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New Make Up Forever Technicolor Spring 2013 Palette

By Norah Salazar in Eyes, Eyeshadow, Makeup No Comments Tags: , , , , , ,

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Two words come to mind, BOLD colors and major pigment. When I received the new Make Up Forever Technicolor Spring 2013 Palette, those were my first thoughts. This new palette is loaded with fantastic basics such as brown, beige, white and lilac and your bright tones of yellow, lime green and ski blue – two complementing accents for your makeup stash. Mostly made out of matte tones, an iridescent yellow beige and satiny yellow (limited edition), this is a fantastic array for the makeup lover and everyday woman.

From the Creator and Artistic Director of MUFE, Dany Sanz:

“I wanted to create an electrifying beauty, the kind that emanates from certain women who leave behind a craving for their radiant, magnetic appeal long after they walk out of the room. I imagined a women who could draw every eye and stop short any conversation just by walking by. This Spring, I am paying tribute to color; for me, the undeniable radiance of yellow expresses the overwhelming pull that can create such irresistible attraction and spectacular sensuality.”

I love this idea of bringing basic colors and marrying them to bold spring-like tones. A litle background on Technicolor and the name behind it

Technicolor is a film color process, which saw the light of day in 1910, and has been developed through several decades. It became the most famous process in Hollywood from 1920 -1960. Some classics like Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain… partly owe their success to this technique. Due to the color on the film stock that was overloaded, it was never seen before in a movie.

This palette is available in Singapore at Sephora and the Make Up Forever pro-store. For more info, please go to MUFE on Facebook.

Eye Makeup Using Maybelline Studio® Color Tattoo® 24HR Cream Gel Shadow

By Norah Salazar in Eyes, Eyeshadow, Makeup No Comments Tags: , , , ,

IMG_0168I am a huge fan of cream eyeshadow and pigments. Whenever I do makeup either on myself or a client and want a waterproof, no crease result, I will always use a product that is cream and buildable. For this gorgeous model’s makeup, the brief was no exception, she was going on a fashion show and needed to look perfect for outdoors/ sweating/ flash photography.

On her eyes, I used Maybelline Color Tattoo in Audacious Asphalt, which is like a pewter/ metal. I like this shade lots because not only does it offer subtle shimmer, you can manipulate the pigment into a deep black or even a navy blue using a powder, you just have to blend to build that color and it will work. I blended the rest of this deep smokey eye using some browns in.

Highly recommend the Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadows, good price point and excellent product. Can’t wait for a complete rainbow of colors!

(Hair was by Mark Cheng).

New! Make Up Forever Holodiam Collection

By Norah Salazar in Eyelashes, Eyeliner, Eyes, Eyeshadow, Makeup No Comments Tags: , , , , , , ,

Make Up Forever’s newest addition to its range of products for this upcoming holiday season is stunning! It is an eyeshadow collection named HOLODIAM (limited edition), packed with 3D glitter and it is so beautiful, so unique, if you want to stand out during the party season, this is the product you want! HOLODIAM comes in these lovely shades (and each shade carries different hues, so fun and bling to highest power!). In the photos above, especially my eyes note the range of color, I had the white with the brown gold, it looked amazing after.

#301 Copper: Pink, orange and yellow highlights
#302 Plum: Turquoise, violet and pink highlights
#303 White: Gold, green and blue highlights
#4 Brown Gold: Yellow, green and blue highlights

(I particularly love the white as it can be used as a cheekbone and cupid’s bow highlighter). All the colors add an extra oomph to a shadow base in the eyes, that’s what HOLODIAM is all about! They can be used with a tiny drop of Aqua Seal by MUFE and adding a spray of Mist and Fix makeup setting spray.

Inside my Holiday bag from Make Up Forever was also a set of Aqua Eyes Pencils, these are waterproof must-haves for any makeup enthusiast and collector’s items like the MUFE Smokey Palette. I like them because not only they are smudge free but also can be used on the brows (the brown/ black shades). I also received Aqua Seal which is a liquid that transforms any powder into waterproof makeup. Last but not least came a set of limited edition gold lashes – see all the images below to get an idea. All these lovely items are available in Singapore at Sephora and the Make Up Forever Pro Shop on 36 Armenian Street.

More images of all these goodies …

**Make Up Forever sponsors all my editorial amkeup artist work in Singapore**

Blogger Swap From UK – Sleek Makeup and Makeup Academy (MUA)

By Norah Salazar in Eyeliner, Eyes, Makeup No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , ,


Through Twitter I met a lovely beauty blogger buddy Grace aka All That Slap. We agreed to swap products since I am in Asia and Grace is in the UK, in our case we don’t get a chance to try everything out and both Grace and I are self confessed makeup/ skincare lovers – a perfect match. Here in Asia, we get loads of BB creams, face masks and whitening (brightening) makeup/ skincare, on the flipside not a great deal of good drugstore makeup like British beauty lovers get.

Grace and I agreed on what we wished for, I wanted anything that was British makeup and she wanted BB creams. In my lovely parcel, I got some cool stuff, thank you lovely Grace. My absolute favourite is from Make Up Academy (MUA); this is a British makeup brand I know from SuperDrug UK, very affordable drugstore makeup, bold colors, nail varnish and essentials galore. I got a blue gel eyeliner called Tribe which I loved, (It went on Instagram immediately after I applied it, didn’t need to set it or even put shadow after). You can use it almost as a shadow for the whole lid, I liked the color intensity so much I ended up painting the whole lid. (Sorry for the grainy pic). MUA ships worldwide by the way!

The other product I loved is the Sleek Blusher in Pomegranate, a very deep pink which is super pigmented and matte (bonus). Sleek blushers get compared a lot to NARS due to their pigment and level of quality. Earlier this year I blogged about the Sleek Face Contour Kit – which is another duo that is top notch and reasonably priced I might add. **Sleek makeup is available in Singapore at Luxola.com

Skinfactory Eye Dream Honey Patches Review

By Norah Salazar in Anti-Ageing, Eyes 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , ,


A while back I received this eye mask inside my Bella Box, liked it so much, I ended up getting more. What’s wonderful about Korean brand Skinfactory Eye Dream Patch is the after effect around the eyes which include major hydration, smooth skin and less puffiness. I tend to favor these types of masks as they can be kept in the fridge quite easily and along with the cooling effect, you will notice a big difference if you leave them on for at least twenty minutes. Honey is a known natural humectant which means it has an ability to attract moisture and hold on to it. Big plus.

Also, especially for my readers across the pond or not familiar with Asian skincare, Korea’s skincare is renowned for its anti-aging and brightening products (think supple and glowy), after all BB Cream was created in Korea. **BB stands for balm and blemish, a sort of tinted moisturizer for problem skin with spf. It is no surprise that several articles in American and British glossies have been written solely focusing on Korean brands, check out Marie Claire USA here.

So, get on the case and trust Skinfactory’s Eye Dream Honey Patch, makeup artist and consumer approved! PS. All my brides always get the “use a Korean mask, if you can’t get to a facial” speech from me for obvious reasons.

In Singapore, Skinfactory is available online at Beauty Finest as well as SASA stores island-wide.

Makeup Forever Aqua Water Proof Eyeshadow Pencils

By Norah Salazar in Eyes, Eyeshadow, Makeup 3 Comments Tags: , , , , , , ,

A long overdue post! After attending a fabulous event put on by the Makeup Forever Singapore tribe, I left for my trip home so this is tracking back just slightly but newsworthy nonetheless. AND just as I landed in the US of A, the beauty press was raving about MUFE Aqua Shadows (Allure magazine, NBC, blogs) as well as during the Makeup Show Chicago when James Vincent talked about them at the beauty blogger preview. There was a lot of buzz going around and makeup artists were buying like crazya the show. As with any MUFE product, you are getting a versatile pencil, MUFE Aqua Shadow pencils double up as lip base or eyeliner too. I used them on clients and the results didn’t disappoint!

So, why are these pencils so wonderful?

a) The Aqua Shadow range is waterproof
b) Insane color payoff on its own
c) Colors are easy to blend with other shades [Tried and tested] d) You can use Aqua Shadows in black as an eyeliner or any of the colors [Use a small tip eyeliner brush, it stays on for days even when I remove my makeup] e) Two of my brides LOVED them [enough said] f) The pink and taupe are fabulous base for lipcolor [Tried and tested]

Now to the swatches and pencils!

Left to right 323 (silver), 30E (peach), 24E (pink), 8E (green), 6E (blue), 0E, (black).

There will be a separate post on the lipsticks that were revealed at the event.

New Favorite Gel Liner

By Norah Salazar in Eyeliner, Eyes, Tips 3 Comments Tags: , , , , , ,


Currently living for my new Tarte emphasEYES™ Amazonian clay waterproof liner & brush, it glides on beautifully and is waterproof. It is a cruelty free formula – not tested on animals. It comes with a double ended brush for smudging and lining, it takes practice but it definitely works very well. My advice is to take your time with it, line gently and build your wing using tape around the end of your eyes. See this very helpful Pinterest tip here and here also.

PS. I bought mine at Sephora in the USA, not sure if it is available in Singapore (check Sephora outlets).

Loving These Products

By Norah Salazar in Eyes, Makeup, mascara No Comments Tags: , , , , ,


Makeup Forever All Mat Primer – What a lovely item to have for both a consumer and a pro artist. I recently got my hands on it at the MUFE Singapore Pro Store. Living in humid conditions and working with bridal clients, MUFE (short for Makeup Forever) All Mat Primer is a formula that absorbs oil and like the name says, helps the skin stay matte after foundation and blusher. The mat primer can be used on the T-zone (Forehead and nose) and if you have very oily skin. Of course, all really depends on the specific needs (redness, flaky, acne-prone are separate conditions that don’t necessarily happen at once and may not need just a primer). Highly recommend this for your makeup bag.

Maybelline Volum’ Express Magnum Ultra Comb mascara – I blogged about this new product a few weeks ago, it’s fantastic and fuss free I’ve been using it daily since it was given to me. The comb applicator glides on without the usual clump, two coats after a good lash curl, and your lashes look defined and thicker. Truth is I’ve always been a firm believer that mascara doesn’t need to cost tons to be good and Maybelline never disappoints with their mascaras. *This was a gift at the Maybelline event.



Makeup Forever HD Blush MICROFINISH CREAM BLUSH - I didn’t intend to buy a blusher, honestly. In saying that, when I tried this paste-like formula on myself I was awed by the application and pigment, and of course I ended up buying one to change up the bronzer. Ever since cream blushes hit the market, I’ve been really into them. This particular MUFE HD blusher is matte (horray, means it has a good chance of staying on for a while and will still look good on camera). To apply it you can use a foundation brush or a stipling brush, put a tiny bit in your hand and work fast.

Easy Peasy Smokey Eye Technique Using Illamasqua Pencil

By Norah Salazar in Eyes, Eyeshadow, Makeup, Tips No Comments Tags: , , , ,

This fantastic video was forwarded to me by the great people at Illamasqua London. It is one of the most simple smokey eye techniques I’ve seen thus far, simply using a Sophie Kohl pencil in black, couple of brushes and powdered eyeshadows.

Key makeup artist Charlotte Savoury explains a step by step way to create a deep black and charcoal coloured smokey eye. Since it’s been uploaded, there has been over 4,900 views. And there is a great cause with every purchase of the Sophie-I pencil, a £3 donation is made to the Sophie Lancaster foundation, to find out more click here. Share with friends, it is a fantastic video!

Foods Good For Our Skin

By Norah Salazar in Anti-Ageing, Eyes, Skincare, Tips 1 Comment Tags: , , , ,


Saw this on my Twitter feed and thought I’d share a few of the names of foods that are good for our skin (and some can also be applied as masks). If they are good enough to be eaten they can also be applied to our face and hair, I have done the pure avocado hair mask, yes you are reading this correctly! Avocado is a great natural conditioner. Green tea bags can be used as a cold compress for swollen eyes and even a sunburn, the colder the better, you can prepare them wrapped in a muslin cloth to avoid getting it into your eyes. As for berries, you can use them as a face mask mashed up with a little bit of natural yoghurt.

1. Avocado

The avocado is known for its numerous properties that benefit the skin. It contains many healthy fats that plump up the skin and smooth away the dryness. Avocados have the highest content of vitamin E when compared with other fruits, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps strengthen the white blood cells.

2. Green Tea

The health properties of green tea are vast. The list of skin benefits that green tea provides goes on and on. Green tea, whether consumed as a drink or applied to the skin, can decrease risk of damage from the sun and thus lessen the risk of skin cancer.

3. Berries

Strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are all good for the skin because of their high antioxidant content. These 3 berries have been found to have the highest antioxidant capacity of any foods. They produce collagen which keeps the skin smooth and plump.

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