BASIC MAKE UP TOOLS
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Happy New Week! For this week, we are talking about Beauty!
Ladies, moms, wives life may be so busy but it’s not an excuse to look
“losyang” or look wasted. Maybe you are a stay at home lady and thought nobody
will see me or care how I look? Let me tell you, there is someone who will see
you and that is yourself! If you don’t like the person you see in front of the
mirror, you may not know it but it has an effect on how much you are motivated
to live life to the fullest. You may have a lot in your hands but I believe
when you just try to incorporate a short beauty routine everyday it will make a
difference. So this week’s post is dedicated to Basic Beauty. With all the
resources available now, it’s quite overwhelming. We don’t know what to buy,
what to use what and so my goal is to help you make it simpler for you. Let’s
get started.
To begin, let’s talk about Basic Make Up Tools. Here’s my list
FOUNDATION
APPLICATOR
There are different types of foundation applicator and this
depends on what type of foundation you use. Different texture needs different
tools. So first, check which foundation you want to use and then choose the
tools. For fluid foundation, like Revlon Color Stay foundation (this one is my
favorite) you need a wedge sponge or a beauty blender. It’s best to wet the
sponge before you use it but if you don’t have time, feel free to use it as is.
For creamier foundation, example is Revlon Photoready foundation, foundation
brush is the best to use for that airbrushed effect. This definitely gives the
most flawless effect in my opinion but it takes time to blend it well. For
powder foundation or for mineral make up, use a powder brush. I prefer
synthetic (not only for animal cruelty issues) but it picks up the right amount
of powder and makes application easy breezy. I know most powder foundation
comes with a sponge, but this sponge makes foundation looks cakey; the powder
brush gave a more natural finished. Most beauty guru will say that your fingers
is the best foundation application. While it is true, it requires practice to
learn that and I don’t recommend that because it takes more time to do that.
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| I normally uses wedge sponge and mine was from Nippon |
BLUSH ON
BRUSH
This is for blush on in powder form. Please do not choose base on
what your favorite beauty blogger used or which is the cutest of them all. What
to consider is the size. There are different sizes; some are smaller than the
others and some are just too huge. Choose a blush on brush that covers your
cheek area. If you have smaller face, you may need a smaller blush on and if
you have bigger face, please choose one that is appropriate to your cheekbones
and that will make application easy. A big blush on brush covers my full cheeks
with colors, while smaller ones (normally the travel size ones) take a little
more time to build up in color so please, choose the right blush on brush size
(tongue-twister anyone?).
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| I prefer medium size blush on and I love ones from Marrionnaud |
EYESHADOW
APPLICATOR
I know most eye shadow pallet comes with a sponge eye shadow brush
but they are not useful. I still recommend having an eye shadow brush, the flat
one for better application. This will pick up right amount of product and will
make smooth application to eye area. Again, choose one that is suitable for
your eye size. For small Asian eyes, you need to choose smaller eye shadow brush and
for round eyes, you can choose the bigger ones. Test it before buying it by placing it near your eyes.
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| This flat eye shadows are from Landmark except for the white one which is from Suesh |
BLENDING
BRUSH
This is a dome shaped eye shadow brush and normally used to apply
shadow on the crease. this is important in eye shadow application. If I am to
choose between flat eye shadow and a blending brush, I will choose a blending
brush. Anyway, through practice you can learn to apply eye shadow with your
fingertips but it is difficult to blend eye shadow without the blending brush.
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| All brushes from Landmark |
SPOOLIE
This looks like the mascara wand and is normally mistaken as an
extra mascara wand. Ladies, this spoolie is used for eyebrow application. this
will comb and shape your eyebrow.
ANGLED
BRUSH
Angled brush is use for eyeliner application and for eye brow
application as well. Choose ones that has a soft bristles. Since we use it in
near the waterline, a soft bristle will less likely to hurt your eyes.
EYELASH
CURLER
Last but not the least, an eye lash curler. This also came in
different sizes and shape so choose one that will fit your eye shape. What
works for others may not work for you. Shu eumura eye lash curler works best
for most eye types except for people with small eyes. For small eyes, choose Shiseido eye lash curler.
I know this are expensive ones, this is for illustrative purposes only as to
the shape of the curler, so feel free to look for other brands with the same
eye lash curler shape.
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| I use curler from Fanny Serrano. Great dupe for Shu uemura |
That’s all in my list. For concealer application, the best is your fingertips, for lipstick, no tools needed use it straight from the tube. This tools works for me whether I’m doing a simple day make up or something for a special occasion. Just like the usual, feel free to comment below.
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