Light, natural and dewy makeup for college- My new face routine and drugstore dupes!

Hi everyone!

It's Friday and i can't wait to see my hubby later tonight. We are going back to my hometown (Kedah) tomorrow morning to visit my dad and granny. Oh i miss them so much!

Today i just wanna share with you my new face routine, which is really simple and takes only about 5 minutes. This is a requested look by some of my followers from younger age group (they are like my own sisters- Fathin, Nita, Miera, Bella, Naz and some of their friends who have been my loyal readers. TQ darlings!)

I know some of the products cost a bit more than other drugstore brands and i personally think that students don't have to spend all of their money for high-end makeups. You can use other drugstore products that are actually great for dupes too!

At 8 a.m

And 8 hours later....

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8 hours later - 5pm (no touch-ups except for lipgloss)

 After 8 hours, my makeup is still there although my face is shinier compared to the 1st photo. I tend to get oilier around my T-zone, which is quite common and it happens to other people too.

I also listed some drugstore dupes for every makeup i use. You can go and try some of these dupes, and see which one suits you BEST! :)

Click the READ MORE button to see the products i used and great drugstore dupes:

7 minute makeup-Light and Natural Makeup, so simple and easy!

Hello everyone!

There are days when i don't feel like wearing foundations. In fact it's been a month since i last used any foundations. I just wanna go out with a really simple, sheer coverage, but sometimes my skin won't let me (due to hormones, scars, dark circles and breakouts). I need that extra coverage, but i like to do it without looking too made up or cakey.

I put the title 7 minute makeup because there are 7 steps and products you'll use. So let's assume that every step requires 1 minute.. it doesn't mean you have to brush on your blusher for the whole 1 minute ya...don't end up looking like a clown. :p

Here's how i do it..

I usually wear this look to college, hospitals, when i do my groceries, or when i travel. It's so easy and simple! and I'm a fan of healthy glow!

 You don't have to use the EXACT same things i use. You can always use what you have and apply the basic principles behind simple makeup look.

The ingredients i use are:

Laura Mercier Makeup Haul

Me and hubby went to Pavillion, Lot10, and Fahrenheit88 to shop for some winter clothing. We are gonna be leaving for Korea in 2 weeks time for our honeymoon. It's gonna be our 1st time in Korea, and we are really looking forward to it.

At the Pavillion, i was "discreetly" looking for Laura Mercier counter because i heard so much about it. "Discretely" because i didn't want hubby to know, at first..But i know that he understands my passion. That's why i love him from the very beginning. When i told him i really really really wanted to get "something" from Laura Mercier, he was totally OK with it and even accompanied me throughout the whole buy(which was sweet) and gave me his opinions as well! You are so wonderful and I love you so much!

I am sure all of you makeup junkies would have to agree that our "hunt" for the best foundation, blusher, lipstick, face primer, eyeliner, etc will never end! Yes the urge will never subside and can never be tamed.. The satisfaction is beyond words once you get your hands on the most perfect product for you..

 So let's see what i got...

1) Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder

My friend Tia swears by this product! Its for setting the concealer, especially under the eyes. It makes your eyes look brighter and hides the dark@bluish discoloration under the eyes (dark circles). I hope this is the one that Korean artists use because their undereyes look somewhat shimmery and fresh, i have been searching for it like forever! You know their skin are so flawless and they have that healthy glow! arghhhhh...i want that too!

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It has really fine shimmers in it and i hope it will brighten up my dull face. Im looking forward to using this powder..

2) Laura Mercier Mineral Cheek Powder in Pink Spark

This is a very nice pink blusher. Can't wait to use this one too!

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I love that it has a sifter and also a separator, you can twist to open and close it so that the product won't be all over the top of the sifter.

3) Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF15 in Real Sand

 I'm not sure whether this the right shade for me. I have to try it on my naked face tomorrow. I'm somewhere between NC25-30 for MAC. NC30 makes me look a bit tan, but NC25 is too light for me. It's a bit confusing. Maybe i will have to mix those two..

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I heard a lot about this one too. I believe that this product will give you a dewy and creamy finish, where your face looks flawless but you look like you are not wearing that much makeup on. I have high hopes on this one. I was told that the minerals in this powder can help to improve your skin too..

Will do the review soon.. So stay tuned....

XOXO,
Yana...

~How To Achieve An Affordable, Natural, Daytime, Dewy Makeup Look~

Hi everyone!


Today's tutorial is going to be on dewy daytime look and the products i used for this makeup tutorial are very affordable and easy to find here in Malaysia. This tutorial is made specially for those who do not have loads of makeup, and want to start learning doing basic makeup. You can always skip the eyeshadow step if you don't have time to do it. Or u still can use one colour on your lids to make your face look more fresh with that little tint of colour.

Remember, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!

You can totally wear this look to work, college, malls, or even on a date. This look is very natural without using too many colours on the eyes, simple to achieve without much hassle but yet very captivating and fresh...

Let's get started!