My Make-Up Journey

Hi guys,

it's time!

My make-up journey.

where do we start?

What I know of make-up base on the preference of my elder sister and cousins when I was younger was compact powders and good lipsticks. I grew up a tomboy? I think? meaning, I am less girlie compared to my sister and putting on make-up was not a thing for me.

I grew a little older and I started playing with compact powder and lipsticks too but that was it. I don't remember at what age but compact powder and lipstick was what everybody seems to be doing back then and I 'terjebak' also when I rajin. LOL yes, When aku rajin saja.

Obviously, as I grew more older, I began to take make-up seriously. I found out that my make-up and skin care interest started at about the same time. See here and maybe here. I was searching for so many things for this post hence the procrastination. 😂😂

I think what pushed me into doing proper make-up is the make-up brushes I bought from Storybook Cosmetics. I bought the ones for eye make-up and the ones for face (for foundation, blushes, etc).
When I purchased them, I really had no idea what I was supposed to do with them! but I learned via Google and Youtube. and as my "skill" progresses, so does my need to buy more make-up related things. I bought 4 more brushes; two from the Face Shop, and two from Sigmas. 💸💸

Base make-up a.k.a. foundation.
Mine went from compact powder to actual liquid foundation.
For the longest time, I remembered always wearing the same compact powder from Garnier. and I mean THE same ONE powder, not same powder purchased multiple times (I know 💆 don't judge me).

I also had a phase where I tried a lot of BBcream from The Face Shop before finally settling with liquid foundation. Laik, what even is going on! 😂

Nowadays, I've been playing a lot with Maybelline Fit Me Foundation and LA Girl ProCoverage illuminating Foundation.

Eye Make-up. 
I started 'berjinak-jinak' with eye shadows after watching so many IG clips and Youtube. 
First one I bought was from The Face Shop; Mike Wazowski's mono pop eyes. then I moved on to Too Faced's Sweet Peach, and currently, I'm playing with Australis's Neutralize.
I only have 3 palette and 3 singles ones. the singles I bought back when I only have Mike's and Peach's.

Eye Brows. this one pretty epic. LOL
The first one I bought was from NYX and it was in Grey. and damn! my eyebrows looked crazy when wearing it. After that, I learned to buy more lighter color a.k.a brownish coz they look prettier than black/grey on me.

Mascara. this is pretty basic.
My first one was from Maybelline. the cap was pink. Then I found out about the Barbie one which I was obsess with! From Tati, I learned about another Maybelline mascara. red cap. and From Jeffree Star I learned about Benefit's Roller Lash mascara.

Eye Liner. hmm
I never really like wearing eye-liner coz in the beginning I was critisized heavily on it and it someone scarred me and I never reached for it again. My first one was, you guessed it, from The Face Shop. FACE it All About Simple Liner. I did purchase other pencil liner but as I said, I seldom reach for those. recently, i bought new liquid liner, Maybelline's Hypersharp Liner. this one actually thanks to Brunei MUA. I forgot her name but I saw her post on IG.

Blusher!
I love blusher! especially after I understand how to wear them. My first one was from The Face Shop (pretend to be shocked). this one is liquidy, kinda like the bbcream texture. I bought a powdery one from The Balm, and second one from Too Cool For School.

LOVE! 💖💖

Primer.
People said, Primer shouldn't give you break outs but NYX one did. To me, at least. They worked amazing, yes, but I often ended up with this tiny and many raise white heads after using them. I also tried the Australis Ice Princess Primer. this one actually was great but the color was too light. So, sometimes I don't even bother wearing primer. But after my Seoul Trip, I can't go wearing make-up without putting on my new primer I bought from Banila Co. there is also this new one I bought time puasa and only pakai last Sunday. it's a spray typed. I was happy with the 'outcome', it stayed more 12hrs and I'm gonna try use it again this coming weekend, see if I will get the same result.

Setting Spray and Powder.
First time I used a setting spray was when I put on my own make-up for an annual dinner. NYX's Matte Finish. then I came across Australis's Finizhing Spritz and been using this most of the time. until recently, I finally give the LA Girl Por.Powder that I bought last year, a chance. I kinda like the outcome more, i think. I don't know. It's hard to tell which one perform better coz Brunei is a tropical country, meaning, make-up stays or melt depending on the weather. and most of the time when I put on make-up, I don't put the weather into consideration, so, yeah. Not a make-up expert here.

Lipstick!
finally. we are almost finish with this list.
I used to pretend that my Bodyshop lipbalm pot is a lipstick. I also remember a time when I was obsess with 'light' shades lipstick. Then I was in a phase where I was obsessing over dark shades. and now, I like to just put a little on my lips and smudging it with my finger to make it seems 'natural' color of my lips. 😏
you understand why I don't have pictures; I have too many. and do note, this is the only make-up that I reach for often. coz, a little color on your lips change your appearance instantly! even without full on make-up.

*clap like a seal* 

yayyyyyy! done!

From what I learned from Youtube and what I have experienced myself, mahal (expensive) does not mean better. 
coz for example, The Saem Concealer Foundation was a few dollars more then Maybelline Fit Me Foundation but Maybelline worked better for me. 
another example, Too Faced's Sweet Peach is a branded palette compared to the Australis's Neutrlize, a drug store one but the Too Faced ones blends better.
Really, you gotta give it a try to know.

Left to Right. Progress.

Annual dinner, left to right, 2017, 2018, 2019.

Raya Make-Up, left to right, 2017, 2018, 2019

Playing with make-up progressions.

I didn't get to where I am with make-up without trials and errors. There were pictures to prove that. LOL at the same time, I'm still learning. I only bought stuff where I can afford them. and I tried the cheapest one too just to have options, you know. Nowadays, seller in Brunei are bringing in many drugstore products from the US and Europe, so, more options to test out make-up if you want. I want but like i said earlier, I'm lazy. So, for now, I'm gonna stick to what I already have and work for me.

If you are starting out with make-up, here's an advice:
Be Patient!
and embraced those freaky eyebrows and blushed cheeks.
They'll be your stepping stones to better your technics.

Also, to note, some items are not mentioned here. I only mentioned a few to show what items I started with until now, to compare or to show progress.

I think, I'm gonna share something that people seldom share; Pictures with and without filters.

Obviously, the ones with filter are better. and I always said to myself, Pictures last forever, so gotta look good. 😂😂😂😂

#laughlinesaregoodforyou


Thank you so much for reading this.

You the MVP.

Ciao~


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Strong Woman

Hi guys.

I am definitely procrastinating. was composing my post regarding my make-up journey and then, got side tracked and here we are.

I came across a diary entry where I was talking about being strongly opinionated person. I've always been aware of this personality thread of mine but only tonight that I found out what it really means.

At first I feel bad when I see the word 'conceited' but when I scrolled down, I like that it mentions 'decisive' and 'can still be open-minded' which is definitely me. coz yeah, I will debate with you with points that I believe in and make you believe in them too but if you brought your case up with valid points, I'm sure I can have second thoughts. Empty debates are no welcome in my bubble. and when I said 'I can have second thoughts' does not mean I'm going to change my mind on what I believe in. that second thoughts are just options for me.

SOOOOO

when I saw this post

I know it was meant for me.

First of all, it was ironic that they posted this. Coz the post is talking about talking face to face when you have a problem instead of listening to a third party who might be 'poison'.
Like, 🙄 you know what you should do? Text me directly instead of posting that on social media.

Second of all, THE👏AU👏DA👏CI👏TY👏
You think other people 'poison' my judgement? I am my own person 👏 My opinion, my decision, and my 👏 entire 👏 well 👏 being 👏 IS 👏 MY 👏 OWN👏

So,

Instead of blaming other people on why I'm being like this, MAYBE, just maybe, look upon yourself? Find the answer there somewhere.

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I know, this escalate quickly. LOL but yeah, out of my system. so moving on.

I needed this

Hi guys,

a very quick one.

I came across this vlogger as I was searching for Universal Studio Japan content (coz I wanna go back sooo bad!).

Her name is Gita. her USJ video was very entertaining and 'educational'? I like how she talked like a host show; straight forward and to the point. Curious, I clicked on her channel and found below video.

it's half an hour video and took a little patient to watch if this is not the kind of video you watch but give it a chance. I did. and i like it.



I hope, someone else will find this video insightful and hope it lightens your heart in any way, shape or form.


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Rainbow

Hi guys,

a quick recap and info: I was rereading my Skin Care Update post and I saw that I said that I'm going to post something on Make-Up "next". I have not forgotten about it, I just, keep putting it on hold, cost the picture preparation for that is overwhelming to me. LOL but I assure you, that post is coming. 

For now, I wanted to share this superstitious I just learned about Rainbow.

My fellow blogger friend posted a double rainbow pictures and I was reminded of that superstitious incident.

I was walking out of my office, halfway meeting a friend, when I saw the rainbow and excitedly pointed at it, gasping, "Rainbow!"

picture dated: 17th June 2019.

and she said to me, in urgency, "Baik ko isap tu jari mu ah!" Direct translation: You must suck on that finger.  (Get your head out of the gutter LOL!)

I looked at her scandalously, "Why?"

but the thing is, I forgot what she answered me with. 

😂😂😂

No, no. I'm not dismissing her beliefs. We both Malays and I have never heard of that before. Or maybe I have but have forgotten about it. 

So, naturally, I'm curious. 
why must I suck on my finger after I pointed at the rainbow? and the way my friend was instructing me to, it was like, I shouldn't have pointed at it in the first place and sucking on the finger is like a counter-measure thing to offset my doings. or something.
so now, I have another question: why can't I point at a rainbow?

🤔🤔🤔

I have my own theory(ies) tho:
1. we shouldn't have pointed at anything in general. You know, coz it's considered rude. 
2. what if we TERpoint arah 'invisible being' and they got offended and we got cursed? I know, this theory is soooooo melayuuuuu~~
3. these words formed in my head after I asked why: "Karang putus jari mu" direct translation: Later, lose your finger. 🤔
4. Leprechaun. Cauldron full of Gold. 🍀🍀💚🧡

hahaha that fourth one is a joke! I don't have any other theories.

I shall asked this friend tomorrow if I see her.

for the time being, what do you think is the reason? Do any of my theory make sense?

share your thoughts in the comment box below.

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Hello July

Hi guys.

I am recovering from a fever caused by my tonsillitis. or "tongsil" as I like to pronounce it. No, not an excuse as to why I'm not making any post. I'm not posting becoz I ran out of topic for June. (▰˘◡˘▰)

Here we are in July, starting the other half of the year. Hmm.. reflection time?

I started off slow this year with blogging; 1 post in January and 1 post in April. and I'm still not sure what drove me to make 12 posts in May. I guess I was just motivated to do so 🤷. I know what drove me with making 11 posts in June; competition with myself. LOL I know, I have issues. 

Anyway, reflections..hmmm..
I've done a lot of self reflects this year, in fact, I've been doing that a lot since last year. mostly on things like, "Why is this happening to me?" "Oh maybe it's karma" "I should control myself from doing that/ acting like that" "Not everybody gonna like me but that doesn't mean I should stop being nice" "Don't be too nice though or people may step on you"
Also, I've been thinking a lot about "Cutting people off". I had this thought a lot last year too. I'm not saying I'm gonna be better off without these people or that I'm gonna get lonely since my circle of friends is already so small, but I think, I just wanna be happy. and if cutting people yang continue to bring me heartaches will bring me peace, then, so be it.

Let's talk about Happiness.
to me, shopping, in any type, shape, or form, is my temporary happiness.
What I've been longing for is true happiness; a peace of mind, and a lighter heart.
That's the kind of happiness that I'm looking for. 
I'm not sure I'm getting there or not yet but I'm pushing thru. Hwaiting 💪

Speaking of happiness, coming back to this blog bring me a sense of purpose. a sense of purpose leads to accomplishing a certain task. and finishing a task brings me happiness/joy, no matter how small.
I know me posting here doesn't give me any financial income 🙄 but it gives me something to look forward to. It gives me the momentum I need to practice on for my next project. You know, posting at least once a week, preparing notes on what to post, etc. Blogging keeps me busy, it helps me from just looking at my phone for hours at night, it stimulates my brain. and as mentioned above, when my mind feels that sense of accomplishment, I feel happy. 💖

Another part of happiness, I am back to reading!
I finished reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio and I feel accomplished and happy 🤗
Currently reading (already half way thru) Songs About A Girl by Chris Russell. I believe this book has a sequel. I remember seeing it at the book shop but I'm not sure and I haven't Google to be sure.

wow, yo girl can write!
dam!

Ok, i think, that is enough for this post. Thank you for reading this far. 🙇‍♀️

I'm planning on making a post about my scary experience in Seoul next. So, please anticipate. 😉

Until then, ciao~

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