Aromaleigh URFP & Dayna's Glow

Hi guys! Pardon me for not posting for a few days..I've been quite stressed because of my taking NCLEX this week..I'll get in the swing of blogging again after I receive the result of my exam hehe..anyways, here's an FOTD taken yesterday.

I used Aromaleigh URFP in Transluscent and Dayna's Glow in Violet Vesper..both are getting quite a number of raves from different blogs and forums so I did my best to get some samples so that I can try them myself..Here's my take on these 2 babies :)

Aromaleigh URFP is L-O-V-E..It not only gave me a beautiful finish, it also helped in controlling my oilies..I only need to use 2-3 oil blotting sheets in a day..and that is an achievement already for my oily face..although I am not fond of the Transluscent variant of the URFP (it makes my foundie dark..check my last FOTD pic) I will still get a full size of this when I get a budget..I'll get the 'clear' version next time and maybe a sample of 'peaches and cream'...This is definitely in my mmu-to-buy list for Christmas..the only con I can see with this product is that it is quite expensive compared to other finishing powder haha :)

I also am getting used to Dayna's Violet Vesper Glow..At first, I didn't like it coz I can't see any difference from other glows that I have tried before..but lately, I realized that it does make a difference to your overall look..it gives you a subtle glow on your cheeks without the glittery effect (I hate glows that will make me a glitter bomb)..I'm loving the sheen it gives me..looks more natural than using shimmery blushes..now I want to get the other shades of her Glows :)

*with flash*

*with flash but facing a window*

* natural lighting *

FACE:
- Lauress Kickstart Primer in Medium

- Milan Oil at Bay primer

- Meow foundation Mix in Flawless Feline (dry)

- Aromaleigh URFP in Transluscent

- Ellana blush/bronzer in Patience

- Dayna's Glow in Violet Vesper

EYES:

- Mary Kay Signature concealer in Ivory topped with

- Signature Minerals concealer in Sleen in a jar

- MAC Paintpot in Painterly (as base)

- MAC e/s in Unorthodox (highlight)

- Clinique beige e/s from Beach Plum palette (all over lid)

- Artdeco e/s in #20 (crease)

- Ellana e/s in Ethereal as eyeliner (foiled)

- The Face Shop white eyeliner (inner corner and waterline)


Here's what I'm telling you guys about..I look toasted/tanned with AL's URFP in Transluscent..there are times that my sister asks me whether I got sunburned whenever I am wearing it hehe..so I'm really aiming for the Clear version so as not to alter the shade of my foundation :)

Thanx again for dropping by! If you know any other MMU brand that has a URFP quality, please let me know so that I can check it too! Ciao!

MMU all over + a story of a fan

I attended an anniversary celebration of my favorite Filipino author, Martha Cecilia..She celebrated her 13 years of Romance Writing yesterday, October 25, 2008 at Jade Valley Restaurant in Tomas Morato.

I began reading Matha Cecilia's works when I was still in high school (year 2000)..I collect her Kristine and Sweetheart Series..those are my favorites..then in July of 2005, I read in one of her books an email address where we can contact her..of course, being a fan of her works, I emailed her immediately..I actually gave her a testimonial haha..and when she replied, I was really ecstatic..she told me that I can join her forum (made by one of her fans for her www.eirycat.proboards50.com)..luckily, I was part of the first ever EB/get together of the forum and that was when I met her personally and the time we started to become friends..fast forward to today..it has been more than 3 years already but we are still close..seeing each other whenever there are book signings or just simple get togethers on food courts and malls..and I am happy that I can really feel I am special in her eyes :)

This is my look yesterday night..I wore a very simple dress and a white knitted bolero and silver peep toe flats...I didn't wear the black dress and beige high-heeled sandals Vanessa helped me to choose (thanx for that sis!) because I was told there are a lot who will wear black that night and I realized that I need to be on my feet for most of the time since I was an organizer of the party too :)

My makeup is simple..and of course, all MMU..I really can't say enough that I love love how MMU can make me look flawless in pictures haha :D

Face:
- Lauress Kickstart primer in Medium
- Milan Oil at Bay primer
- Pure Anada foundation Mix topped with Dayna's Mineral foundation in G2
- Milan Perfect Presentation finishing powder
- Ellana bronzer in Patience
- Meow blush in Cat got your tongue topped with
- Dayna's glow in Violet Vesper

Eyes:
- Mary Kay Signature concealer in Ivory topped with
- Dayna's Minerals foundation in Vely and
- MEOW undereye concealer in Frisky Chartreux
- MAC paintpot in Painterly
- MAC Unorthodox e/s as highlighter
- MUFE starpowder in #926 (all-over lid..dry)
- Artdeco e/s in #20 as crease
- Ellana e/s in Ethereal as eyeliner (applied dry on upper lashline only)
- Clinique waterproof mascara
Lip:
- The Body Shop lip and cheek tint
- Shu Uemura lipstick in #949
- petroleum jelly as gloss

I also used MMU for my legs since I was wearing a dress..I used Dreamworld foundie in Luna formulation all over my legs and I looked like I have stockings on! Cool hehe..check this picture out..it looks flawless even though I have so many insect bites on my legs :)

Try using your MMU foundies on your body too! it really works ..very photogenic :)
Till next time! mwah*