I must admit that I only keep a small collection of eyeshadows. I don’t like collecting too much – I think I’m more obsessed with a flawless canvass, and recently, beautiful cheeks. But of course, staple shades would always be on my vanity table. I’m a schizo when it comes to eyeshadows – sometimes I want them soft focus, and feminine, but sometimes I want them ultra pigmented, that gives instant color at first swipe. What I don’t like? Color that’s too diluted, texture too powdery, or color just won’t show up no matter how much you pack colors on your lids.

With my recent love for playing and experimenting with eyeshadows, I have tried Avon Smooth Mineral Eyeshadow.

Superfine powder pigments blend like a dream. Use one or layer, go sheer or smoky. Whisper-soft, air-light. Natural radiance, pure luxury.

Loose eyeshadow. Using loose mineral eyeshadows must entail a very careful application, for once powder falls on unwanted places ( like your undereyes ) , they are very hard to remove. A generous dusting of loose powder under the eyes is most recommended prior to playing with loose mineral eyeshadows. Let the excess powder fall of there. Sweep them away later.
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Nowadays, with every product having the word “natural”, “organic”, “preservative-free” being the entice-factor to every person’s shopping decision, mineral makeup is the choice for the health conscious women ( and men ) out there.

I’ve been obsessed with mineral makeup, and made the switch almost the same time as I started my blog. If you ask me if I still use traditional makeup – I say yes, but it stays less than 24 hours on my face. And I use it sparingly. Mineral makeup will be my ultimate choice for everyday makeup, and even makeup for special occasions. Mineral makeup is the only kind of makeup that my skin feels home to. Alot of women ( and men, for that matter ) are starting to embrace and make the switch to mineral makeup, for mineral makeup does not clog pores and does not aggravate acne. In other words, mineral makeup is makeup that gives you no headache.

Say hello to Avon Smooth Mineral Foundation, Avon’s answer to the needs of women today, with its version of mineral makeup.

Looking at it overall, it’s packed in such a cute way that there’s already a kabuki brush that you can just use to apply your mineral foundation with. Nice, huh? It is actually a steal already for P 499.00, with a mineral foundation , and makeup brush in one!

When it launched in the Philippines just this February, it introduced two shades, a lighter shade called Almond, and a darker one called Buff.
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My two babies, Beauty & Minerals ( for your mineral makeup goodies, BLINC mascara and other BLINC products, and cute Charm brushes ), and Inti-Mate Bra Converter will be present this coming January 16-17 for the SuperSale! Bazaar to be held at the Rockwell Tent from 10am to 9pm. Yes, it’s going to be this weekend, and I’m going to be there to give consultations for mineral makeup.

To get a 10% discount, kindly whisper our secret key word “Beautynomics.com” to us!

Hope to see you there!

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Hi girls and boys!

I’d like to update all of you that I’m still breathing, and functioning. Haha! 13 days of Worldbex’s World Bazaar Festival booth manning is seriously deadly to my face and my health- my eyes just look so tired now, that even tons of firming eye cream and night cream just won’t do! Just goes to show that sleep is the best youth preserver – and there is no substitute for it. I plan to catch up on sleep next week. Pinky promise!

As I am on my last day at World Trade Center tomorrow, manning my Beauty & Minerals booth, I am happy and sad. I am happy to have made new friends, finally met my customers, and just happy doing the thing I love most – talking about beauty and convincing people on the products that I truly believe in. I am sad that I have already had an affinity with that booth that I have camped in for 12 days! Hahaha! But then, you think I’m done? Not quite. One last bazaar, here we go!

From December 18-20, I’ll be at the Rockwell Tent, for Beauty & Minerals and Inti-Mate Bra Converter being a part of the Rockwell Moonlit Bazaar. I’d be sharing a space with my favorite accessory bigwig, Jean & Rosz ( who sell really, really affordable but crazy gorgeous accessories ), and it would be from Friday to Sunday, shop til you drop until midnight! Aside from that, one deliciously beautiful find The Body Bakery ( that I have acquainted with last bazaar at the Hotel Intercontinental ) would be there as well to offer you super moisturizing body creams that smell too heavenly for words – just like your favorite sweets! It’s a must-visit at the Rockwell Moonlit Bazaar as well!

On another note, the Mineral Makeup Weekend, going on for its third year already, will be at the Greenmeadows Clubhouse from December 19-20. Hosted by Claudine Baron, it will have the popular mineral makeup brands Bare Escentuals, Lauress, Monave, Blusche, Micabella, and Mary Kay. I won’t be able to make it there, but my trusty reseller Shopsui would be there to offer you Monave Mineral Makeup, Charm Makeup Brushes, Inti-Mate Bra Converter, amongst their variety of products including the popular organic skin care brand Skin Hour ( LOVE their soaps! ).

So there, ladies and gentlemen, please make sure to drop by these two amazing bazaars this weekend! Hope to see you there, and enjoy Christmas shopping!

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As the economy is slowing down and recession is making us cut bank on our spending, as we are being extra careful with our jobs, and finding ways to earn more and save more despite the gloomy atmosphere, recession and beauty products are just one different story. As my last entry about beautynomics goes, as the economy goes down, lipstick sales go up!

With this, L’Oreal, the number one beauty company in the world, in its 100th year, commissioned an international survey of 4,000 women in 5 countries including the United States, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. In each country, 800 women ages 15-65, who use makeup, were asked about their cosmetics products and usage.

The statistics and results are just as interesting, just like men wonder why women would act like this, or like that. Here ya go, with my notes included :

Working for a living:
Nearly half of U.S. women believe wearing makeup gives them an advantage at work and makes them feel more in control.
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You just know how close mineral makeup is close to my heart. It’s what saved my skin, and the reason why I am happy and smiling. It’s a miracle product for acne prone skin that doesn’t aggravate our condition, and yet helps us look and feel beautiful without harming our skin.

Well, great news ladies!

My favorite mineral makeup brand that is available in malls finally hits Manila! Colorescience Mineral Makeup now found a first, new home in “Beauty by SM,” the new beauty section of SM Department Store in SM Megamall.

What I love, love about Colorescience is the quality of their mineral makeup. The ingredients ( excluding the always debated about bismuth oxychloride ) are undeniably very good – that can be seen in the face. Diane Ranger, founder of the brand, sought to make the best mineral makeup around using only the best ingredients available, that it’s even endorsed by Dr. Zein Obagi! I’ve been using their products for two months already and people always notice how better my skin looks. Take note on the emphasis of skin, not makeup. Colorescience is a luxury mineral makeup brand that definitely delivers results, and is worth every penny.

My recommendations?
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Sephora must be the world’s most prestigious beauty store chain, carrying 200 classic and emerging beauty brands in different categories – skin care, hair care, cosmetics, body care, fragrance, smile care, tools, and also with their own in-house private label. Whenever I’d like to check out brands, I simply have to go to their website, and just scroll through their drop-down list of very, very good brands. Now, it’s time for the 2008 Best of Sephora Awards, whose results came from more than 100,000 beauty mavens who have cast their vote for their favorite products!

Well, let’s see them shall we? For my personal touch, I am including some side-notes on the products that I have tried!

BEAUTY ADDICT’S FAVORITE TIP

“I love to prime my legs and body with the Clarisonic brush before I shave, so that I can attain that flawless application of self tanner. “ < --hmm I only use Clarisonic for my face! This is a nice idea! I am also wanting to try self tanning, like what Phoebe does!

BEAUTY ADDICT’S FAVORITE

* Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips ($18) – This mineral-infused lip polish imparts a high shine without feeling sticky. An infusion of antioxidant vitamins A and E help keep lips soft, smooth, and protected, while the tingly and cooling sensation reminds you that your lips are plumping.

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Here’s to organic beauty products and mineral makeup, The Natural Source, now available at Glorietta ( Glorietta 4! ). Now, you won’t have to go all the way to Bonifacio High Street to get your The Natural Source goodies!

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Now that I’ve revealed the insides of my toiletry kit ( or big beauty kit, that is, ) let me let you peek in my makeup kit! This is the kit that I’d be bringing around me all the time. Singapore is a beautiful city, and the night life is said to be just wonderful and glamorous- and I am definitely going to glam myself up Friday night to go partying with my classmates from highschool whom I am meeting up! ( They’re working there already ).

The insides of my makeup kit :
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It’s a little bit embarrassing to admit that my overnight bags are actually bigger than a normal person’s overnight bag just because of..well, skin care, and cosmetics! I usually fuss more about my beauty products than the clothes that I am bringing with me when I stay overnight outside. Haha! Well, being pretty anywhere just happens to be my number one priority, just like a fashionista would fuss more about her wardrobe, or a workaholic would just make sure he/she brings her laptop when travelling.

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