Makeover! Rhel Got Better!

Meet Rhel...

Rhel is a natural beauty. She has that girl next door look which makes your head turn towards her whenever she passes by.

For the longest time I wanted to give her a makeover because she's just so beautiful. And I'll surely regret not giving her one.

She just celebrated her 5th year with her current company so I decided to give her a makeover as a reward.

The look that i'll be giving her can easily turn from sweet to sexy by just changing the lip color.

Rhel's makeover are separated in several sections for easy navigation:

Rhel's Eye Make-up
Rhel's Brows
Rhel's Skin
Rhel's Lips
Rhel's Hair
Rhel's Style Guide

Keep on reading to know the step-by-step makeup application I did for her.

For Rhel's look I wanted to bring out her inner sexiness so I use eyeshadows with shimmer on in. I also put emphasis on her crease by darkening the area for that bombshell-like doe eyed look. Then i line her entire eye with black pencil and wing her gel liner out for that sexy cat-eye effect.

Since her eye is already making a bold statement I wanted to diffuse the look a little by putting soft coral color on the lips to maintain her sweetness.

For Rhel's look I mostly used NYX Professional Makeup Make-Up Artist Kit (shown in photo above).

To help you know which eyeshadow I used, I'll mark each one (check above photo) and call each eyeshadow by the mark for easy reference.

Rhel's Eye Make-up: Holiday Sexy Look!

Follow the steps below to achieve her eye make-up.

Step 01:
Prime the entire eye area (enclosed in white dots as shown in the photo above) with NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin Tone using medium size concealer brush. Then gently pat as you spread the primer to even out the application.

Step 02:
Using synthetic blending brush spread Maybelline Color Studio Eyeshadow in Bad to the Bronze evenly on the entire eyelid (enclosed in white dots as shown in the photo above). Once the cream eyeshadow is dry, pat the lid with NYX Eyeshadow #B5 (choco-bronze shimmer) using Flat Eyeshadow Brush like Artnet 112 or Flat Blending brush like Mac 217.

Step 03:
Then line the upper lash line (enclosed in white dots as shown in the photo above) with Maybelline Expert Eyes Soft Khol Eye Pencil in Black. Smudge Eyeliner using brush like Fanny Serrano brush 14.

Step 04:
Then blend the line softly while adding it with NYX Eyeshadow #D3 (black shimmer) using small brush like MAC 228. Blend it with the eyeshadow on the lid.

Step 05:

Using MAC 219 pencil brush color the crease with NYX Eyeshadow #C5 starting from the outer eye area going to the inner eye area. Blend it out from the outer eye area towards the inner eye area.

Step 06:
Apply Fanny Serrano Honey Glitter individual eyeshadow (enclosed in white dots as shown in the photo above) starting from the brow bone and blend the eyeshadow (shimmer) towards the crease using blending brush like Artnet 154 or MAC 224.

Step 07:
Then line the lower waterline (enclosed in white dots as shown in the photo above) with Maybelline Expert Eyes Soft Khol Eye Pencil in Black.

Step 08:
Smudge the pencil that goes beyond the  waterline and add NYX Eyeshadow #B5 on the lower lash line (enclosed in white dots as shown in the photo above) using MAC 224 brush.

Step 09:
Then add NYX Eyeshadow #D3 on the outer lower lash line (enclosed in white dots as shown in the photo above) using small MAC 228 brush. Blend it gently with the eyeshadow applied on the lower lash line but stop before it reached the middle area.

Step 10:
Using MAC 201 eyeliner brush, apply Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner in Black on the upper lash line (enclosed in white dots as shown in the photo above). Wing-out the gel eyeliner for that cat-eye effect.

Then Curl your eyelashes with Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler. Apply 2 coats of Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara (let the mascara dry for 3 to 5 seconds before applying the second coat) from roots to tips (do not wiggle when applying when you want a more natural finish). Add false eyelashes to your liking.

Below is the finish look:

Finished Eye Make-up with Eyes Close.

Finished Eye Make-up with Eyes Open.

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For Rhel's Brows:

For her eyebrows I use wet n' wild ultimate brow kit powder in Ash Brown. I use the lighter one using MAC 208 brush. I first fill in the highest point of the arch towards the tip of the eyebrow before filling in the part near the nose.

Tip: Try to draw the shape first and check if you like it before putting more eyebrow powder. It's always easier to pack colors than removing the excess. I hope this helps.

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For Rhel's Skin: Fresh Flawless Skin!

Note: Step 01 should be skin prep and I will write about this on separate blog entry.

Below are the steps to achieve "Fresh Flawless Skin":

Step 01: I prime the entire face using Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer in 001.
Step 02: I use Dermacolor corrector/concealer on the under eye area to reduce the dark circles.
Step 03: I use L'oreal True Match Foundation in N7 on her skin. Slowly building the foundation up as needed using MAC 189 foundation brush.
Step 04: I put on concealer on under-eye area, corners of the nose, corner of the mouth and spot correcting on areas that need concealing using MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC35. Make sure to blend it well with the rest of the skin.
Step 05: Then set the foundation and concealer with Ben-Nye Banana Powder.
Step 06: Then I put bronzer under her cheeks to bring out her cheek bones. Then I blend the upper edge where the bonzer ends with Maybelline Peachy Sweetie blush (peach colored blush) and added more blush from the apple of her cheeks towards the temples using Nars Yachio brush.

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For Rhel's Lips: Sweet Pout!

Note: You should put lip balm like Carmex after skin prep.
 
Below are the steps to achieve "Sweet Pout" lips:
Step 01: Line the entire lip area (upper and lower lips) with Etude House Lip Liner in Natural. Purse lips together to distribute lip liner evenly.
Step 02: Apply Kryolan Lipstck in #LF401 (nudel-coral shade). Purse lips together. Repeat this step twice or thrice depending on how long you want your lipstick will stay.
Step 03: Then add a coat of Kryolan Lipstick in #LC132 for that hint of orange. Purse lips together.
Step 04: Set lipstick by pressing tissue in between your upper and lower lips.
Step 05: Apply Etude House clear Lip Gloss in the Middle of your lower lip.

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For Rhel's Hair: "Upper East-side" Volumes!

Tip: Start with Hairstyling so that you will have enough time to set your hair rollers. Then finish hair after you finish applying your makeup.

This is similar to Michelle's hairstyle from previous makeover entry (click here). The hairstyle is versatile enough that can be worn whether you have long or shoulder length hair.

Below are the steps to achieve "Upper East-side Volumes" Hair Style:
Step 01: Spray hair with water to make it damp.
Step 02: Apply hair mousse.
Step 03: Blow dry hair using Babyliss hair blow drier and round large pig hair comb.
Step 04: Then separate hair into different groups. Then curl each group of hairs using Babyliss hair curler or Babyliss flat iron. After curling or ironing each group of hairs use rollers and roll each group and set it for few hours. Use large size rollers on hairs near the face and medium size rollers on the back.
Step 05: After you finished curling and putting hair rollers, spray it with Hair Spray to help the hair hold the curls.
Step 06: If the hair is all set, remove the hair rollers. Then slightly brush the hair with large paddle brush.

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Style Guide: Rhel's Looks!

I once again collaborated with fellow stylist James Reido to mix and match Rhel's wardrobe. We also asked Rhel to bring her favorite clothes, shoes and accessories so we could help her mix and match her wardrobe.

Below are the looks that we created for Rhel:

Look 01:
Party Dress from Greenhills - Php 350.00
Necklace from Divi - Php 200.00
Bangles from Landmark - Php 150.00

Look 02:
From Look 01 just add Black Jacket from Solo (Glorietta) - Php 1,500.00

Look 03:
Casual Dress from Landmark - Php 400.00
Gray Blazer from Maldita (Glorietta) - Php 1,500.00 to Php 2,000.00 price range
Necklace from Divi - Php 200.00
Bracelet from Online Store - Php 100.00

Look 04:
Casual Dress from Landmark - Php 350.00
Bangles from Market Market - Php 150.00
Beaded bracelet from Market Market - Php 100.00
Necktie worn as headband from Armando Caruso

Look 5:
From Look 04 just add Black Blazer from Express - Php 1,000.00

Credits:
Images: Henry Anima II
Hair & Make-up: Henry Anima II
Styling: James Reido

What do you think of Michelle's look? Please leave a comment.Also for alternative products to get this look just leave a comment and I'll give get back to you.

I hope you like Rhel's makeover and I'm sure you'll love recreating her look on yourself. I am looking forward for your comments.

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Review! Top Tomato!

 

What do you think of red lip color? There are a few ladies that I know of are afraid of red lip color simply because red intimidates them or they think that red is just too bold for them. I can’t really blame them. Red with tone not flattering to one’s skin tone is bound for disaster.

My make-up instructor introduced me to Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato one day. She told me that this red lip color is flattering to most skin tone. She even wore it in class and I instantly fell for it.

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato

I went to the nearest beauty shop after class to check it out. I found out that it’s kind of expensive but the beautiful color it gives to my instructor’s lips gave me enough push (courage?) to purchase it.

What Revlon website says about it:
· Food-proof lip color with a built-in, ultra-conditioning topcoat;
· One-step application- No topcoat required for comfortable wear;
· Stays comfortable and wears beautifully;
· Does not feather or fade; no touch-ups required, even after meals.

Revlon Website

Top Tomato is in liquid form. It’s truly red without any orange or mauve or pink tones. It has blue sparkly little things on it but once worn and has dried on the lips you hardly notices it. It dries into matte finish and very flattering to most skin types. It even makes your teeth looks whiter!

Most of my clients told me afterwards that some of their friends were raving on how good they look with Top Tomato on their lips. They instantly become head turners themselves. Even boys started noticing them.

What Revlon website says about it are mostly true except that the formula makes some of the lips dry. Since most mattes and long wearing lip colors tend to make lips dry, Top Tomato is no exemption. So I advice you apply generous amount of lip balm first and leave it for a minute or two before applying Top Tomato to moisturize and protect your lips.

You also need to know that Top Tomato is kind of hard to remove, especially when you did not apply lip balm or moisture prior to wearing it.

I also noticed that the color adopts to skin type of the one wearing it.

Below are two of the clients I have who haven’t tried wearing red lip color before that I convinced to try Top Tomato and love it. They both look absolutely gorgeous with it.

 Lizle (Left) and Jedda (Right) wearing Top Tomato

Follow the steps below to get their gorgeous looks. Ratings, pros and cons after the tutorials. 

Get Lizle's Evening look:

Lizle wearing Top Tomato

Lizle loves to emphasize her fair skin, so red lip color will definitely flatter her pale skin (think of Snow White). But she hasn’t tried red before so she’s not really sure how she could pull it off. I reassured her that she would look beautiful on it.

She has a combination skin so I combined liquid and mouse type foundation for her skin.

I prep her skin first to make sure that her make-up will last since she will be partying all night. I applied a generous amount of lip balm on her lips to prep it for her matte red lip color later.

Then I used corrector under her eyes and set it with loose powder. Then mix two different colors of liquid foundation to match her skin tone. Then applied mouse foundation on her T-zone for the oily part of her skin. I applied concealer under her eyes extending up to her temples down to sides of her nose for flash photography during the party (you don’t want that dark shadow under-eye look on your photos, right?). Then spot concealing on areas that needed more coverage. Then I set the foundation and concealer with loose powder. Contouring and highlight are then applied.

On Lizle’s eyes:

I first prime her entire eye area with NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin Tone.

 NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin Tone

After the primer was set, using Dollface 88 Earth Color Palette, I put brown (skin tone) matte eye shadow (1). Then applied golden shimmer eye shadow on her lid towards the upper lash line (2). The same eye shadow is also applied on her lower lash line. Then lightly applied black matte eye shadow (3) from the outside corner of her lower lash line stopping ¾ towards the inner corner. Then using the same black matte shadow I apply tight lining on her upper lash line for full lash effect. (See image below for eyeshadow application with number guide for step by step application.)

 Dollface 88 Earth Color Palette

Then applied black cream liner on her upper lash line and flicked it slightly towards the outer corner for wing effect.

 ELF Cream Eyeliner in Black

Lengthening (first coat) and volumizing (second coat) mascaras are generously applied before putting on false eyelashes to finish the eye make-up.

 Maybelline Volume Express Hypercurl Mascara

Then I filled in her eyebrows with dark brown brow color.

On Lizle’s lips:

Since her lips are well moisturized already, I used a red lipliner to shape her lips. Then applied Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato at the center of her lips and filled the red of her lips using a lip brush. I applied a second coat after the first coat dries for long lasting lip color.

Finally applied blush on her cheek for that flush from within look.

Listed below are the products used on Lizle to get the look. You may click on the product name for more info about it.

Face Primer: L'oreal Base Magique

Corrector: Nyx concealer in a jar in Orange, Elf concealer corrector palette using the Green one, Jazzy photo ready in PR-001

Concealer: Covergirl and Olay Simple Agless eye concealer in 215

Foundation: L’oreal Revitalift and Maybelline Dream Mouse

Powder: Nars Loose Powder in Eden mixed with Fashion 21 in #1.

Contour and Highlight: Dollface

Eyes: Nyx Eyelid Primer, Dollface 88 Earth Color Palette

Eyeliner: Elf Cream Eyeliner in Black

Eyebrows: Wet and Wild Ultimate Brow Kit

Mascara: Maybelline Hypercurl Volume Express

Cheeks: Maybelline Blush in Peachy Sweetie and Creamy Cinnamon

Lips: Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato, Nichido Lipliner in Red

Get Jedda's Day look:

 Jedda wearing Top Tomato

Jedda will be having her second baby’s 1^st birthday party that day. She opted for a simple look with browns on her eyes. I suggested red lip color to go with it but she told me she hasn’t tried red lip color before. I told her we try it first and if she doesn’t like it then we replace it. She ends up loving it.

She has a normal skin (not oily, not combination) so liquid type foundation will suit her skin.

I prep her skin first to make sure that her make-up will last since she might be partying all night while taking care of her two girls. I applied a generous amount of lip balm on her lips to prep it for her matte red lip color later.

Then I used corrector under her eyes and set it with loose powder. Then applied liquid foundation to match her skin tone. I applied concealer under her eyes and spot concealing on areas that needed more coverage. Then I set the foundation and concealer with loose powder. Contouring and highlight are then applied.

On Jedda’s eyes:

I first prime her entire eye area with NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin Tone.

NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin Tone

Then I put brown (skin tone) matte eye shadow from Dollface 88 Earth Palette.

 Dollface 88 Earth Color Palette

Then using Kryolan 10 Eye shadow matte palette, I applied TV brown (1) matte eye shadow starting from the upper lash line and smoke it out just pass beyond her crease below the brow bown. The same eye shadow is also applied on her lower lash line.

Then lightly applied Anthracite (2) matte eye shadow from the outside corner of her lid and blending and fading it towards the center of the lid. The same eye shadow is also applied on the lower lash line ¼ of the outside corner. Then using the same black matte shadow I apply tight lining on her upper lash line for full lash effect.

Then Highlight (3) matte eye shadow is applied on the brow bone and blend it towards the TV brown matte eye shadow applied earlier. (See image below for eyeshadow application with number guide for step by step application.)

 Kryolan 10 Piece Matte Eye Shadow Palette

Then applied Highlight shimmer eye shadow on top of the brow bone just below the arc of the eyebrow.

 4U2 I-Pro Contemporary Palette

Then applied Maybelline Eye Studio black gel liner on her upper lash line, thicker line on the outer corner and fade into a thin line towards the inner corner.

 Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner in Black

Volumizing mascara is generously applied before putting on false eyelashes to finish the eye make-up.

 Maybelline The Hyper Curl Volume Express Mascara

I shaped Jedda’s eyebrows with dark brown brow color.

On Jedda’s lips:

Since her lips are well moisturized already, I used a red lipliner to shape her lips. Then applied Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato at the center of her lips and filled the red of her lips using a lip brush. I applied a second coat after the first coat dries for long lasting lip color.

Then I applied two colors of blush for that flush from within look.

Listed below are the products used for this look. You may click on the product name for more info about it.

Face Primer: L'oreal Base Magique

Corrector: Nyx concealer in a jar in Orange, Elf concealer corrector palette using the Green one, Jazzy photo ready in PR-001

Concealer: Covergirl and Olay Simple Agless eye concealer in 215

Foundation: L’oreal Revitalift

Powder: Nars Loose Powder in Eden mixed with Fashion 21 in #1.

Contour and Highlight: Dollface

Eyes: Nyx Eyelid Primer, Kryolan Eye Shadow Compact, 4U2 I-Pro in Contemporary Palette

Eyeliner: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner in Black

Eyebrows: Wet and Wild Ultimate Brow Kit

Mascara: Maybelline Hypercurl Volume Express

Cheeks: Maybelline Blush in Peachy Sweetie and Creamy Cinnamon

Lips: Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato, Nichido Lipliner in Red

Have you tried  Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato? What do you think of it? 

If not, go ahead and try it. It's definitely worth a try.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Pros:
-Amazing Red Color
-Long Lasting
-Flattering Red Color
-Makes Teeth Looking Whiter
-Does not Fade
-Food-proof
-No need or less retouching

Cons:
-May cause lips to dry
-Pricey

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