Colour Collection with Bianca Valerio

Colour Collection is Tupperware Brands' premier cosmetic line. It has been known for its amazing quality makeup with their extensive, rich makeup colors and skin caring properties. They've been in the industry for a long time but I have to admit, it was just recently that I discovered about the brand.

I was invited to an intimate lunch with their Chief Makeup Artist, Ms. Bianca Valerio. It was held at Cafe 1771, El Pueblo. We were joined by other beauty bloggers, some people from the press and also the Colour Collection team.

The first thing I thought of when I saw her was she looks like Snow White! She is a living doll! She looks so gorgeous!

If you don't know who Bianca is, she is one of the top models in the Philippines, host of the fashion TV show FASH (Fashion and Style Hub). Aside from this, she is also a published author and her book is still out in the market, Face to Face.

Bianca Valerio also shares some of her kikay must haves and why she chooses Colour Collection makeup. She says that she is very hands on with her line and Colour Collection really involves her. So she is very much aware and she truly uses what's included in her line.

They also discussed the concept behind their University Tours. When I learned about it, all I could think of was how I wish there was such a thing back when I was in college. The university tours are conceptualized to spread confidence among dun, young college girls. 

We were let inside the bus and it's a makeup haven inside! Wooow! There were makeup booths and loads and loads of makeup! All of us gushed, squealed and said that we all want a bus like this!

It was actually my first time to see most if not all of the products of Colour Collection. And it was just an awesome time getting to know and chitchatting with Bianca.

I have never met someone as nice as her! She is not only beautiful outside, but she really talked to each one of us, sharing stories, kikay tips, and laughing the whole time! Did you know that she trained ang got professional license at the famous Makeup Designory in Los Angeles? Talk about mad skills! No wonder she was chosen to be the Chief Makeup Artist for Colour Collection.

After the bus tour, it was time for more photos:

 Meg Magazine Team

Liz, Bianca, Martha, Julia, Me & Joanne 

Beauty Bloggers

 Makeup Artists for the Colour Collection University Tour

 Of course I just had to take a photo with Snow White, Bianca Valerio

Liz, Bianca and I

For more information about the university tour, visit http://www.colourcollectiontour.com.
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Colour Collection University Tour

I have said this a couple of times in the past that I'm a late bloomer when it comes to makeup. I used to put on makeup just for my performances in school and didn't really see the importance of it until I got to college. During my college days, I started caring for my skin a lot more and then started experimenting with makeup. 

While I was in college, there were a lot of events I had to attend because I was juggling my studies and also being an officer in two organizations. Did I mention I already had a boyfriend that time? So of course, looking good was a must! There were a lot of school activities that required me to look my best- which means wearing a little makeup, being strong, confident and beautiful.

Colour Collection together with Meg Magazine, grants every girl's dream- to get a FREE makeover! The makeover bus is going around different campuses to give college girls a FREE makeover and be able to purchase their favorite Colour Collection products and also get a chance to meet beauty experts Bianca Valerio, chief makeup artist of Colour Collection, beauty blogger Liz Lanuzo and Ning Hilario, beauty editor of Meg magazine.

Colour Collection University Tour helps young women discover their confidence and boost their self esteem. It's a great platform. And of course what better way to do that than by sharing their love for makeup and beauty? I agree. I definitely agree.

The University Tour has already started! 1st leg was in U.P. Diliman with Chief Makeup Artist Bianca Valerio. And now, they are on their 2nd leg with Ning Hilario of Meg Magazine. It will be at St. Paul Manila at the Parking lot, near HRM Training Center. It will be on February 15-17. The third leg is with Project Vanity Blogger Liz Lanuzo in University of Sto. Tomas.

 

 Beauty Experts

Go right ahead and get a makeover! Feel beautiful, look beautiful, be beautiful! :D

For more information and updated schedule, you can visit http://www.colourcollectiontour.com.

NYX HD Studio Photogenic Primer

Before anything else, Happy Valentine's Day everyone! :D It's the day of love. Don't forget to share LOVE LOVE LOVE with your partner, family and friends! Do share what you plan today! Coz I actually have no Valentine's plans since we already celebrated it last week when we went out of town. Oh our travel vlogs are in my youtube channel btw.

For today, I decided to review one of the products I have been using for months but haven't had time to post a review yet is my NYX HD Studio Photogenic Primer. I decided to buy this because I wanted to try different brands of primers and I've read that it's a pretty good product.

First of all, I love the packaging. I find it simple but sleek. I like the fact that it comes in a pump bottle since it's more hygienic that way. Plus I have always liked the product of NYX. It's very professional looking but still has the "cuteness" attitude to it.

The pro side is that it does make my makeup last long. I also like the effect when I take photos. My skin looks better, I think it's because this primer doesn't make me more greasy. I also feel that it makes face makeup application smoother. I think that's the basic reason why I choose to use this product.

I usually use just a small amount of product as it has a "white" color to it. 

Now the con side. Honestly I thought that this won't leave a white cast and will perfectly be blended to my skin. Unfortunately, I learned that it doesn't blend as well as I hoped it would.

Because of this, it sometimes leaves white cast on my face. The key is to use very very very tiny amount of product and blend it very well. Or else, it would be sooo hard to remove this primer. :( Also, I feel that this primer is a little bit more difficult to blend, which makes point no. 1 become even more of an issue.

Overall, I will finish this bottle but once I finish it, I will try a different primer. Even though I like the effect that it gives, I am still looking for my HG primer. I just find it hard to control the product that I apply on my skin.

Don't forget to wear primer before applying your makeup today! You don't want your makeup to budge while you're on a date! :p

Rating:

.5 out of 3 Schnauzers

Valentine's Day: Sparkling Eyes

Now for this Valentine tutorial focuses on the eyes! The eyes are the windows of the soul and what better way to bring your partner closer than by having him stare at those sparkling eyes. Even though we want it to stand out, I opted to keep it fairly natural. Just pop a shimmery shadow on the inner part of the eyes to brighten it. :)

I feel like this is really wearable. It's something that I would recommend for whole day dates. When my husband and I were still dating, we would usually do a "whole day" dates. I don't really wear very dramatic makeup since I would be going out of the house at noon/ So if you are going on an out of town date, I think this is perfect!

Products Used:
Nivea Soft Rose Lip Balm
Majolica Majorca Skin Lingerie
Beauty Creidt Lovely Q10 Liquid Foundation #21
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Cream Concealer in Soft Yellow
Fanny Serrano Stick Foundation in Chestnut
MAC Hyper Real Powder in Medium
K Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow #01 (available at Beauty Bar)
Maybelline Hyper Diamonds GN-01 Palette
LuLu Makeup Beverly Hills Palette
Elianto Eyeshadow in Soft Yellow for highlight
K Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner in Super Black (available at Beauty Bar)
Revlon Colostay Eyeliner in Black
Estee Lauder Doube Wear Zero Smudge Proof Mascara
NYX Mosaic Powder in Plummy
LuLu Makeup Bronx Duo
LuLu Makeup Paris Lip Palette
Fashion 21 Loose Powder #6


Other Products Used:
Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

Tools Used:
LuLu Makeup Blending Artist Pro
Charm Pretty in Pink 14pc Vegan Brush Set
Suesh Spoolie from 21s Set
Charm Big Blending Brush
Megaga Professional Small Eyeshadow from 10 Premiere Set

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day!!! :) I wish that all of us stay happily in love and inspired! :) Mwwwaaahh!

Valentine's Day: Red Lips

Hi everyone! I can already smell Valentine's in the air! Couples are now starting to plan for their dates. I wonder what your plans are? Care to share? Also, what look will you be sporting that day? I remember flipping through magazines and looking for different pegs for a nice Valentine's look. I don't want my clients to look the same so I try to adjust and choose looks that work best for them.

Well, Valentine's for me- is all about looking pretty with an edge! I usually go for something very wearable this day because looking over the top might be a turn off for some men.

In this tutorial, it is all about that luscious red lips! I personally go for neutral or light eye makeup when I wear red lipstick. I find that it balances the richness of the red color better. Plus you would want your partner to look at those kissable lips during the day of love right? :)

Products Used:
NYX HD Photogenic Studio Primer
Forever Sheer Powder
Physicians Formula MIneral Wear Cream Concealer in Soft Yellow
Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer
Beauty Credit Eyeshadow in Apricot
Elianto Eyeshadow Golden brown shade
Elianto Eyeshadow Caramel brown shade
Elianto Eyeshadow in Soft Yellow for highlight
Elianto Eyeshadow Brown shade
K Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner in Deep Brown (available at Beauty Bar)
Maybelline Long Extreme Stiletto Mascara
LuLu Makeup Bronx Duo
Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine Free Blush in Fresh Rose
Etude House Soft Touch Liner
Revlon Colorbust Lip Butter in Cherry Tart

Tools:
Charm Pretty in Pink 14pc Vegan Brush Set
Suesh 21's Set Fluffy Brush
Charm Big Blending Brush
Charm Travel Pro Set Flat Definer Brush
Charm Travel Pro Set Blush Brush
Megaga Professional 10 Premiere Set Powder Brush

Honestly, I don't think we have any plans for that date. We don't really go on a date during Feb 14 just because we know it's going to be traffic everywhere and it will be hard to find a restaurant that isn't packed. We've already celebrated Valentine's though, which I will be talking about next time. :)