Tag: makeup artist tips

Beckoning the start of the new season, MAC Cosmetics has rounded up some of the biggest beauty trends from the Fall/Winter runways in New York, Paris, Milan, and London. They brought in Regan Rabanal, the Senior Manager for Makeup Artistry for Asia

A makeup artist's kit is never complete without powder. After all, we do live with perpetually hot and humid weather, so setting our makeup is a must if you don't want your look to melt off. You have plenty of options for

Creating a bulletproof look on oily skin is serious business. You can't just apply any product and call it a day, because if you do, you could end up with a full face of grease and melted makeup after a few hours.

We've already lost count of the number of ways we can apply blush. But that's exactly the beauty of it—you have an endless list of techniques to consider. You can pattern application according to your face shape (read our guide about that here),

While some might argue that you can learn everything about doing makeup on YouTube, nothing still beats the interactive experience of studying and practicing techniques with a qualified instructor. Thankfully, we're not short of makeup classes here in Manila, so you have

The models at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show are some of the most gorgeous women in the world, but every year, they all spend hours in the makeup chair to take their looks to the next level. Why exactly do they take

Makeup artist Albert Kurniawan is known for his expertise in bringing out chinita eyes. In fact, one of his most loyal clients is Heart Evangelista. Check out how he makes Heart's peepers look larger than life!Kim Chiu also turns to Albert for

Four international makeup artists take your holiday makeup game from day to night.Planning to paint the town post nine to five? Estée Lauder’s Bobby Wang gives you a fresh start for the day. Stay true to color with your foundation no matter

We know how annoying it is to apply your favorite mascara in the morning only to see it already smudged on your lower lash line by 11 a.m. But before you toss it out and look for a "better one," take note

With the abundance of highlighters on the market, cheating your way to glowing skin has become simpler than ever. One swipe on your cheeks is all takes! The rather challenging part is making that beam look real, like you're actually glowing from

When shopping for foundation, nothing beats the accuracy of swatching the color in person. That said, with the advent of online shopping, there will come a time when you'll be tempted to buy your base online. The problem with that, of course,

If you're someone who feels quite intimidated by blush, our best advice is to either change the color/formula you're using, or change how you're applying it. You'll be surprised at how big of a difference these things can make! To show you

Are you an aspiring photographer, a rookie makeup artist, or perhaps a budding fashion stylist who doesn't know how to make it big in the industry? Don't fret because Sara Black, Jigs Mayuga, and Bea Constantino have you covered! From August 11

When it comes to beauty and skincare, we can count on Korean brands to give results. More than that, we can also learn from their pros! Here, we share a few interesting tips from Banila Co's chief makeup artist Kangpil Kim. (Spoiler: they're

Every chance we get to interview professional makeup artists, we usually ask them to share their own beauty tips and tricks. After all, who wouldn't want a free lesson from some of the best in the biz? That said, when I met

When Patrick Starrr and Alex Gonzaga got together for our May 2018 cover shoot, we really didn’t know what to expect. What did happen, though, was a synergy of two creative makeup-loving individuals who have a lot to say about beauty.Watch the

We all need to have one foundation that adheres so well to our skin that it might as well be part of it. And by that, we don't mean your average longwearing foundation. We're talking transfer-proof ones that really stay put and

It’s a little known fact in social media that our May 2018 cover star Patrick Starrr is quite deft with his makeup tools. As we watched him switch lip colors four times at the shoot, we couldn’t helped but be entranced by

When your eyes need more than a coat of mascara to look alive, don't hesitate to reach for some eyeliner. You'll be surprised how it can define your eyes in ways mascara can't, and you won't even need to draw a wing!

Unlike most celebrities, Bea Alonzo tames her brows the old-fashioned way. Her makeup artist Ting Duque uses an old Hollywood technique that existed way before brow gels and mascaras were even popular, and it's amazing for creating a brushed-up look. Out of guesses?