Brow Routine

       I kinda promised to do a brow routine so here is one. 

   

      It all started back in late 2012/early 2013 where I ventured into the brow trend. You see, chemotherapy didn't leave me with great brows. Instead, it took away my brows. So with some help from Nina, I got my brows back. By filling them in. 

       

     

        My holy grail is definitely the Silkygirl Brow Pencil. Retailed at RM12.90, it does its job pretty darn well. Ever since I used it, I never look back and neither do I try any other products. Silkygirl is a brand that is easily hold of and the price really is a bargain when you are stuck in the middle of nowhere and in need of a brow pencil. Not sure why would you need one but it is easily obtained and doesn't require any other tools, anyway. 

       I use the pencils whenever I feel lazy and so done with doing my makeup but still needing a lil bit of definition to my face. The black brow pencil is my grandma's actually and I took it. Hehe thanks, Opah. Sayaaaaaang Opah 💕💕💕

       On days where I have more time and energy, I would reach for my brow powder. My first brow powder was from Victoria Secret's eye palette. The shade is quite similar to Tarte's brow powder in medium brown. Pictured above is a Coastal Scents' 88 Original Palette and I use the bottom 3 (mixed together) to create my brows. 

       I use a regular bamboo angled brush to apply the powder and finish it off with a coat of clear brow gel by Essence. 

       I would start doing my brows by lining the bottom part of it. By that, I have a clean edge and gives me a guide on to where should I fill in. Then, with light and short strokes, I would line the upper part of it. Not too harsh, though as it would make me look very garang and its not always a good thing. 

        For the tail, I take the brush and according to its angle, I take it down, using my natural tail as a guide. But, I would elongate my tail and make it somehow parallel to the end of my lower lash line. And then I would just fill them in as usual and leaving the front part faded. 

         Here is a trick, take your brush, put some of the brow gel on it, dip into the shadow pan and apply it to your brows as you normally would. This trick would make your brows look more natural and increase the longevity of your brows. This trick works especially for filling in the middle part and accentuating your tail. Well at least for me it did. Do try this trick and tell me how it works for you! 

       That's it! That is my brow routine every time you see me. This year I have a resolution to always have my brows on even if it's just kedai Acheh belakang rumah. I feel more confident with my brows on as it completes my face. Either way, do what makes you happy. Because that is all that matters in the end. Good luck! 

Love, 

Fatin

Holy Grail

Makeup is a way to enhance your beauty. Not a way to make you look like it. 

              When school ended last year, I was so pumped because I no more longer need to hear my father talking to me about how I dress up and make up older than I am. You see, my father has always been the kind of dads that dislike makeup and heels. Me, on the other hand loves makeup and heels. In fact, I own a couple pairs of heels that is at height of 4 inches. And yes, I use them frequently. So. you can imagine the constant arguments I have with my father regarding my appearances. So when school ends, I felt this surge of happiness because 1) I get to put on makeup everyday and no one can question me why 2) I get to wear heels and dress up so highly, though its just for Main Place.

             So recently, I went to stay for a couple of days at my aunt's place. My cousin is a makeup artist. And I love makeups. So, the rest is history and now I have a big bag full of makeups. Yeay to family members with similar passion *dancing emoji*

         

            So today I want to talk about products that I put on my face, most of the time when I want to go out or just feeling myself, really.

      Notice how my High Beam got a lil cap on it to stop it from rolling around

            Those are my holy grail items. Actually, there are a lot more, but I tend to reach for those more frequent and they work like a charm. Let's talk more about them.

                On lazy days, the Garnier BB Cream works like a charm. It doesn't dry your skin and although they have very limited color range, the shade suits me, miraculously might I add. It is also a winner for me because they are quite cheap and easily found! I wouldn't know the actual price as it is a gift but I am sure that it wouldn't exceed RM30.00. Hooray for reasonably priced products!

              For occasions or when I need my makeup to stay longer, I would use my True Match. If there is one thing I want to warn everyone about this foundation line is that, take your time finding your shade!!!!!!! Watsons/Guardian/Caring/etc lighting is a pain in the ass and just when you think you got your perfect shade, make sure to confirm it again and again. I learnt that the hard way as the shade that I got is a shade lighter than my skin and I cannot build the coverage without ending up looking like a snow white. Always be sure of your shade. Always.. Other than that, it works well for day time and night time, minus the flash photography. This foundation has a built-in SPF 17. It may cast a white shadow if you take photos with flash on. But hey, for a daily use, it is perfect and doesn't burn that much of a hole in your pocket (RRP: RM56.00 +/-)

             The Vitamin E mist is a great alternative to NYX Setting Spray for Dewy. Except it has Vitamin E and rose water, with addition of RM9.00 of NYX's. It is good when you use it alone, too. Talk about skincare-makeup versatility.

             The Pore Filler is actually the same as Maybelline's Baby Skin Pore Eraser, except NYX's has a little bit of tint in it. Other than that, both makes you makeup stay longer.

            When I first got this palette, I was screaming with joy for 2 minutes straight. Internally. The color pay off is superb, albeit the powdery of it. It is pigmented and at a great price! RM39.90 at Watsons only. The brush that came with it is also a winner. I usually reach for the bronze/gold shades for a wash on the lids and the taupe-y color for blending everything on the crease. The color Nectar works well as highlighter too! Again, versatility of a palette.

                       

              Lemme tell you one thing, Benefit rocks. It just do, The mascara is a beauty and a magic potion to us, Asian girls with sparse and downward lashes. The illuminator gives you the perfect glow when you don't feel like packing on a ton of shimmer on your cheekbones. I heart these two products very much. 

           And last but not least, lipsticks! On normal days, I would reach for my Revlon's Rose Creme (second from right) and MAC's Kinda Sexy (first on the right). These two when combined is a magic and a dream come true. I just love the color combo which is pinkish brown with a hint of nude. The other three are just for events and occasions. They tend to be more bold and needs more drama to the eyes to balance out the color. Other than that, these 5 are my babes and I really need to get a new one for my MAC. It is so worn out, oh god. 

        I think with all that is said, you should spend money on things that makes you happy. If you like makeup like I do, start slowly with you collection buildup and always take care of your skin because really, if your skin is breaking out, not a single makeup product that cost $100 can cover it. Makeup simply a way to enhance your beauty, not a tool to make you pretty. 

Love your skin and self just like how you want to love your mom. Really.

Love, Fatin. 

Preface

Hi! I figured I would stop bothering my friends with my sudden invasive and provocative thoughts and start writing a blog. Having written a few blogs previously got me so embarrassed as the posts were very immature, but hey at least I grow up.

At least, that is what I think.

Here I will be writing more about anything and everything. But if you need specifics, it would be more of makeups and philosophic thoughts. If you are into those stuffs, come and join me on my journey to start writing and broadcasting my thoughts! Wooooo

I hope this blog will be a success for me, and a pleasant reading for you.

Love, Fatin