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Here’s my entry to Beautynomics’ Minute Maid Contest:

I would have thought of doing something creative, like getting myself a snapshot in my quirkiest pose donning the quirkiest makeup. But, since fresh is the theme, I’ve chosen this look  I pulled off at a Christmas Party.

Boho Makeup-No Makeup Look at the Christmas Party

Makeup: Maybelline Clear Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation, Dollface Cosmetics Oil-Absorbing Mineral Finishing Silk, Shu Uemura Sheer Face Powder, Maybelline Volume Express Cat Eyes Mascara,  Shu Uemura Pro Concealer, Bloom Retractable Brow Definer, Bloom Eyeshadow Liner,  Nars Orgasm blush, MAC Bronzing Powder and MAC Lip Gelee.

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Albeit mineral makeups can be quite messy, there’s no denying that they’re simply one of the gentlest cosmetics ever invented! This is why, I recently got a bit of an MMU haul from Dollface Cosmetics.

Dollface Mineral Blush & Mineral Finishing Silk Swatches

So here’s what I’ve got:

Dollface Mineral Powder Blushes in Cinnamon Roll (med pink matte shade), Plum Pudding (berry shade with shimmer) and Strawberry Smoothie (light orange-pink  matte shade).

Swatches without flash (Top-Bottom: Cinnamon Roll, Plum Pudding and Strawberry Smoothie)

With Flash

I also got Dollface Cosmetics Oil-Absorbing Mineral Finishing Silk in Butter Pecan Ice Cream (light shade with yellow undertones)

Swatch without flash

With flash

Verdict?

I must say I love all of them! I’m so fond of using each everyday, since they don’t cause any breakouts even after hours of wearing them.

I really, really love the silky matte finish that the mineral finishing silk leaves. It effectively nixes oil and shine, and keeps my skin naturally matte for hours!

Regarding the mineral blushes, I either use Cinnamon Roll or Strawberry Smoothie coz both of them leave a natural shade of pink on me. I usually prefer Strawberry Smoothie should I just want a hint of pink with my medium-light to light skin tone, whilst Cinnamon Roll is best used should I want additional colour for a more flushed look. I find Plum Pudding shade to strong for me. Plus, I’m not really into shimmers for an ordinary, everyday look. So I guess, it’s reserved for special occasions!

Looks like Barbie hearts makeup in general, as Stila launches its Barbie loves Stila Collection in commemoration of its 50th Anniversary.

If you tried and loved Barbie loves MAC, then this Stila collection will surely eat your heart out! It’s composed of various makeup sets and palettes, all beautifully crafted to fit Barbie’s glam and charm. If you want to sport an enchanting doll-face look [just like Barbie's], then grabbing one of these fabulous sets will definitely do the trick. Each set is made ideally for every Barbie’s exquisite look as it evolves through the years.

You can also opt getting Barbie loves Stila Talking Palette or  Barbie loves Stila Eye Shadow Trio & Lip Glaze Combo for a try.

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One of our innermost desires is to have a lovely pair of rosy cheeks showing [and shining] through. Having that pinkish glow gives a healthy, radiant impression. Admit it or not, it really adds up a notch in looking heavenly gorgeous, like that of an angel!

Achieving a glowing angelic facade is now possible with a few swipes of blush-on, or a few drops of cheek tint on the apples of your cheeks–leaving a hint of pink. And when I say few, I mean applying the just-right amount of color without going overboard. I’m sure you don’t want to sport a clown face that will make people laugh instead of make them awe.

Here’s our top picks whether you wanna go natural or dazzle with shimmer: Benefit Benetint and Nars Orgasm.

Au Naturel

Get a [super]natural hint of rosiness with this lip and cheek tint from Benefit. Benefit Benetint, the mother of all lip and cheek stains, gives a hint of rosy color for that natural flush. It works perfect for a barefaced or no-makeup makeup look.

Price: $28

Shimmery Peachy Glow

This HG blush-on from NARS is surely present in every makeup junkie’s beauty arsenal. NARS Orgasm delivers a peachy-pink sheen with shimmer that gives an instant oomph for that lovely lustrous glow.

Price: $25

For more info about these products, visit www.benefitcosmetics.com and www.narscosmetics.com.