfie selfie muna while waiting!

Then treated myself to some King Sue goodness! Bakit ngayon ko lang to malaman???

Ok after 30 minutes of waiting, I was a bit anxious and excited to see my hair! May kasamang kaba ng konti, baka hindi ko makilala sarili ko hahaha!

They washed my hair and started drying. I can see my lighter hair and I'm so excited!!!

Tadaaaah! Pero hindi pa tapus yan. I had my Revive Keratin treatment after.

Revive Plus Keratin Treatment enables  you to skip the salon blow dry and simply wash and wear your hair  for three to four months. It has a rich Keratin formula that rebuilds, restores and rejuvenates hair leaving it shiny and silk-to-touch. The formula is water based and safe to use! This is music to pregnant and nursing mothers, as well to women like me who has wavy hair! 

While waiting for the Revive Keratin to set in. I also got to try Shellac. Shellac is a breakthrough and patent-pending UV3 technology that combines the ease of polish with the permanence of gels. It doesn't have Formaldehyde, Toluene or DBP (Dibutyl Phthalate).

This was my first time to try gel polish and I'm super amazed! The application is a bit different, there's a UV machine where you put your feet after every application.

Polish colors and the color I chose.

I'm really impressed with Shellac! It's dry after so no need to worry about destroying them after. That's my pet peeve! And there's one time I had to buy a pair of slippers before having my pedi done because I was wearing shoes. Kainis diba? And gel polish lasts longer!

Thank you Cynos, Keratin Revive and Shellac for an afternoon of pampering! I thoroughly enjoyed my well deserved me-time! Heehee!

Thank you Tenylle for having us!

Eli and Me with our fabulous hair!

And because I love my new hair so much, pagbigyan ang selfie! Haha!

Lavet! Bawal Magin Losyang achieved!

Maintenance products for my Revive Keratin Hair! Been using the shampoo and conditioner. So far, so good!

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