Flirty Lashes

I get awed when i talk to people who has tantalizing eyes. I mean, their eyes can do the talking! And it distracts me when they got dark full lashes, as if luring me to their charm. Nowadays, we don't have to blame our mother's gene anymore ( if you're a guy who wants to get flirty lashes, i don't know how i'm able to help you). Just head to your pharmacy and you'll see tons of mascara lined up. Thing is, which one works?

So what do you want? Water-proof? Lengthening? Volumizing? I am still searching for the best mascara in the entire world so i have tried several already. Thing is, water-proof works best when it comes to volumizing but i always have a hard time removing it after. Anyway, here are the products i have used

The Face Shop Freshian Volumizing
Go and visit Face Shop and discover that not all items here are expensive. This mascara costs around 350 pesos. This is easily washable and gives you flirty lashes. Tip: Put this on your lashes over and over again, about 4 coats and voila! It's as if you just had an eyelash extension. The brush looks the usual but it will surprise you

Maybelline Magnum Express
I just got to try this since most people say they love this treasure. I got a bit disappointed cuz it's not as special as i thought it would be. i didn't flatter my Chinese lashes that much. It made me think, did i pick a defective one? Though i realized the mascara worked best if i  didn't curl my lashes prior. The brush seemed powerful enough though to get through my lashed but it just doesn't work for me.

Maybelline Cat Eye Hypercurl
I got this waterproof so it works for volumizing. The tip is unsual, looks like a comb. Just one coat, your lashes would curl out. The mascara works! Make sure you put enough mascara on your lashes, too much would make it clumpy

 Avon SuperCurl
Well it does not curl. It;s like a normal mascara and it has a watery substance. Though if you applied it on your lashes, it kinda has this volumizing effect. Not much of a wow-factor for me here

Fanny Serrano Cosmetics

Fanny Serrano is not just the Megastar's make-up artist. He is also an entrepreneur who has his own make-up line. These inexpensive products can be bought at a SM department store near you :) Inexpensive is at 350 pesos for most of the products. Here are my FS staples

FS Blush- in Tropical Rose and Golden Peach
I love peachy shades as a blush because of the sun-kissed effect. Golden peach is a light-colored so i end-up putting on more. When finally i used it all up, i bought the Tropical Rose shade. It has a darker peach shade which i love. These blushes have a shimmery finish

FS Concealer
This is like a foundation/concealer stick. I had to buy this one since this is a COSMO BEAUTY AWARD WINNER 2008. I had to cover my dark under eye circles and dark spots. First, this was pretty much okay but after using it for quite some time, i realized that it tends to cake. If you're in an air-conditioned room, this tends to dry up and leave your face with a vivid concealer mark

FS Eyebrow Powder
I am a frustrated girl when it comes to my eyebrows. I feel lazy shaving/tweezing and my eyebrows is quite "invisible". hahaha So my mom told me to use the eyebrow pencil. We shared a single pencil. Yup, what was i thinking, right? I end-up looking old and my eyebrow looked bright in reddish brown. Also, it was not easy learning to put an arch on your brow. Then a friend, recommended me using FS eyebrow powder. She showed it to me and i wanted to buy instantly! It has 4 shades so you can mix the color that fits your brows perfectly. The compact comes with two little brushes

So if you are searching for a local  inexpensive and impressive make-up line, try the Fanny Serrano cosmetics. Talk to the beauty consultant and i'm sure she knows what you need.

Foundations for Clean-looking Skin

Before, i only use pressed powder. Younger years, i felt that foundations are heavy on your face. The usual cake foundation you can purchase at SM :) Thank God for research and technology. Foundations now feature different "edge" suitable for your need.


I have a combination skin type. Depending on the weather, it can get nasty dry. I make sure that I put on moisturizer everytime i put on foundation. Here are brands i have tried:

Make-up Forever Mat Velvet- said that it is perfect for oily skin. I am not sure that it does have a matte finish. i see myself after 4 hours that my face is oily. They say that it lasts long. I think otherwise. But the coverage is perfect for flaw cover-ups.

Mary Kay- creme- to- powder -foundation. Nice coverage and this has a matte- finish look. Though you have to blend it in faster because it tends to absorb into your skin quickly. Not recommended for people with dry skin




Pond's Flawless White Foundation- too bad if you are morena, i do not think there is a shade available for you. Only comes in two shades, Ivory White and Rosy Beige. This one i can say stays long after a day's work. Not bad for a 300 peso investment. It does make your face have that certain glow :)

 Maybelline Clear Smooth Foundation- This is a steal for only 249 pesos. This glides perfectly since this has a smooth powder-finish. Not too matte for your skin. Perfect for all skin types