My Recent Bridal Fair

I recently joined a Bridal fair in Megamall. I offered free makeup trials for future brides. I also gave freebies to those that booked on the spot.

Some of the makeover makeup I did. Before and after photos.

Laura Mercier foundation & loose powder review

 When you are looking for a foundation, consider the 3 C's. Color, coverage and consistency. The color of this foundation ranges from pink to yellow based to suit different skin tones. Although I find that they have limited shades.  Coverage on the other  hand is impeccable. It is medium to full coverage and it is very blendable and so easy to apply. As soon as I applied it, it covered my age spots and pimple marks. I was told that this foundation can also cover those with rosacea, melasma, age and liver spots.

If you need more coverage, go ahead and apply a second coat and it will not cake.  Also, it did not settle on my fine lines as all! So thatt's a big plus for me.


It is water based so it will not make your face look or feel oily at all. Also, since its creme, its hydrating enough that those with dry skin will love this product. Setback is price is a little steep, P1800 per tube and you just need to give the tube a good shake because sometimes, the water settles and when you press the tube, only water comes out. Aside from that, I highly reccomend this foundation for all skin type. I used this foundation and after 6 hours, I still look fresh and  matte. The finish is very natural looking, although you must use a translucent powder because anything heavy will defeit the purpose of it looking natural.

As for the liquid foundations, it offers a wider range of shades compared to the  creme foundation. Coverage is light to medium but its still very good because the finish looks very natural as well. Since its oil free, I can recommend this to those with oily skin. As for the consistency, its very light & feels like second skin.You just need a tiny amount because the product is very pigmented.  It did not settle into my fine lines as well and this is the foundation I will use for everyday. After 4-5 hours I still didnt need to blot my face or retouch.

But I find  the liquid  dries up easily upon application. So its better to use your fingers or a damp sponge when applying. If you need more coverage, you can just add another coat. If you prefer a full coverage, better opt for the silk creme foundation.  

Laura M. loose powder is very fine and is a great combination for the liquid and creme foundations. Although my all time favorite is still makeup forever HD powder, this is the powder I will use for everyday.

Makeup Forever Duo matte Powder Foundation

I bought several Makeup forever products recently and one of them is their Duo matte powder foundation. I used one before and this is my second one. Usually, I use MAC studio fix powder because it gives just the right coverage for me, but this powder is just as good if not better.

There is of course a downside, but let me discuss the good ones first. I love this product because it gives medium to full coverage. The trick with powder foundations is that, you conceal your imperfections first, before you apply it on, contrary to liquid foundation application.

You can wear this foundation for several hours, even outdoors and will still give you that matte finish. I wore this for 7 hours and I did not even need to reach for my oil blotter.The product absorbs oil and give you a matte finish, thus the name.

If you want a more  natural looking finish, use a brush. The way to do it is to use a medium paddle powder brush & swirl it unto the pan to pick up the product. If you use a big powder brush, it might be too messy. Tap the excess as usual.

If you choose to use a sponge or velour puff, pat the powder on and do not sweep it across your face.

But  if you do it this way, do not overdo the application because it will make you look cakey. This product is good but like any other product, if applied wrong, will not give good results.

Downside, I find it expensive. Mac studio fix is about P1,900 the last time  I bought one ( still not cheap) this one is P2,200.

Apart from that, I will recommend this product to those who has oily, combination skin. If you have dry skin, avoid any powder foundations.

Flawless Skin Protecting Foundation by Bodyshop

Bodyshop is one of my favorite stores. I buy my bodywash, toiletries, scented oils & candles from this store. They offer a lot of discounts & rewards lately I wonder if they are still making money. Anyways, it does not diminish my love for their products.  I don't own any Bodyshop makeup though, until recently. 

So I would like to review them one by one. First I want to review their Flawless Protecting cream to powder foundation. After using it twice, I fell in love with it. Let me discuss a few points why it is  a great product.  

 As far as performance is concerned, it gives the skin a radiant finish. After I applied it, I instantly saw the difference. My face look brighter and my skin looked  fresh & well rested. 

I used this twice for my day makeup and after 5-6 hours of  running errands, I never needed to blot my face ( I use clean & clear by the way) . It glides on smoothly  but be sure to apply a day cream/moisturizer first. It dries as a powder & its up to you if you still want to apply a setting powder, but wearing it alone is fine.

It has both both UVB/UVA broad spectrum SPF 15.  It has Maruba oil that helps repair the skins moisture barrier. it is also infused with vitamins A, E & F that encourage regeneration of skin cells. So what does it mean? It makes you look good & its good for your skin too!

So isnt that a treat? 

I do not recommend this product to those with Dry skin though. If you have Oily or combination skin, this would be perfect.

My shoot with Iya

I love this look. I really want to recreate this look and do a tutorial. Just need spare time! :-)

I used diamond powder, pink glitters and white powder pigment.

this look is one of my favorite. I used a bald cap & used airbrush makeup for this look.

This is a day look. I did a tutorial on this look at my channel in you tube.

Christmas gift suggestions 2010

My attempt to document my many different looks!

Look one: Bright lips! Occ lipsticks in fushia and some tinted moisturizer ( Nu Skin ), liquid eyeliner in black.

Look 2: Revlon fushia lipstick, cover girl berry cream blush, bare study paint pot from Mac, taupe eye shadow from Mac, Mac fluidline in black & mascarra from Maybelline.

Look 3: Foundation duo matte from MUFE. Concealers bobbie brown peach and Clinique airbrush concealer. Blush is cinnamon from Cover girl and peach from Mac. Eyeshadow in bronze from Smashbox, champagne gold pigment ,liquid liner and  Lipstick glazed up all  from Mac. Blush is a bronzer from Mac as well.Mascarra from Maybelline.

look 4:Same makeup but I topped the glazed up lipstick with a red lisptick from Mac.

look 5: Tinted moisturizer, O-glow from Smashbox, The Bodyshop glitter liner & Mac liquid liner in black. Lipstick in snob and dazzle glass glos both from Mac.

Look 6: tinted moisturizer (nu skin) smashbox O-glow, Mac liquid liner & Maybelline mascarra. For the lips, Max factor lipliner and Mac Pro Lipstick in Red. I added a red gloss on top from Revlon for the extra shine.

Grace and JR wedding

I met Grace at World Trade Center. She was very sweet and she was so nice. I did airbrush makeup on her and I was glad that on the day of the wedding, her skin was a little better . 

BEfore & after photos, Amys wedding

Classic Bride

Christmas Party Makeup

For Meryll (Mega Magazine Deputy Editor) I used a Makeup forever Duo matte foundation and set it with NC30 Mac loose powder. Before that, I used primer on her T-zone because she has oily skin, I used Smashbox oil free primer. For concealers, I used Bobbie brown peach for under eye are, and MAC nc30 for spots, red marks.

Since Meryll is Pale. I wanted a natural warm blush so I  used Cover girl cream blush in Cinnamon and Loreal golden peach blush. For the eyes,  I used bronze and golden brown from Smashbox quad and eye wish palette and topped it with MAC champagne gold for  a little bit of shine. For lashes, I opted to use Mac mascarra and some falsies.

For the lips, its Revlon Nude and Victoria Secret gold gloss.

For Ck ( Advertising head of Mega Magazine)

Kryolan foundation and Cinema secrets loose powder. MAC nc30 for concealing and peach Bobbi brown for under eye.

Eyeshadow is MAC barestudy, as base and matte brown from Smashbox eye wish palette and MAC espresso for the crease. Mascarra is from Maybelline and some false eyelashes. For the lower lashline, its a bronze cream eyeliner and bronze eyeshadow, both from Smashbox. SInce the lips is very strong, I balaced the makeup with pink cheeks. I used Cover girl cream blush in Berry and prestige powder blush.

For the Lips, I used Lancome Red Cherry, Truco Red liner and Revlon Russian Red gloss for the extra oomph and shine

Some more pictures..

Holiday inspired nail colors

These 3 colors are my latest favorite nail polish. Since its holiday season, I chose to sport metallic and
sparkly colors. What is so great about these 3 shades are that they are all quick drying.

This deep brown color with gold glitters looked very festive yet still safe because of the brown base.Bought this from Elianto for P100, discounted from P199.  I also love the bottle design. I was not able to take a picture but the top has a floral carvings and as you can see, the cap has a floral design as well. Really feminine. I think this will be a  a nice gift idea for christmas.

This silver metallic shade is P325.00, quite steep I know. But  like the color very much. I had to choose between this silver metallic and the other silver shade but it looked like a foil, so I bought this one instead. Unfortunately, after trying it on for a day, the color faded. Well, I didnt put any clear polish on top, but the other two polish from Elianto did not fade at all, even without the top coat.

This Emerald green shade with gold glitters is from Elianto as well. I am not really a fan of green nail polish, but lately, im loving it a lot. I even bought another green shade, but will feature next time, since its not sparkly or festive.

I will feature more  colors of nail polish next time that we gals can wear this Holiday, that is great for parties. Maybe  I can also come up a nail tutorial.

Behind the scenes Globe G-cash shoot

Kathleen our model and her sister stylist Karen..

David Fabros, our photographer and me, goofing around during break. David and I go way back, when I was still the Marketing Head of Bobson. I've known him for more than 7 years.

This is Karen before makeup..

Karen's many faces.. here I used MUFE foundation, MAC nc30 loosepowder, Covergirl cream blush with Prestige pink blush on top. Loreal eye shadow for the eyes. I used the golden pink shade as base and the  medium brown for the crease. Lipstick from Loreal, Rosewood. Mascarra is from MEGA volume Maybelline in black.

I intensified the blush a bit and change the lipcolor into red by  Lancome and then I topped it off  with Revlon Russian red lipgloss, which is my personal favorite.

Here I just added a darker shade of brown, espresso from Mac at the outer corner .For the lips, I used Loreal Toffee and Revlon mineral lip glaze.

For more of Kathleen's pictures, please check my facebook page, Beauty makeup and so much more!

Behind the scenes from Amy & sams wedding

Amy found me at a bridal expo last June at the Wrold trade center. I did trial makeup on her and she booked right away. I was so happy she liked the makeup very  much. David on the other hand was a very good friend, who bailed me out of a problem. 3 days before the wedding my hairstylist partner cannot make it .Good thing David (who is a photographer by profession ) helped me out and he agreed to help me with the hair.

First time for me to witness a muslim wedding. I did the makeup for Amys friends as well.
For more official pictures, please visit my official online portfolio, ochielaraya.multiply.com.