Archive for Makeup

Instant Fix!

// November 6th, 2009 // 4 Comments » // Makeup, Natural Stuff, Update

Dear Sisses,

Everyone must have heard right now that mineral makeups are all the rage. Beauty aficionados out there have been talking about these for a couple or so more years ago already.

Yours truly just tried this thing on some weeks ago. Just so you know; I have a very sensitive/problematic skin. I get breakouts from time to time due to my irregular period, too much stress and irregular sleeping habits. Visiting my dermatologist once/twice a month is a total hassle to me and to my pocket.

So, to cover the blemishes here and there, I’ve been using this cream-to-powder foundation from The Body Shop for some decent years already. The Flawless Skin Protecting Foundation 05 did a very good job, giving me a very natural looking finish. The weather have become unpredictable these days, and so with my skin! My T-zone gets too oily easily and I assure you, a total discomfort on me.

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Lo and behold, I decided to try out this mineral powder foundation. Somehow perfect for my sensitive skin because it’s made from milled naturally occurring earth minerals. My friends recommended L’Oreal True Match, and since reviews are quite OK, I bought one for myself, the G5 (Golden Sand) shade for my La Pinay complexion.

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So far, I am happy with the coverage and it’s so easy to apply. Simply dab up, down, left and right; run the brush in a circular motion and viola! Ready to go!
IMG_4187See how it gave me that perfect flawless finish?

MAC Cosmetics Pre-Nup Special

// July 8th, 2008 // 1 Comment » // Makeup

I think it’s a great deal that MAC Cosmetics is giving us – go get a MAC Bridal Makeup Kit, and have a free makeover, and pre-nup photoshoot!

Anyone taking advantage of this offer?

MAC Fafi Launch in Manila!

// April 21st, 2008 // 2 Comments » // Events, Kikay News, Makeup

Last Friday marked the launch of MAC Cosmetics’ latest collection, the Fafi Collection.

Fafi is a French artist who conjures up the most curvaceous cuties –
chick-a-boom characters that make us smile. A Fafi girl is a nymphette with
a Ph.D. in passion – she’s an adventuress with a very animated love life!

From Toulouse to Tokyo, the movie of her life is a rags-to-riches love
story, an electric Technicolor dream in violet, coral and strawbaby anime.

Find her pouting on compacts, preening on packaging, and as the cutest doll
we’ve ever seen – soon to be on every M·A·C lover’s vanity.

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A Lovely Gift, My Eyes Are Pleased!

// March 24th, 2008 // 4 Comments » // Kikay Kits Collection, Makeup, New Stuff!

Dearest Dee,

Thank you so much for thinking about me and calling me one late night as you were strolling in the airport’s Duty Free area. Thank you, thank you for thinking about me, and getting me this wonderful YSL Touche Eclat. Yknow how much I have wanted one as I have read about it in the book, “How To Walk in High Heels” as the best undereye highlighter slash concealer that gets rid of undereye circles in an instant! I know of all the people, that you know how sleepless my nights could be.
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Henri Calayag Launches Mineral Wonders

// February 20th, 2008 // No Comments » // Makeup

Mineral makeup is here to stay. Mineral makeup is no craze. I bet my life on it!

Henri Calayag, master stylist of the stars, and beautiful Ruby Gan ( of Myth, and Schu ), have collaborated to come up with mineral makeup that would do wonders on your skin, called Mineral Wonders.

With my initial review about it, I concluded ( as of now ) that this mineral makeup feels light, glides on smoothly and sheerly, and is perfect for everyday use. It also reminds me of college-makeup – bare skin, with a touch of loose powder, and tint.

Reviews anyone? I’d love to hear from you!

Mineral Makeup Weekend in Manila, PART TWO!!!

// December 7th, 2007 // No Comments » // Events, Makeup, Natural Stuff

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With the success of the Mineral Makeup Weekend held last Nov. 24-25, we are definitely having a part two!

We present, Mineral Makeup Weekend Part Two!

Where : La Vista Santa’s Christmas Bazaar
When : Dec. 15-16 , 2007

Wanna know how to get free loot bags? Follow this link.

I hope to see more newbies there! Mineral makeup rules!

Beauty Is All I Need.

// November 27th, 2007 // 2 Comments » // Kikay Thoughts, Makeup

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Me getting all hyped up!

In all these years of studying, dreaming of becoming either a bigshot Economist, product manager for a beauty brand, or an intimidating lawyer, I think I know what I really want to be.Beautiful. Hahaha. Yes, I want to be beautiful, feel beautiful, and make the world beautiful. I want to be a makeup artist, beauty problogger, and build a beauty empire someday. I believe that all of us have their special missions in life, and well, I bet that this is my mission. I’m not complaining because self esteem is twinned with happiness with oneself, and my dream is for everyone to always feel good about themselves no matter what. To be able to love, one must be able to say that she loves herself, first.

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MAC Halloween Makeup ’07

// October 31st, 2007 // No Comments » // Makeup

Boo! ( me, trying to sound like a ghost ) Tonight is Halloween night! Well, MAC Cosmetics takes Halloween to another level by releasing really interesting face charts submitted to them, that really go in sync with the spirit of Halloween.

Want to look scary? Kikay up, get your makeup brushes and start working people!

Presenting , Mrs. Sultry Frankenstein ,

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How about this? Incredible Hulk’s wife? In reddish pink?
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L’Oreal Gentle Lip and Eye Make-Up Remover

// October 27th, 2007 // 2 Comments » // Eye Love, Lip Love, Makeup

I just keep on yakking and yakking on how I love applying makeup and how makeup makes the world a better place, because for one, you can actually be Marimar’s soulmate because of the same fuschia lip color you’re wearing, but how about removing them?

Of course, it is muy importante , that by the end of the day, for all traces of makeup to be gone from your face because makeup is supposed to stay on while you’re awake, and sleeping in it would only cause your skin to absorb all the makeup plus all the dirt and oil it accumulated while you wore it and well, you get the picture. The ugly picture! I can’t, I can’t, I can’t!
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Smoky Eye Essentials : Mascara

// September 5th, 2007 // 1 Comment » // Makeup

After the flawless, precise eyeshadow application, and smudging smudging via the eyeliner, let’s focus our attention to the lashes!

Well, first things first, mascara and eyeliner are practically bestfriends. Yeah, like Romy and Michelle! ( High School Reunion? ). Why? It’s because they think alike, and work alike! The eyeliner works to define and prettify the eyes, make them look bigger, and mascara further boosts what the eyeliner does, like a multiplying effect! They both have the same job of making your eyes look bigger, defined, and beautiful! (more…)