Cecile Licad in Concert: A Hairstyling Experience

Last week, world-renowned pianist Cecile Licad had a two-night concert with Filharmonika. My co-MUA friend who was to do Cecile Licad's makeup asked me if I'd like to help out, because she knows that I'm a musician. So I gladly said yes! I did her hair for two nights.

Here's me with Cecile Licad. She truly gave a stellar performance. Guys, you should see her perform sometime :) 

Anyway, I'm sorry I haven't been blogging much and I've just been leaving you with questions from my formspring. I've been busy but I'm hoping to be back in circulation soon :)

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Q: nagpapixel laser na ako kanina lang.. just wondering if it's safe to use BB cream? i read na it was originally made for post laser treatment.. when can I use bb cream?

A: Regarding this, it's best to ask your derma. I can't really answer that for you :)

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Musicalfan Loves Minerals Readers' Corner

Hello everyone! I'm happy to report that my laptop is in working order again. I have a lot of unanswered questions from my formspring so I'll try to answer them as best as I can.

More questions regarding pixel:

Q: how many stacks did your derma use on your face? my derma told me she'll use 1 stacking only but then "sayang".. though she assured me that it's gonna be effective. I really want the pixel treatment on my depressed scars but I am scared of the downtime! 

A: I'm not really sure what you mean by stacking but if you're referring to how many passes my derma did on me, she did it twice. Like they say, no pain no gain!

Q: how scary are the scabs? do they literally fall off randomly? 

A: Yes they fall off randomly. Think of it as something like peeling except that instead of  clear skin coming off, it's scabs. Scary is a very objective thing. It really depends on how you perceive it :)

Q: hi crystal! what perfume do you wear? i like light scents a lot (think d&g light blue and anna sui) but i want to try other scents, care to suggest a few? thanks a lot

A: Unfortunately, I can't be much help here, because I'm not really into scents that much. I'm very fond of light scents, too. If you want other light scents, you can try GAP Dream (my all-time favorite!), DKNY Cherry Blossom, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Elizabeth Arden Pretty, Paris Hilton. If you want to go darker--well I don't have much experience with darker scents, but the Dior line is a good choice. Of course, perfume differs on everyone because it reacts differently with our skin. I actually like Tommy Girl, but it smells terrible on me!

Q: what is the best BB cream for you? 

A: I've only tried two BB creams: the pink Legere and the Skinfood Aloe, so I really can't give you much input. BB creams are a costly addiction so I'm giving up for now :)

Be Back...

Hey Everyone! I'm going to be MIA for a few days, because my computer is experiencing all sorts of problems that is driving me slightly insane! I hope to be back soon! XOXO

Avon Lipsticks Part 2: Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick

I have to say that this line of Avon lipsticks is my favorite so far. Why? Because I love the sleek packaging, and the scent is not of the usual Avon smell. It smells like a combination of bubblegum and wax, which is not at all bothersome for me :)

I have three shades of this variety: Pink Glimmer, Pink Sugar and Shiny Rouge. They are actually sheer shades but buildable. They're shimmery, so if you're not a fan of shimmer, stay away from these. I personally love them, though.

Here's Pink Glimmer, Pink Sugar and Shiny Rouge without flash:

Here they are with flash:

Shiny Rouge and Pink Glimmer look almost exactly the same, but in reality, they're not, as you can see by the swatch without flash. They're pretty close though.

The con? Just like what I said with the 24K lipsticks, if you rub your lips, the glitter will spread around the area of your mouth! Not pretty. Be sure to remember that!

And since some of you asked for swatches the last time, here they are:

Pink Glimmer

Pink Sugar

Shiny Rouge

I love this for everyday use, or to be layered on top of other lipsticks for a shimmery effect!

Where to buy? From your nearest AVON dealer.

TIP: Wait for them to go on sale so you can get them for around P250 compared to its normal price of around P350.

Ask Me, Part 2

Another series of questions about pixel.

Q: thank you so much for answering my questions! :) ung peeling lang ba yung naging problem mo by 3rd day or may extreme swelling and burnt look pa din? I plan na mgabsent by 3rd day, so by 4th day, am I gonna be at least A LITTLE okay na?

A: Hi sis, of course each person will have a different experience, but for me, it's best that you don't go out until your 5th day. The scabs are brown in color, so until those parts peel off you'll look like you have thick brown gauze on your face. If you're really morena, it won't be as obvious than when you're on the fair side. your skin will also look pixelated that's why it's called pixel laser. In my experience (and I had it done twice already), i peel the most during my 4th day.

Q: may i ask pa ulit ano intensity ginamit on your first pixel treatment?

A: I think the intensity of mine was 1100. Your doctor will decide which intensity he/she thinks will be right for you.

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Ask me!

Ok, this is actually a series of questions about pixel laser which i will try my best to answer. These were asked through formspring.

Q: read about your pixel laser treatment.. san ka nagpalaser? i plan kasi sa ust..
A: I had it done in Transcom building near Tiendesitas.

Q:can i face my patients (intern) by 3rd-4th day after pixel laser treatment?
A: In my opinion, no. by the 3rd day, my skin was really peeling and i looked like a snake who was shedding its skin. it's not pretty :P in my experience, i didn't look decent until the 6th day.

Q:can i wear makeup kahit face powder lang by 3rd-4th day?
A: you can wear makeup the day right after pixel but in my opinion, face powder won't make any difference. pixel will make you really red, and then slowly it will turn brown with some scabs. before the peeling, you can get away with using a heavy coverage foundation/concealer, but no makeup will cover the peeling :)

HTH!

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NARS blushes: Deep Throat vs. Orgasm

Everyone loves NARS blushes! I know I do. So let me show you two of my NARS blushes, Deep Throat and Orgasm. Why am I comparing these? Because they look so similar in the pan. When I bought this, I was really surprised! It's very hard to tell the difference from the pan. Can you?

Here's Deep Throat on the left and Orgasm on the right.

They're very close right? Let's see the swatches. Here they are without flash.

It's really hard to see but as you can slightly make out, Deep Throat is slightly darker and on the peach side compared to Orgasm.

Here they are again with flash:

Here, it's easier to see now. Can you see that Orgasm is more pinkish than Deep Throat? But in person, Orgasm is not as pink as it is on the picture. Both blushes are similar in texture and finish. They're both shimmery but not glittery.

Personally, I prefer Orgasm because I love pinks. What about you? What do you prefer?