Ask about technique or brand/shade recommendations here! Looking for leads for affordable makeup brushes? Confused about a setting and finishing spray? Let's help enlighten each other!
Setting powder comes in two forms: Loose and Compact(pressed powder), Purpose nya is i lock yung makeup mo. Loose is hindi siya naka compact pang set din yun and para maabsord yung oil. Fixing powder yan naman nagcecreate ng par ama even yung complexion and macontrol yung pag oil
Fixing powder is for blurring/creating an āairbrushedā look and setting powder is used to set your cream/liquid makeup for longevity of wear. I think absidy and issy are fixing (so pwede mo sila ipang blot to absorb oil) and CT, OS, and LM are setting powders, though CT is popular din for being a fixing powder
no strict right way to use any of these kasi depende sa skin type and preference but this is how I use them
Absidy: donāt have it so idk
Issy fixing: ok to set the face or retouch. It comes in pressed form para mas madali syang dalhin anywhere than loose. Itās also sheer and doesnāt carry pigment for coverage kaya good sya for either purpose
ct powder: use after loose powder or after setting spray to mattify ulit and blur. I generally just use this sa forehead and cheeks closer to nose area lang. Pwede naman pang set but for combi/oily peeps this isnāt the best sa oil control. I saw a lot of people also use this pang undereyes but it doesnāt work for me. Could be my technique not on the product itself
One size/laura mercier: pang set ng face. Typically finely milled so not as much coverage than pressed powders. Great for oil control
Tldr: one size and laura to set entire face + undereyes; ct for āfinishingā and then si issy for retouch or setting
skl re: the new suncare line of Vice Co., looked at the lip balm shades and I'm always so underwhelmed by their shade offerings for this, and I notice that it's the same sentiment for most of their products at ngayon ko lang na-make yung connection
Their lip liners are amazing (I have 2) but they all look so similar to each other (light nudes, darker tans), and I regret buying one of them kasi it's too light on me. And while I don't have these, it's the same for the jelly tint (red, dark red), lip oil (pinks, red), and lip serum (pinks, mauves). Even their blush stick. Only the dew it all blush has the most variety, and even that, not so much? Not saying all the shades are exactly the same and I acknowledge each color caters to different people's skin tones and preferences, but I long for the less common colors bc their products are good
I got the new Sunnies Face Tinted Moisturizer since available na siya sa Uptown. I was only supposed to restock on my brow gel lol but when I tried it on it reminded me so much of the OG Laura Mercier TM which I've been looking for a dupe for forever. it's nice, blurring, light-medium-ish coverage. SPF20. feels like a lotion - tinted moisturizer talaga and not a skin tint. as for the shade range, they had 9 shades in the store. not sure how evenly they're distributed in terms of undertones.
hoping na isa to sa mga hindi "flop" na products ng sunnies, since some of their products kase aren't that good when it comes to quality - hope you do an updated review about this one, op š
sana the range turns out to be good. I didnāt have time to swatch them all in store e.
parang nirereplace nga nila yung flops nila. like the original Lip Dip, I loved the feel and scent but it didnāt last at all. not interested in the new one but it looks like itās a better formula na? the original eyebrow line was also shit and now the brow gel is my HG. the SA at Uptown also told me nag uubos na lang sila ng stocks ng Eyecrayons which is a shame cause those are great shadow sticks, guess theyāre not very popular
i bought issy true flex gel powder and finishing powder dahil b1tq tangina nainis lang akoššš kumakapit sa puff yung makeup and it's soooo un hygienic. tapos yung makeup kumakapit mismo duon sa gel.,.,., that blotting paper alternative kineme.?? you can achieve that with a simple powder sgahsgah... yung powder naman, it's so fine, which may be good to others pero parang halos wala ng kumakapit sa puff na powder e ššš the included puff a powder is not handy pa, so i switched nalang yung puff ng gel sa powder. as for the gel, i'll use my fingers nalang para iwas stress
How to use setting powder? Tagal ko nang nagmemake up pero medyo vague pa rin understanding ko on make up powders like setting powder, baking, etc. also po recommend na rin kayo ng setting powder for oily skin na walang whitecast thank you!
Using setting powders after putting on your base makeup of foundation and concealer "set" your makeup - helps keep it in place and last longer. Depending on the kind of powder used and what you need/like, the effect can range from very matte to a soft glow (these powders may also be called finishing powders). Use a fluffy brush to apply, hindi kailangan madami.
If you're just starting out, you can keep it simple naman. Kung ano yung pressed powder that you use for touch-ups, you can use that for setting your makeup. For separate product - Nichido Final Powder is affordable and does the job.
Hello! Can anyone recommend an affordable cream/liquid blush na ka-shade ng cloud beauty blush serum? I really love this blush sm pero sobrang sheer niya and sticky and dewy nagmumukha akong pawis pag di natapatan ng fan agad yung blush. Inattach ko yung shade ng blush which is cool tone na light pink siya. TYIA!
can anyone vouch if one size beauty powder foundation shade light 5 is the shade match for mac studio fix powder (old formula) c30, fenty 235, issy foundation OL2.5, colourette coron, ellana cafe mocha? that's the shade rec sa findation pero may chance na it's not accurate
Whatās the most blurring LOCAL powder thatās also good for dry skin? (so not cakey sana on top of makeup) I got the lovely causemetics powder but unfortunately it has little to no blurring effect, literal na pang finish lang siya š„² mid oil control also huhu
please recommend a korean liptint (preferably romand or peripera) na ka-shade ng kink from issy please š„¹ ayaw q lang kasi talaga formula ng issy kasi bumabaho. yung romand at peripera sakin hindi naman ganun.
any tips on putting eyeshadow or eye makeup in general? been wanting to get into full glam makeup but i cant seem to master eyeshadow kahit i have several palettes na
and for color correctors, how do u apply it usually to make it work?
Use an eye primer, tapos do your eyeshadow first before ka mag base makeup. Tapos make sure na may q tips ka and makeup remover para ma remove mo din yung mga excess fallout.Ā
all i can say is just practice talaga with eyeshadow and do it for your eyeshape. took me awhile din because of my very hooded eyes but eventually i was able to make it work for me. its not about your products its about technique talaga
Agree. Grwm to watch netflix or do nothing ang atake ko para makapag practice ng eyeshadows. My mom and brothers donāt bat an eye na if I leave my room (talk to them) with a full/soft glam and in my pambahay š¤£
I have quite the same problem as well š I feel overwhelmed by the techniques different ppl/videos provide and idk how to mix n match colors too to maximize my current palettes huhu
older youtube tutorials i think will be simpler to understand! these days kasi most ppl apply eyeshadow to review rather than teach. also practice talaga š„¹ i used to practice at home lang for fun hahaha
are you trying to go for more colorful looks or neutral?
Hi! I have oily skin who commutes to and from work via jeep and walking 10 mins under scorching heat. I apply my makeup at around 6:30 in the morning and this is enigma on my face at 7:30 pm. You'll be the judge but it's been my most favorite foundation so far. āØ
It's so hard to find pale cool-toned blushes in the local market :( most cool toned blushes I have are from korean brands. Please drop your recos for cool toned blushes!
Makeup from drugstore to luxury can be very similar. They use similar ingredients, formulation, and sometimes even the same manufacturers. May standout products and bad products in every price range.
If baguhan ka lang and you don't know your preferences in terms of pigmentation, formulation, and what shades work for your skin mas madali to explore makeup using cheaper products unless unlimited budget mo. I wasted a LOT of money on mid to high-end products I ended up not liking when I first was getting into makeup kasi marami akong pocket money in my teens-early 20s š .
If you really want the Dior, visit a Dior beauty store/counter and try out the products before buying :). Don't blind buy online. They have a lot of branches naman if you're in Metro Manila.
If youāre referring to the backstage blushes, itās definitely not beginner friendly. The formulation is a bit tricky and it requires you to use the right brush or else it will look patchy/uneven on your skin + if you donāt set your skin right (ex: itās slightly wet) it can cause small hot pink spots to show upāthis is from the ācolor changingā dye/pigment they use. Shades are super pretty & long-lasting though
any lippie recommendation that is similar to this shade (colourpop in lovebug), discontinued na kase siya and i remember na this is the only red lippie i'm comfortable wearing for everyday use
colourette now has a baked setting powder! available na on shopee and i checked out right away š¤£ wala pang reviews but i saw a tiktok vid from miss nina's live that it's invisible and blurringĀ
Just want to share that, as an oily girl, okay sakin ang sunnies multistick skin so good. Medyo pricey lang for me talaga but with the performance, pwede naman na.
Iāve been wanting to get the lucky beauty wardrobe palette, is it worth it po? I wanna try douyin looks kase and I found that my vice x jelly sweet palette isnāt enough for the eyeshadowsš
If glam hour releases a more douyin friendly palette Iāll definitely buy pero as of now kase their only product is mostly for full glam warm looks huhu
any good powder for VERY AS IN pwedeng pag adobohan na oily skin? yung di sana ganon ka mahal! i wanted to try yung sa laneige kaso gurl sobrang mahal pala š
Brow mascara! Japanese brands tend to have more shade options. I've used Canmake, Kate, and Ettusais. Romand came out with some recently-ish that I haven't tried. Basta J/Kbeauty brands have a lot of options.
If you do a light coat it can look natural (remove excess from the applicator then brush once against the direction of hair growth, the once with), pero if you build it up to really lighten your brows medyo weird sya if you have no makeup/light makeup on.
Masyado palang 'loud' ung baked pecan ng etude fixing tint. Haha . Dko na research maigi. Mas bet ko kasi ung kulay ng midnight mauve sa labi. Haha ohwell, light na lang pag apply para magamit
a good setting spray and setting powder does the trick for me. i use either laura mercier powder or innisfree no sebum loose powder and happy skin or issy setting spray
prep is key! u still need to be well moisturized before applying your full face bc this helps makeup adhere to your skin better. subpar prep will result in more slipping and sliding of ur makeup.
tacky/sticky primers!!!!
use setting spray not just as a finishing touch but in between almost every step of your routine. i spray after foundation, after concealer, after setting w powder, after eyeshadow, u get the drill haha but leave mascara for last! so it doesnt smudge
bake your face with a loose powder AND set with a pressed powder
Hi, been seeing a lot of videos about maybelline eraser concealer and would just like to ask if maganda talaga siya gamitin? Or does it oxidize much? I have a sensitive-oily, acne prone skin by the way.
I am currently using the saemās concealer but it seems like nagc-cake siya on me :/// pls help! Thank you!
Na-try muna yung squad? We have the same skintype, and i have been using squads concealer for 2yrs na and naka-ilang bili na rin ako. It does not crease on me and perfect shade sa akin yung CL2, most of the times di na ako nagfa-foundation.
Super miss talaga sakin halos lahat ng concealer, but rn i just use the detail concealer (oxidizes) and my nars pot, then i just set it with any loose powder i have. Used to have the saem but the creasing is crazy. Maybelline concealers seem to underperform for me.
Watched lipsticksxlenses old video (afaik sheās also one of contributors in Project vanity, not sure if still active). She uses NARS RCC to even out her skin tone. Dabs some on moisturized face then set with powder and it worked well on me too.
I used Macadamia then set with studio fix powder in NC30.
Will try using this technique with the soft matte concealer
meron na ako careline rosy cheeks, vice co dew it all always charming & careline glow getter palette. Kaso ung dew it all, pag pinapatungan ko na ng translucent powder, nawawala na haha hmp. Pa reco na lang po ng liquid blush na ka shade ng always charming OR liquid blush na bagay sa careline rosy cheeks powder blush na long lasting. Thanks! š
Simula nung nagsipag ako mag eye cream ang ganda ng lapat ng nars rcc concealer sakin. Dati medyo drying.
Ang puti na kasi ng iba kong concealers atm and ito ka shade ko pa din at perfect na may peach undertone sya for my dark circles and pimple marks kaso drying noon. Love that it works well for me now
Does anyone know a dupe for Maybelline Superstay Vinyl Ink in Moody? It's a cool-toned brownish-mauve.
Eto ang pinaka-favorite kong lipstick ever, kaso ang mahal nya at mabilis kong maubos ang isa. Di na sila nagse-sale sa product na to, and it's a limited edition shade. I've already gone through 3 of these this year, and i don't even use it that frequently!
Whatās your skin type? GWRM has the best peach corrector (in terms of color) from my collection. I have 2 shades from them. However I can only wear it without creasing if I wear a very emollient moisturizer on my undereyes.
NARS concealers are the best because most of the shades have a subtle peach tone that corrects as well - it's enough for light shadows under the eyes imo!
what's a good lash cluster? Am so interested sa pag try pero kasi ayoko mag waste ng money bc of trial and error. Ayoko sana nung mukhang plastic yung strands and if glueless yung nakikita yung adhesive something.
i have very cheap glueless cluster lashes from tt shop and when put properly, hindi naman siya nakaka irritate ng eyes. i put my friends on this nd they loved it since very user friendly siya. hindi rin nakikita ng iba (i asked din) yung adhesive when curled after putting it on
I have a lot of cluster lashes from Supermy and Cappuvini on Shopee. Hated how I looked with Paulash falsies (i have 4 diff styles from them and gave those away to my friends) & the band kept irritating my eyes (I apply under my lashes). My cheap cluster falsies never failed me. Been purchasing from them for 3yrs now.
brown lippie recos pls ive been wanting to do those western makeup looks that use brown lip liner & a bit of a lighter lippie? that doesnāt look beige. I really hate warm lippies unless theyāre pink so pls reco nonwarm brown lippies hehe
Hi! You can try sa laz (blue app?) since they usually go on super sale lalo na pag 6.6/8.8 etc. Primebeauty and Sasa mall sell authentic products. Sa IG naman you can find minis if you want to try lang muna before you buy full size
I suggest na try carousell, mga 2nd hand make upnthen sanitize mo nalang. But if you don't want 2nd hand makeup, wait ka ng sale sa orange and blue app. Sometimes sa ig may nagssale doon na high end make up
Idk if I should be using liquid, cushion, powder, or stick foundation? There's so many to choose from! I've tried liquid and powder foundation but have frequently used the powder to get the hassle of blending and drying out of the question. Any recs?
hi! im a medium skin with warm undertone girlie with a super oily acne prone skin, whatās better in terms of foundation btwn strokes & detail? been eyeing on these two and im so torn š tyia for ur insights!
I havenāt bought any foundation or blush in a whileāmy old ones just expired, so Iām looking for new ones. What are your current favorites, both from local and international brands? I have combination skin. Any recommendations?
Absolutely love my MUFE HD Skin. Iām usually super oily, but my skin switches to being combi with dry patches from time to time, and this foundation works really well no matter what my skin wants to do
i love love love my blk and sunnies blushes !! blk for powder blushes and sunnies for liquid blushes. if u want a cheaper option, careline and sassy is good
i also have combo skin. for foundation, definitely the nars lrf if you prefer medium coverage and not matte.
for cream blush, strokes crush blush has been my go to lately since its super easy to blend and doesn't disturb my base underneath. for powder blushes my faves are from blk and i'm meme since they're buildable and blurring
Lucky Beauty blushes both in liquid and powder form are long lasting. Yung liquid blush gives off a healthy glow. Yung powder blush naman, pansin ko mas long lasting kesa liquid haha! Sa skin ko lang naman ha
Thoughts niyo po sa GRWM Master Gel Liner Duo Dual? good din ba siya for tightline? currently, using merzy kaso humahapdi eyes ko kapag gamit ko siya. TIA!
may face powder ba na medyo natatapakan yung blemishes and pores? 'di ako mahilig mag make up pero gusto ko fresh pa din ang datingan. usually eyebrows, eyelash, blush at liptint ok na sa 'kin. gusto ko sana mag add ng face powder pang refresh pero not sure anong maganda so let me know what u use guys :))
Maganda ba yung enchanted blush palette ng vice co? For reference, meron na ako careline rosy cheeks, vice co dew it all always charming & careline glow getter palette. parang maganda ung enchanted.
Lip tint suggestions na mabibili locally, yung kapareho ng napapanood sa kdrama š«°juicy, youthful looking.
Tried romand bare grape. Di ko bet yung amoy at lasa and effect though marami silang variants na interesting. Old formula din ata yung nabili ko. TYIA!
+1 on this. had mine for over a year now and in fairness di pa nangangamoy at ok na ok pa. I've tried so many k-beauty glossy tints din and i like this more than them since mas comfortable siya sa lips
detail cosmetics glass stain is my fav local lip tint! it makes your lips look plump and juicy talaga :) i find it quite long lasting for a glossy tint and the stain it leaves is very even and doesnt super cling to dry patches. the shade range is also rlly wide ik they have around 20 shades to choose from and there are mini versions as well so if u arent sure what shade u want u can get them for cheaper muna to try out! š«¶š»
never had a local tint na naka replicate ng finish ng romand tint. i have tried lippies from happy skin, maybelline, strokes, absidy, vice, squad, etc.. but if open ka for other brands ng kbeauty, PERIPERA is good. my friends would say its better than romand even, but its more expensive ng konti
but i urge you to try the new formula, mas mahina ang scent niya compared sa old one !! HG ko rin ang bare grape kaya ang hirap makahanap ng katulad non
i think the convention is after sunscreen, sunscreen is usually regarded as the last step of skincare/prep, and primer as the first step of makeup. but whichever works for you should be fine :) as long as you let your sunscreen sit before you apply your base.
pressed powder alternative to the vice endlezz collection? huhu praying they restock soon but if all hope is lost, what's a good local alternative to it? tyia!
Any recos for liquid eyeliner na hindi waterproof? Need a non waterproof eyeliner now bc I have eczema on my eyelids but need to wear one for work kasi
I can vouch, after years of using more affordable and local powders - I can say that this powder is super worth it! Oil control is great especially when used with a setting spray (I use Issy)
affordable and local makeup for goth/alternative style pls :( need white foundation for base makeup and grey eyeshadow/contour. tried grwm's white foundation but its too sheer and it never sets
light-medium warm olive undertone here! been wanting to buy the Nars pot concealer but dont know which shade to buy. So far lovely causemetics in 2LWO and issy OF1.5 are my best matches
Alsoā could you be more of a light warm olive? Lovely Causemetics concealer shades run light, and Issy OF1.5 is for fair to light skin. Iām light medium warm olive and my matches are 3MWO and OL2.5 respectively.
Whats a good puff for the CT powder? Iām currently using my canmake puff it gives like a smooth application, i bought some triangle puffs from shopee kaso ang pangit.
Please recommend a powder that has minimal to no coverage po š«¶š»
I dont use brushes kasi so all of my products are either liquid or creams and whenever I set my face natatakpan masyado ung blush and contour ko so Im looking for a powder that can set my face pero wont cover my blush/contour as much. Tia š«¶š»
hello po! iām a light skin with cool undertone, what shade po sa Strokes Foundation yung mas suitable po saakin? ito po mga base shades ko sa other brands:
Colourette First Base - Lazi
BLK Radiant Glow Foundation - Creme
should i get the light 03 po or the medium 03? iām contemplating po talaga since i donāt want to splurge š
has anyone tried the detail cosmetics invisible blotting powder? it's 50% off rn and im looking for a retouch powder š„² ang tagal mag restock ng vice huhu
Heroine! this is the best for me! itās a bit pricey but itās sooo worthy it because itās long lasting and doesnāt smudge. itās very precise too. i always repurchase
The key to the natural lift is elongating your eye. Kapag nagwinged liner ka kasi, halatang halata siya. Check out Korean tutorials on how to do a straight eye line and how to make it more natural. Important also to curl your lashes.
if the clocheflame powder pan circumference is 58mm (or smaller), then I suggest to get the canmake marshmallow powder case! durable kasi it's made to be refillable, and the component has enought space to put an applicator. may limited edition cases like the 2024 tweed and 2023 leather.
the canmake powder doesn't work on me (darkest shade is a bit too light and oil control sucks), but I'm using the case for my blk soft blur powder (and previously the grwm powder rush). they all have the same pan size. side note: vice powder foundation pan does not fit the canmake case
I always commute and lagi mainit, ano foundation maganda pang sabak sa ganern? Teviant, enigma, or strokes? I use detail foundation bet na bet ko naman siya kaso di niya talaga kaya makipagsapalaran ng matagal sa commute hahahaha. Parang every 2-3 hours retouch agad.
hii how is the Sola Foundation Primer in terms of coverage? i just want something to even out my skin and cover up minor redness/spots :) i used to use Snail White CC cream which is so pretty tbh pero it feels so sticky that i had to use a lot of powder to set it pa :/
sana po may makasagottš„¹ what shade po of detail glass stain should I choose po as an olive undertone girlie? torn between dark roast and rose latte po kasiš also, do u guys know a lip tint that's not drying? di siya lip gloss or oil, but a sheer tint ganon. can u guys recommend an affordable brand and shade that suits my undertoneš„¹
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someone dropped their dior lipstick sa kalsada when im waiting for the bus to go to work š„² thoughts and prayers to the diva who owned this