My Everyday Makeup Routine

     This is actually my first makeup tutorial post! Let me give you a back ground on my makeup "journey." When I was in high school, I always received makeup from my mom in the US. She would send me Maybelline and Covergirl mascaras and eyeliners, not that I knew how to put them on. It wasn't until my freshmen year in college that I started taking interest in wearing makeup. I had on simple makeup: powder foundation, mascara and blush. That was it! Then, my mom introduced me to Youtube beauty videos that I took more interest in the art and started learning simple techniques here and there. The first ever Youtube beauty guru I've ever watched was fafinettex3 or Aubrey, in real life, a Filipino beauty guru based in the US. Then I subscribed to the Fowler sisters, Elle and Blair (allthatglitters21 and juicystar07 respectively), Michelle Phan, Julie of julieg713, Kandee Johnson, the Pixiwoo sisters to name a few and I haven't looked back since. I am an official Youtube beauty channel fiend, watching a ton of tutorials everyday! I have subscribed to a ton of channels on Youtube all focused on beauty and fashion. Long story short, I have been influenced by this new form of media with regards to makeup. Watching on Youtube is like getting free makeup lessons from makeup artists with the likes of Lisa Eldridge without ever leaving the comforts of your own home.

     With that out of the way, here's my everyday makeup routine! I love to keep it simple and looking fresh and awake. My makeup routine has evolved ever since but I still keep it within my comfort zone, prefect for everyday.

  

Letting go...

...of my beloved mascara, that is. :)) So much for the dramatic title. Haha. Anyway, I am talking about my L'oreal Voluminous Million Lashes in blackest black.

RIP Oct. 2011-Apr. 1, 2012 (LOL)

     I got this tube from my mom who's in the US. Can I just say that I love these drugstore mascaras that are not available here in the Philippines. Yes, Covergirl is available here, but heck, it's over priced. What I do is I ask my mom to send me products from drugstore brands like Maybelline and L'oreal, instead. I cannot express how much I loved this tube. It wasn't hard to remove (can be washed off with water) but it stayed on very well. With lids as oily as mine, and a weather that's so hot and humid, this actually never smudged on me. :) The formula was a bit wet at first, but when applied, it gave me such natural and voluminous lashes. I recommend that you give this a try, if ever you get your hands on them. If only L'oreal will make this available along with all the wonderful products they have from Maybelline, then, I couldn't ask for more.

This mascara has tiny plastic spikes on its bristles. 

     But, as always, good things come to an end (drama). I knew that this was dying out on me because a few days ago, I noticed that it started flaking from my lashes. I have another mascara reserved after this died. But it was a pain to take off so I wouldn't dare use it everyday. I'm talking about the Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus. 

Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus

     This is a wonderful mascara, gives me volume and length, but, I didn't want my lashes to go bald. When I got the chance awhile ago, I immediately rushed to a department store. I already had my sights on a couple of mascaras from Maybelline and Covergirl. I had no problems with the Maybelline price tag, but since I was using the same one before I got my L'oreal Million Lashes, I decided to give others a try. The Covergirl Lash Blast, on the other hand, as I've said earlier, is too over priced for my taste since my mom had access to it and she can send me a tube the next time she sends us goodies. I also keep in mind what Michelle Phan preached on her YouTube channel once, that you don't need to buy an expensive mascara since you're just going to throw it out after a few months of use. With those thoughts in mind, I decided to check out my last candidate, the Prestige My Biggest Lashes in Very Black. 

Price: Php 450 (from The Beauty Bar)

     And yes, this came home with me. :) 

     I'm excited to give this a try since I saw good reviews for this. This has a huge brush, which I love on my mascaras. I can't give you close-up shots of my eyes yet since our lenses take wide shots, rather than close ups. But hopefully, soon I can share with you how this goes. If only someone would bring Sephora here to the Philippines, then we're all set in make-up heaven. :)

     What's your favorite mascara? 

Love lots,
Maple 

What's in my makeup bag?

Hey there! Just wanted to share with you the stuff I have in my makeup kit. So here's what my makeup kit looks like. It's an Estee Lauder striped pouch with a little flower stuck on the side (my mama gave it to me):

Hello makeup bag. :)

Here's how it looks like inside:

Please forgive me for the lack of knowledge of taking photos. :))

Let's move on the products inside :) What I have in my kit are the ones I use on an everyday basis that's why I carry them around with me which makes it a lot easier when I'm running late (which I always am ^_^).

Face Products:

Clockwise: In Your Face Cosmetics Duo Fiber Kabuki Brush, Maybelline Age Rewind Cream Powder in Nude, Smashbox O-glow gel blush, NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Red Cheeks and Natural Rice Dual Wet&Dry Foundation Powder in Cypress Beige

 Eye products:
            I carry around a lot of eye products because I love accentuating my eyes. :) Aside from my NYX cream blush, my eyeliners and mascara are my next favorite things. :D

Top to Bottom: Ellana Eye Primer, Etude House Styling Eye Liner in Pearl White, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Brown Black, Etude House Proof 10 Eyeliner in Black and Loreal Lineur Intense eyeliner in Black

Maybelline Magnum Volum Express Waterproof Mascara in Black and Revlon Eyelash Curler

Lastly, my lip products:

NYX Round Lipsticks in Tea Rose (Left) and Fig (right), brow shaper, Victoria Secret lipgloss in Blush and Skin Food lipgloss

That's all! So, what do you carry in your makeup bags?

Love lots,
Maple