When your down, dont wear a frown. Just put a little lipstick on.

The thing i love most about makeup is that it brightens up your day, not just your face.
A little liquid liner, purple and earth tone eye shadow, and white eyeliner in the tear line can open up the eyes.
Conceal, color correct, contour and a hint of peach blush will make your face glow.
Frame your eye makeup with a soft brown brow.
And last but not least lets not forget your favorite and classic red lip.

I don't know about you guys, but makeup cheers me up when I'm a little down.
Stay gorgeous bloggers! ;)

Back to basics

One of the first things we learn about when we do makeup is how to make your skin look flawless and glowing. After your basic skin care regimen you are ready to start applying makeup.

To create a good base you only need to remember the "4 C's " and their functions.
The reason i teach this way (in steps and word memory) is so it will be easier to remember.

1. COLOR CORRECT -
usually comes in a pallet of 4 to 5 colors like orange, yellow-orange, green,lavender  or pink. although this is an extra step used by professionals, it will help even out your skin tone and remove any unwanted blemishes and discolorations.

If you are a beginner and don't know the function of each color, just Imagine a color chart.
Ive painted one out for my students as an example;

Before you begin, Define the colors and blemishes on your face.
For example; Acne and pimples are red, and eye-bags have more of a blue violet undertone. Now that you have defined them its time to color correct them. Color correction is just canceling out unwanted colors by using their complimentary colors.
In basic color theory, Complimentary colors are colors directly opposite from each other.
Like Green - red, Orange - Blue and Yellow-orange to Blue-violet.

2. CONCEAL -
Once you have color corrected and camouflaged your blemishes and discoloration now you can conceal those areas with your tone of concealer. This helps the foundation look seamless.

3. COVERAGE -
This just means applying your foundation. I usually do it by applying one or two pearl sized drops on a flat surface or the back of my (clean) hand. I like to add a drop or two of moisturizer to keep my skin looking a bit dewy.
Using a flat top foundation brush i gently buff it in all over the face including the jawline and neck. When your satisfied with the overall coverage you can now apply a light dusting of loose or translucent powder. This step is called "Setting"  or "Sealing"  the makeup. You can also use your compact powder and sponge for this.

Remember to set the concealer and foundation around the eyes, mouth and nose because these areas are prone to creasing or crinkling.

4. CONTOURING -
This is the last step in base makeup application used to bring out or recede certain features of the face. Its actually Highlighting and Contouring.
For example if you have a wide forehead or round jawline you can use a matte bronzing or contouring powder to hide or recede them.

I will be doing a post about Highlighting and contouring later on.
Thanks for reading this! I hope you enjoyed and learned.

Next post: Non traditional bridal makeup look featuring my friend Tanya Silverio.

Pamper your skin

When i hear the word "Makeup" the first thing that comes to mind is flawless skin.
Since i am an image consultant, not only do i teach people how to apply gorgeous makeup looks for different occasions, but i also enlighten them on skin care and maintenance.

Makeup is next to useless if you don't take proper care of the skin underneath it. Although makeup can make skin tone look even and natural, it cannot hide bumps and enlarged pores from acne, pimples and improper skin care.

Skin care is a life long commitment, so you should be prepared to be married to your daily skin care regimen. Rethink some habits that may be harmful to your skins wellbeing.
Habits like chain smoking, drinking too much alcohol and sleeping with makeup on can Dehydrate skin, cause it to age faster and cause discoloration, making you feel and look unattractive.

I ALWAYS do basic skin care before every makeup application and i highly recomend you do too. it will protect your skin and allow your makeup to look much better.
Skin care is fairly easy. All you have to do is remember three words:

CLEANSE, TONE & MOISTURIZE.

1. Cleanse - Removes prior makeup, Dirt and oil. You can use either an oil based or astringent based makup remover or wipes. This can be done before or after washing your face, but i prefer to do it before.

2. TONE -Our skin produces oil because its needed to lubricate and plump up the skin and give it a glow. But too much oil can attract dirt and polution and give you a greasy shine that isnt too appealing. Toners are an astringent solution that removes any residual oils or dirt on the face (Especially on the T-Zone)

3. Moisturize -  After removing any exess oil its good to replenish them by moisturizing. Apply this cream especially to dry areas of the face and leave it to be absorbed for a couple minutes before makeup application.

OTHER GOOD DEEDS YOUR SKIN WILL THANK YOU FOR

• ICE YOUR FACE - Passing ice over your skin before makeup application closes the pores so that no dirt or makeup can clog them.
• HOME FACE SPA - if cold closes pores, heat opens them up. Wash your face using a face towel and warm water so that you are sure any trapped dirt and oil are removed. Just remember that you have to close your pores with cool water afterwards.
• FEED YOUR SKIN - Make sure to include skin friendly food in your diet. Food like fruit and vegetable that contains a lot of good nutrients and water, Milk, yogurt, fish and other protein.
• "B" STANDS FOR BLOOMING - A great way to improve your skin, hair and nails for that overall healthy glow is to take B vitamin daily. It helps hair grow more lustrous and keeps skin clear and healthy.
• BEAUTY SLEEP - Need i say more? This one is self explanatory. When we sleep our cells get a chance to rest and regenerate. This is when our body tries to repair any broken capilliaries and such (eyebags are broken capiliaries under the skin.) Try to get enough rest (at least 7 to 8 hours) so you will not only look fresh but feel great too.
• EXFOLIATE - Its good to exfoliate at least once or twice a week because it invigorates your skin by bringing blood back up to the surface as well as removes any old and dead skin cells from the surface so new cells have room to grow. A good natural exfoliant are coffee grounds. You Can get them free at your local Starbucks!

Thanks for checking this out.

To follow: Back to basics

sleepless night.

Well im feeling restless thinking about what my first tutorial post will be. I cant decide if I want to do a glam look, a special effects look or an era look. I guess i can either roll the dice or ask my friends for advice. Hehe.

Anyone still up please leave a comment and help a gal out. ;)

My film 180 Students

My FILM 180 basic and special effects class

I made this quick music vid for my AM and PM film 180 class.

I'm just so proud of them. Most of them have never even picked up a makeup brush before and after 4 months they have done and achieved so much. I hope you keep striving for perfection and are ever resourceful and creative! Watch this vid to see some of their awesome works.

Birthday trip

I recently celebrated my birthday in Hong Kong and i had such a great time!
The fun started with the trip there with my younger brother, my niece and my parents. We got the works when we arrived at the airport. Luggage, check in and immigration assistance, and we got to wait for our flight in the business class lounge with all its free wifi and buffet glory. I mean who wouldn't like free apple juice and mini panini's??

We spent an amazing 4 nights and 5 days in Marco polo hotel in Kowloon. Aside from spending time with family, seeing the sights and shopping till we dropped, I'm glad i got the best birthday surprise from my friends.
I have been in Hong Kong a few times over the years but i have never experienced the night life. On our last night there my friend Marie who was in flown in for some work contacted me and coaxed me out of my cozy hotel room. My dad had just flown home for work so it was just me, my mom and siblings. We went to lan kwai fong for some dinner and drinks with my girlfriend.

mom took the kids back to the hotel before the MTR closed down and bid me good night and reminded us several times to take care and be safe. When we got to the Dragon-I, i wasn't expecting to get a life size birthday present. A few minutes after getting into the club, Marie asked me to accompany her to the restroom. when we got back to our table one of my best girlfriends popped out at me like a jack in the box! She totally surprised me. Made sure Marie got me out that night, resisted the urge to post pics or stats on social media and i was genuinely touched that i almost teared up.

We spent t the rest of the night literally popping bottles of Dom Perignon and having a blast dancing and making conversation with several attractive individuals. The best part of the night was that i got to take my birthday present home with me! We spent my last day there having delicious Ramen lunch and doing some last minute shopping.

But the highlight of my trip was really all the makeup i found. I got both basic and special effects makeup. In my next post im going to show you the good finds i got and their use and other details. Stay tuned!

Hi guys! This is my first makeup and beauty blog and I'm excited to talk to you all about what i love. but first, heres just a little info to get to know me:

I am a makeup artist and film maker who teaches basic and special effects makeup for film. I have been doing professional makeup for 6 years now and aside from taking a course in cosmetology in 2012, all my skills are based on years of research, practice and experience. I discovered my passion for Special Effects Makeup and Prosthetics while i was taking up my diploma in Film Making at the International Academy of Film and Television in Mactan Cebu.

Being a film student, i know of the challenges of having to make a good film with all the elements and working with a small budget. It has taught me that nothing is impossible with creativity, imagination and resourcefulness. That is why i teach my film students in that way. You don't always need expensive materials to have an amazing outcome. You just need to love what you do. And i totally love Horror and zombie films. I eat blood and gore for breakfast. Haha (totally kidding by the way)

As a film maker i believe that when it comes to makeup, there are two sides to that coin. If you have SFX makeup to make your monsters, witches and zombies, you need to balance it out with beauty and glamour makeup. Thats why the first thing i teach my students are the basics of makeup. (Color correction, Concealing, Contouring, and Coverage)
It really comes in handy when we get to the special effects portion of the course.

I have had some experience working in the art department of my film schools sister company BIGFOOT Productions. I love building things from scratch out of something I've designed. But the real adventure comes when you are looking for resources and materials to fit the budget.

I took up an intensive course on screenwriting because i have always loved writing and am a frustrated writer. i started art, painting and drawing at the age of 10, and have been a movie junkie since before i can remember. Aside from makeup and special effects i love film editing, sound design, and production design. I've always been hands on in almost every aspect of film and one day hope to have my own school and production house.