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Beauty Gizmo

July 3rd, 2008

Mineral Makeup Video : How To Use a Concealer Brush

In my previous post about concealer brushes, I have discussed on how it is used, and what the different sizes are for. This video is a very helpful one because it is very important to apply undereye concealer smoothly on the eye area, so as not to have those racoon eyes.
Another tip for that would […]

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July 2nd, 2008

Sonia Kashuk Powder Brush

One priced-down makeup brush brand that I trust with all my hard, that can save me from my MAC Cosmetics brushes addiction is the brand Sonia Kashuk. They’re not too expensive, but they perform really, really, really well!
The Sonia Kashuk Powder Brush has a unique curvy handle ( very much like a woman’s […]

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June 24th, 2008

And Yet Another MAC Makeup Brush Loot

…well, it was my birthday after all! I had the liberty and license to splurge, and good thing that I was given a chance to buy my MAC brushes at a discounted price from someone who gets them, I think, from the U.S.!

With me are my new MAC Brushes, a MAC 227 Large Paddle Eyeshadow […]

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June 19th, 2008

Makeup Brush 101 : Concealer Brush

 MAC 242 Concealer Brush 
Gone are the days when sponges reigned the makeup scene. I say- no more sponges!!! ( Woops, a brush fanatic here! ) I also don’t encourage people to use their fingers to apply because to be honest, brushes do a better job, and with their make and precision, they are considered a […]

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June 10th, 2008

MAC Brushes and I’m In Heaven.

Just last weekend before I hit the beach, I attended the MAC Masterclass held as part of our makeup education in Lasalle College International.
And boy did I not come home empty handed, even if I’m such a mineral makeup enthusiast.
Because even if MAC still has yet to launch their mineral makeup line here, they have […]

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May 30th, 2008

My Latest Lemming : Smashbox Cream Eye Liner Brush # 9

  Now that I’m in makeup school, I’ve been starting from the basics first before I go wild with makeup. With “The Prime Look” workshop, I was able to use pencil eyeliners to line the inner rims of the eyes as well as the lashlines. Oh gosh, just imagine, if the pencil was sharpened to pointed perfection. […]

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May 16th, 2008

A Cute Way To Dry Your Makeup Brushes

Today was a bad day as I woke up, went to the bathroom, and saw my kabuki brush that I washed a day ago still wet. Still wet? But it’s been a day already! I think my vanity area in my bathroom’s dry enough for water to evaporate, but…darnit.
Anyway, take a look on this […]

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April 10th, 2008

Sonia Kashuk Purse Makeup Brush Set

Sonia Kashuk makeup brushes must be one of the most affordable, yet really, really good ones around. Sold at Target, these babies are not so easy to find, but will definitely be worth your time as you look for it - it gives you the best value for your money.
The make of the brushes, are […]

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April 9th, 2008

Synthetic Makeup Brushes are In For Summer

First of all, would you believe that it’s been scorching hot nowadays that it even pains me to wear makeup? But then, for someone who needs coverage badly, it isn’t an option not to wear makeup, and good thing, I have mineral makeup that gives me the coverage I need, and the assurance that my […]

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April 8th, 2008

Applying Lip Makeup Using Makeup Brushes

It’s been always the easy when when we just apply our lip makeup - meaning the lip liner, lipstick, or lipgloss from their respective tubes/wands, and it seemed adequate enough.But really, I could not forget the day when my aunt demonstrated to me on how lips can be plumped and be really defined, if only […]

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