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MOTD: Ain’t Nothing But A G Thang

30 Saturday May 2015

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Heading to the Pestle & Mortar party, and in dire need of a change in the way I look. I love costumes and makeup/accessories is the easiest way to transform an entire look.

Was feeling very baby gangsta that night, so makeup was inspired by that; 11392773_10152938936912058_9083237354017851643_n

  • Flawless skin: MAC foundation & pro conceal and correct palette in Medium Deep
  • Blusher: NYX Blush in Cinnamon
  • Lips: Loreal in Black Cherry
  • Eyebrows: NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Black/Gray
  • Eyebrow Highlight: Revlon Colourstay Neutral Khakis pallete – lightest colour
  • Lashes: MAC Zoom Waterfast Lash
  • Eyeliner: NYX Super Skinny Marker in Black
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MakeupOfTheDay: Nude Glam

19 Tuesday May 2015

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  • Skin: MAC foundation & pro conceal and correct palette in Medium Deep
  • Lips: Sephora Lipliner in Funky Fuchsia (17) & MAC Pro Longwear Lipliner in Nice’n’Spicy
  • Eyebrows: NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Black/Gray
  • Lashes: MAC Zoom Waterfast Lash
  • Eyeliner: NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker in Carbon Black.

My Lipstick & Lipcare Hacks.

11 Monday May 2015

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largeWhen it comes to lipsticks, I’m constantly on the look for colours and shades that compliment my dark skin. I don’t believe in having rules when it comes to makeup, but I do believe in makeup hacks that will help you find what’s best suited for you. Though wearing lipstick may seem like something that should come naturally, there are several aspects that have to be taken into consideration. Here are some of the tips & tricks I personally use when it comes to lipsticks & lip-care;

1.Picking the right shade.
The back of my hand turns into a swatch palette every time I walk into Sephora or any makeup store. This however is not an effective way of knowing exactly what works best on your face, but helps with finalizing the colours you want to try and also testing the textures of the lipstick. I have darker pigmented lips which means I need a proper high coverage lipstick to make it look good. Trying on the back on my hand helps me see what sort of coverage the lipstick can potentially give.

As an example this lipcolour when swatched on the back of my hand had very good coverage as opposed to on my lips;
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The best way to see what suits your lips, is by actually trying it on your lips. However when it comes to testers, it’s not really something most people are comfortable with trying. I carry makeup wipes, so I wipe of a layer before testing. Alternatively you can just use a tissue and wipe it clean before trying. Most makeup stores already provide tissue for you, making it easy to try on & easy to remove.

2.Exfoliate those lips.
I have a ritual of little things I need to do before I get my makeup done and exfoliating my lips before I wear lipstick is one of them. Having dry lips that crack easily, make lipstick look messy and uneven. I have two ways of exfoliating my lips:

  • I use Vaseline for about 5-10 minutes and then gently scrub it off using a baby toothbrush (because of it’s super soft bristles and small size).
  • Alternatively, I make a homemade lip scrub using a teaspoon of honey and sugar, again gently scrub.2015-05-09 23.15.06

This helps with removing the dead skin and exposes the soft lips underneath. Lip exfoliation should be done weekly to ensure your lips become moist which definitely helps with lipstick application & also to help remove lipstick stains when you want to remove it. Moisturizing your lips after brushing your teeth before bed is a great way to keep your lips healthy. I’m a sucker for the EOS lipbalm, feels good & tastes good too;2015-04-20 08.04.36EOS stands for Evolution Of Smooth, which is a perfect name for this product that does exactly that! It provides moisture to the lips without being sticky & also has a sweet after taste. I got mine from It’s All About Charity. They have a large range of flavours and the best part? All proceeds go to charity!

3.No more lipstick on teeth!
This is a common thing that happens. You get all dolled up, and then bam! Lipstick stain on your teeth when you least expect it. This can be prevented by putting a finger in your mouth, closing your lips around it and gently pulling it out (sounds so sexual, I know but this trick works!). Any residue of lipstick will stick onto your finger and all you need to do is wipe it off. No more embarrassing moments of having lipstick on your teeth!2015-05-09 23.18.21

4.Set It.
Help your lipstick have a longer life span by setting it. Once you’ve applied the lipstick on your lips, blot it, reapply and then hold a tissue over your lips and dust translucent powder over it gently. This enables the powder to gently go through the tissue and help sets your lipstick the same way it does the makeup on your face. No translucent powder? No problem, baby powder works just as well but make sure it’s an extra light coating.

5. Lipliner Lipstick. 
Sometimes my lipliners double as lipstick, and they last longer too! There are times when I fall in love with a specific lipliner colour and am unable to find a lipstick that works with it, so this is my alternative. Just use the lipliner as a base by lightly colour it in, apply a small dab of balm (to keep it smooth and not dry out), then use your fingers to smudge it to give a finishing look.  2015-05-09 23.12.42

Lip game strong,
Harmini Asokumar

MakeUpOfTheDay: Peacock Goddess

10 Sunday May 2015

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  • Skin: MAC foundation & pro conceal and correct palette in Medium Deep
  • Lips: Sephora Lipliner in Belle Beige (13) mixed with Funky Fuchsia (17) & lightly dabbed with EOS lipbalm
  • Eyebrows: NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Black/Gray
  • Lashes: MAC Zoom Waterfast Lash layered with Maybelline Rocket Volume Express
  • Eyeliner: NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker in Carbon Black.

MakeUpOfTheDay: Sultry Red

07 Thursday May 2015

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  • 11147170_10152878004032058_5272632122411987766_nSkin: MAC Foundation & Pro Concealer&Correct Palette in Medium Deep.
  • Lips: LAKME Absolute Matte Lip Colour in Red Hot (43).
  • Eyebrows: NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Black/Gray and light dusting of Sephora matte black eyeshadow.
  • Eyeshadow: REVLON Colourstay in Neutral Khakis (03).
  • Eyeliner: NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker in Carbon Black.
  • Lashes: Maybelline Rocket Volume Express

The Makeup Revolution is here!

09 Tuesday Dec 2014

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Christmas came early this year, thanks to Makeup Revolution Malaysia!2Makeup Revolution was first launched in London & ever since, everyone has been raving about how good these products were, especially for the wallet-friendly prices! I was completely ecstatic when they finally brought it to Malaysia!

The best part (and definitely my favourite part) it’s animal cruelty free! A brand that focuses on catering to the mass public in terms of colours they provide as well as not harming our furry friends, is definitely one that tops my list.

More than just those aspects, hello super cute packaging! I got the Parental Advisory explicit palette that has a flashing logo & changes design when moved;IMG_20141206_220348IMG_20141206_220601

Top off the creative packaging with incredibly pigmented eyeshadow that consists of naked shades as well as some darker coloured tones to allow some flirty colour play;IMG_20141206_220255IMG_20141206_220204I love ‘naked’ tones because they don’t look overdone against my skintone. Perfect for daily use and when I want a more natural, clean look. However, don’t underestimate these neutral tones, though understated, it creates a huge impact when you learn to play with colours. Create bigger eyes, higher brow bone, even deep set eyes; all with some minor eyeshadow tricks.

I played with nude tones as well as some shimmer and a little dash of black to create a smokey eye look;  IMG_20141208_174731IMG_20141208_164304

I also mixed their Bliss lipstick (a pretty, vivid coral nude tone) with my skin-coloured nude lipstick for this gorgeous lip colour. Definitely give their lip colours a try. High pigments & at RM8 onwards.

I also highlighted under my brow, and cheekbones with their Vivid Baked Highlighter. The colour is too light for my daily wear, but perfect when I want to glam out; IMG_20141206_220451

Back to the Explicit palette. It allows you to play it safe, but also get your sexy on. Here’s what a little silver and black smokey eye blending action can create; 1IMG_20141206_235827My verdict of the product: Fantastic! Long lasting, high pigment, easy to blend & at a price that allows me to buy more makeup!

But the question is;
largePart of the revolution,
Harmini Asokumar

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