When loose setting powders were huge some years back (Actually, they still are until now!) , I also jumped into the craze but never really got into it. I have a few in my stash, yes, but they are not something I would really rave about. Based on those that I have tried, from Laura Mercier to Nichido, they appear to be so-so on my skin. They set the makeup well, prev…
Read moreGone are days when I would have an all-nighter searching for online shops that carries the Korean products I want, wait for weeks (and even months) to have it shipped, and deal with insane price markups. When Althea Korea entered our local shores two years ago, our Korean beauty and skincare shopping experience has changed... a lot and in a much better way. With i…
Read moreIf your day is just running around 4-5 hours of sleep max, then a caffeine fix in your system and a good concealer on your face will always be called to the rescue. Before, I am good with those two to start my day but since I am still on caffeine ban (Boo!), I am totally relying with the help of my trusty concealer to keep me looking awake and well, alive. Luckily…
Read moreWhile we're at it, let us talk about highlighters! Just like what I mentioned in my previous post , highlighters is paired with contouring. For one to be able to maximize the effects of contouring, a highlight should be placed on places that you want to put forward or protrude. Though a lighter powder will do, shimmery highlighters are commonly used to attr…
Read moreI have always been fascinated with Korean beauty and skincare products which made Korea part of the list of my To-Visit countries. A visit to this place, just to shop for makeup and skincare products, will sure not happen anytime soon given than I have a load of things to spend for. But with the hit of online shops , we can easily have our hands on the products th…
Read moreHave you noticed the changes here? Yahoo! Oh yes, I finally have decided to revamp le space. No, I did not do it on my own as I don't have the talent for it. But I thank God for friends who have awesome talents! Thank you, Deann! Everything is not yet final so please bear with the undergoing revisions once in a while. A whole new MakeUpLove will be launched …
Read moreHappy new year! Looking back, 2014 was one helluva of a ride. All good and bad things that happened sure gave us a bit of learning. All of those made its way to make us the person we are now. Let's rock 2015, shall we? A day before we welcomed 2015, I got a terrible message from my beloved camera. It says, "Lens error." I already asked around what t…
Read moreBefore my skin condition went berserk, I was in the midst of trying new face products and one of the many I was trying and loving then was the Tony Moly Luminous Baby Aura CC Balm . I am not so much of a fan of CC creams. Though I like the luminosity it gives the skin, I find most to be too white and too luminous for my liking. Honestly, I was a bit appr…
Read moreAre you too lazy to retouch your lip color throughout the day? Well, I can't blame you. Those who live theri lives in a busy schedule would put retouching makeup at the very last of their day's priority lists. I, too, am guilty of this, hence, I use lip stains most of the time. But some lip stains look too bold for a day makeup or maybe those are just the …
Read moreHappy Monday! Can you believe it? We're already on the half-point on the year! Days really do pass by quick so we should make the best out of it, right? Let us all groove to the rhythm of 2014! Today, I want to share with you a product that has been a hit in my makeup life lately -- a lip crayon! Lip crayons are so in today. Companies here and there releas…
Read moreThere are times you just have to leave the old you and embrace positive changes. It might be difficult at first but it is and will always be for the better. A day after I got a year older, I welcomed a major change into my life. It took me months to decide on taking the risk and I cannot be more glad that I did. It might be too early to say, but I like the ground …
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