Daintydiaries by Janine ♡ : July 2015

Simple Cat Eye Tutorial

July 28, 2015

So much time and effort are put in order to pull of the Cat Eye look, which is why I have mad respect for individuals who can apply it within seconds. To this day, I make sure I have an extra 10 minutes to spare if I want to wear eyeliner, more so if it's a Cat Eye.

For this tutorial, I will be using the Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner from Stila in the color Jet Black. I got it from Rustan's for Php745. I love how this waterproof liquid liner has thin marker-like tip that glides on with ease, won’t smudge or run, and lasts all day long.

	1. Starting at the centre of your eyelid (just above your upper lash line), draw a line outwards, following the shape of your eye until you reach the outer corner.
	2. Extend the liner out and slightly upwards as if it’s an extension of your lower lash line. You can make your look as dramatic or as subtle as you like, depending on how far out you extend your flick. I honestly dig the subtle cat eye for day time, reserving the dramatic one for nights out.
	3. When you’re happy with the length, join the end of the wing to the outer tip of your eye, creating a triangular shape. Then fill in any space in between. Go over your line to smooth it out or make the colour denser.

Keep a cotton bud and makeup remover within reach if you think you'll mess it up on your first try. Also, expect your left and right wing to appear a bit uneven. To avoid this, you can do each step simultaneously (do step one on both your eyes before proceeding to step two..).

If you want to finish it off with a few coats of volumizing mascara, go ahead. If you want to apply eyeshadow, do so before lining your eyelids if you want the line to be crisp.

(On my face: YSL Touche Eclat, Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, Ever Bilena Lip & Cheek Stain,

Stila Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, Elizabeth Arden exceptional lipstick in Breathless)

This particular makeup look will definitely test your patience. Know that just like riding a bicycle, practice makes purr-fect! ☺︎

And yes, I got braces!!

beauty

EB Advance Lip and Cheek Stain Review

July 22, 2015

Do you secretly pinch your cheeks to make them appear naturally rosy? Yes? Well, let me tell you a secret-- There are actually products that can do that for you.

In one episode of KrisTV, a well-known celebrity shared the secret weapon she uses to achieve natural-looking rosy cheeks (view the clip here). Lo and behold, it's the Ever Bilena Advance Lip & Cheek Stain. This product's been getting lotsa love since then, so I just had to try it myself!

It comes in a 20ml squeeze tube, which makes it fairly easy to dispense. The stain itself has a rosy hue and a gel-like texture.

Before applying the cheek tint | On my face: Shiseido BB Cream, YSL Touche Eclat

I applied several dots of the stain to the apples of my cheeks, then quickly blended it in using my fingers. A little goes a long way for this particular product, so you don't have to apply that much.

I applied the product to my lips just as how I would normal apply jelly lip gloss. I squirted it directly then blotted it by pursing my lips. It has a bitter taste to it, so I don't really recommend giving it a lick. I applied my Burt's Bees Beeswax lip balm over it to add a bit of shine.

I'm impressed with the color payoff & texture of the product. Initially, I thought it would flake out my skin since it contains glycerin. But it was really easy to use, and didn't cause my skin to breakout. I also figured that it's actually waterproof. I had to use a makeup remover to remove the residue left on my fingers.

The rosy hue on my cheeks lasted the whole day (around 7-8 hours), while the lip stain required several reapplications. Considering how easy it is to apply, how long lasting it is, and how it makes my skin look naturally rosy and vibrant, I can say that I'll definitely be using this product from time to time.

Overall : ★★★★★

The best part? It costs only Php135.00! That's like cheaper than a tall frappe from Starbucks. You can purchase it at any Ever Bilena counter found in department stores and drugstore outlets.

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Art in Island: Trick Eye Museum

July 5, 2015

Thirst for fun and adventure used to mean hopping on a plane, and flying to a place far, far away. Thankfully, more and more fun-oriented establishments are opening within the busy streets of Metro Manila. Last Friday, my sister and I decided to visit Art in Island, a trick eye museum located in Cubao, Quezon City.

Art in Island (source) - parking space won't be a problem

Upon entering the museum, we were asked to take off our shoes. You can opt to roam the place barefoot, but wear socks if you want to keep your feet squeaky clean!

Whenever you visit an art museum, you are always expected to just look around quietly, observe, and appreciate the creative materials presented. You are prohibited to touch anything nor take pictures. And this is what makes Art in Island a far cry from other museums. It was made for guests to actually interact with the artworks!

Aqua Zone - Where else can you be a mermaid without having to ruin your hair?

I suggest you bring a friend with you, so that you could take turns snapping photos of each other. Speaking of snapping photos, you don't have to worry about deciphering which angle would work best -- there are actually markings on the floor telling you where the photographer should stand!

Animal Zone - experience safari life!

Don't forget to bring a camera/phone with you that has ample memory available. Trust when I say this: you will take lots of photos inside!

Masterpiece Zone - interact with some of the world's most famous paintings!

One can pose his/her heart out and interact with the paintings without getting strange looks, simply because everyone's doing it!

Janine in a bottle!

My sister and I honestly enjoyed our experience at Art in Island. Posing creatively is a fun way to fuel your imagination and be whoever/whatever you wanna be. Art in Island has more than 50 artworks you can interact with. The area is really big at 3,800 sqm. In fact, it took us 2 hours to roam the whole museum!

Fountain of Trevi, Cubao - Lol!

Finally bigger than my sister!

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Admission Fee: Adult – Php 500; Student (must show ID), Senior Citizen, and PWD – Php 400; Children below 3 ft - Free
Operating Hours: Tues-Sun, 9:30AM-9:30PM
Address: 175 15th Ave. Brgy. Socorro, Cubao, QC
Website: www.facebook.com/artinisland

beauty

Classic Red Lips / MAC Ruby Woo Swatch + Review

July 3, 2015

As early as 3500 B.C., women have been dying their lips varying shades of red extracted from crushed clay, ants, and even beetles. Some of the ingredients used were believed to be poisonous, but that did not stop them from painting their lips. Lucky for our generation, we do not have to risk damaging our lips in exchange for some color.

Today, almost all makeup brands have their own rendition of a classic red lipstick. From orange red to dark blood red, women can easily choose whatever shade of red they want to try. This time, I decided to try a red cult-classic from MAC, the Ruby Woo Retro Matte lipstick.

MAC Ruby Woo

According to the sales associate who assisted me, MAC Ruby Woo is the most popular and most sought-after lipstick shade from their brand. True enough, it took me several visits to get my hands on one since it's often out of stock.

To really test the intensity and longevity of Ruby Woo, I decided to wear it without lip liner. I started by applying a thin layer of lip balm to smoothen my lips and reduce crevices. The formula of the lipstick is really dry, making it a bit hard to apply. I applied the lipstick starting from the center of my upper lip moving outward toward one corner, and then did the same toward the other side. For my bottom lip, I applied it first on the sides, and then filled in the middle part. I blotted it by pursing my lips together, then reapplied for another coat.

MAC Ruby Woo w/o lip liner

Ruby Woo is a very "in-your-face" firetruck kind of red that's wearable even for daytime. It has a really beautiful matte finish, which screams boldness with a hint of elegance. After applying it, I noticed that it actually has a bluish undertone that makes your teeth seem whiter than they really are.

The color fainted a bit after I ate, which I think is pretty normal. So if you want to retain the intensity of the color the whole day, you will need to reapply after eating.

I don't usually wear red lipstick. But after trying MAC Ruby Woo, let's just say I experienced a paradigm shift. I am really impressed with its high-impact color pay off and beautiful matte texture. Now I understand why it's MAC's best selling lipstick! ♡

Wooed for sure!

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Product: MAC Ruby Woo Retro Matte Lipstick
Price: Php 1000.00
Where to buy: MAC Stores