Me and make up

As early as 10, I got introduced to using make up in the classroom and come highschool, it became a requirement for girls to put on basics (foundation, blush and a hint of lip color). Ironic as it may sound, they were even more strict with the rule in PE class. I hated it.

Until college. All thanks to youtube and its gurus, I got so inspired with putting them on but so frustrated at the same time because I can't seem to get the look no matter how I "hard" worked. I figured it was probably the lack of tools I was using so after finishing college and my short trip, I bought basic eye brushes and cheap ass palettes from the department store and watched every youtube video I liked from the start--too much of them, in fact. I didn't want to get a MAC palette on my first try, because they're pricey and I don't think I'd deserve them then. Sure I have a few products, but I rarley use them (except for the lipsticks). My make up philosophy is the same as Lauren's lipstick mantra (http://iambourgeois.com/), either you get them really cheap (say, $1-$5 for a tube of lip product) or really expensive. Anything else in between is just a waste of money.




Yesterday while trying on falsies and my grad dress. Haha! Haven't fully fixed my eyebrows that's why they still look "fake". Photo from my cellphone camera so I apologize for the crappy quality. Now that I kind of "know" my make up, I am thinking of getting a MAC quad. But what I really really want right at this moment are just two things.


MAC Studio Sculpt SPF15 Foundation. It's 40ml (I have 30ml BB cream and I have it for almost a year already with regular usage) and gel-based, so it feels less cakey and gives sheer coverage. Great packaging as well. My current studio fix foundation glass bottle sucks, plus I forgot to buy a pump in the states (MAC is a bit overpriced here, fyi) and now I'm on a search for a substitute. I failed twice already.


MAC Lipstick (Costa Chic). Red lipsticks never worked for me. My mom gave me a tube of MAC Red but had to return it to her because they look awful on my lips. I have nude, pink, and bright pink shades so now I need a peachy-coral shade.

I was supposed to get the two last December but me and my cousin had a little misunderstanding. I mentioned via e-mail I wanted MAC as a pasalubong but he thought I was referring to the laptop. Of course, he didn't get me a gadget and instead gave me a Hilfiger tote. It was too late when I had to tell that it was the make up because we were already picking him up from the airport. Le sigh. I hope another set of relatives pushes through this month so I can get them already! Hahaha!