Krave Mineral Upgrade 12 HD Liquid Foundation

I'm posing here with Baby Yanna

This is just a quick post about Krave Mineral Upgrade 12 HD Liquid Foundation. Currently, this is only available in two shades and of course, I got the darker shade (Almond). I didn't test this out before purchasing but I took the risk. I can always give it to my sisters if the shade doesn't fit. Surprisingly, this liquid foundation blended well with my skin and the shade is almost perfect! I dusted Cover Girl Face Powder over it and used Krave's Arch Precision Eyebrow Definer Kit for my eyebrows. All from Trendsetters Fashion Boutique.

This photo was taken during the Globe Community Event held at Park Inn by Radission Davao.

Beauty Makeover with Krave & Ellana

This is Jovan. She recently graduated high school and this is her look during her graduation day.

For her graduation makeup, I used the following products:

Krave Concealer in CrostataKrave Mineral Foundation in BanofeeKrave Arch Precision Eyebrow Definer KitKrave Mocha Matte EyeshadowEllana Minerals Inspiration EyeshadowEllana Minerals Intense Eyeshadow

Other products used:VMV LipbalmVMV Lip Gloss in Miami (Peach)Dior Lip Gloss in PinkVMV Tarte a Tan

Before and after:

Notice how the Krave Concealer has visibly reduced the pimple marks and redness on Jovan's face. I applied the concealer heavily on Jovan's cheeks and I also used it as the highligher by lightly applying it on her forehead and chin. After blending the concealers, I dusted Krave Minerale Foundation in Banoffee (old packaging) all over the face. One jar of this foundation costs only P230.00. The old packaging of Krave Minerale makeup line is currently on sale at Trendsetters Fashion Boutique.

I opted for a natural daytime look and the eyeshadow colors that I used are perfect! I stuck to the browns because I wanted a natural look. I also lined her eyes with Ellana Minerals in Ethereal (black). The arch precision eyebrow definer kit in pecan deluxe was perfect for jovan's eyebrows, I used the wax to tame and put the hair in place and then applied the powder to fill in her brows.

Jovan is also notorious for being allergic with some food so I opted to first apply VMV lip balm on her lips not only to moisturize it but to protect it from the lip gloss that I am going to apply later. The VMV lip balm is transparent and provides SPF 60. For the lip color, I applied VMV Lip Gloss in Miami which is peach in color and then I mixed in some pink lip gloss from Christian Dior, the effect is marvelous! A few swipes of VMV Tarte-a-Tan on Jovan's cheeks completed her whole look.

I hope you'll agree with me that Jovan looked fabulous on her graduation day!

Jean Ong MakeUp Workshop

Makeup has been one of my obsessions lately, not that I cannot go out of our house without makeup. I just want to learn the proper way of putting makeup on my face, and of course, I want to know the basic tips and tricks in makeup. Also, I sell makeup, so I must know the proper application techniques.

When Jean Ong organized a makeup workshop here in Davao, I was ecstatic! It would be my first make-up workshop and I was so excited.

Day 1: Day to Night Look

This is the day that I discovered Graftobian cosmetics. I really really like their Warm Palette because it has all the shades perfect for my skin tone. Unfortunately, Graftobian is only available in Manila (but I'm pretty sure they ship outside Manila). I used Graftobian foundations for the looks above.

The day look (first photo) was taken under natural light.  I actually did not have much make up for that look except that I darkened/defined my eyes a bit. I also learned how to correct my under eye imperfections on that day. Notice how my under eye area has brightened. I used an orange color corrector, also from Graftobian, and mixed it up with the foundation. Orange neutralized my blue under eye circles.

For the night look (2nd and 3rd photo), I was gearing for the smokey look. I mostly used my 4U2 Gemtone eyeshadow palette for this look. The palette has 4 shades: 1 green, 2 shades of blue, and 1 grey. I used the blue and grey shades to achieve that look.

Day 2: Avante Garde!

Day 2 was actually a fun day for all of us. We tried avant garde makeup, which I consider as easier because there are no strict rules to achieve to look you want. However, conceptualizing on the look is a little tricky. I had peacock and leopard prints as my inspirations and I achieved these two looks:

Photo taken and edited by Fra Jamir
Foundation, Powder, Contour - Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals
Blush - Ellana Cosmetics
Eyeshadows - StudioBox Cosmetics 

Eyebrows - IN2IT(Philippines)
Color Corrector - Graftobian Make Up Philippines

Photo taken by Jean Ong
Foundation, Powder, Contour - Ellana Cosmetics
Eyeshadows - StudioBox Cosmetics 

Eyebrows - IN2IT(Philippines)
Color Corrector - Graftobian Make Up Philippines

For my Day 2 looks, I used the foundation shades that I currently have on my make up stash: Ellana Minerals and Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals. Also, to achieve those little details for my leopard spots, I bought this Gold brush set from Studio Box Cosmetics. The bright blue, orange and yellow colors were achieved by using and mixing War Paints, also from Studio Box Cosmetics. I also used gold glitters for my peacock look.

Joining a Makeup Workshop is so fun and I wouldn't mind enrolling myself again if there ever comes another makeup workshop in Davao City.

KRAVE MINERALE COSMECEUTICALS: Indulge to What Your Skin Craves

In my quest to go organic, I recently tried organic skin care using Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals. My switch was prompted by my advocacy to look for safe and effective brands that an average Filipina can afford.

Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals has a skin-feeding routine based on your specific skin conditions. Mine is acneic-oily and this is the skin-feeding routine for me:

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I have only been using Cupine Aloepa Facial Wash and Anti-Zit Splash, along with the Fruittie Poreless Toner Spray (not in photo). I introduced the products gradually. 

On the first day, I switched my old facial wash (from another brand) with the Cupine Aloepa facial wash. So basically, I used my new facial wash, together with my old toner and old moisturizer. This went on for 3 days. I noticed that the big breakout that I had from using my old facial scrub has calmed. Cupine Aloepa facial wash is also very gentle, and it doesn't give me the squeaky-clean feel.

On the fourth day, I switched my old toner for the Fruittie Poreless Toner Spray (FPT). It was my first time to use the Fuittee Poreless Toner Spray and I wasn't very comfortable with it at first. Since the FPT did not have any instructions on its label on how to use the product, after spraying, I would wipe the toner on my face using a cotton pad but this did not do any good: cotton fibres would stick to my skin. I figured that after spraying 2 or 3 times, I just need my fingertips (I only use my ring and middle fingers) to massage and spread the product on my entire face and let my skin absorb it. I love the effect of the FPT because it makes my pores, specially on the nose and cheeks, look smaller without the tight feeling.

I continued using the FPT for a week, with the Cupine Aloepa facial wash and still with my old moisturizer. After a week, I switched using the Anti-Zit Splash. The anti-zit splash is like your regular toner: you put some product in a cotton pad and wipe your face with it. Honestly, I'm more comfortable using the Anti-Zit splash than the FPT. The Anti-Zit splash has helped me clear the big nasty zits in my nose and chin after a week of continued use but I've noticed that the small bumps on my forehead are still there. These tiny bumps on my forehead might have been caused by my hair products or could also be an allergic reaction. They're not noticeable but irritatingly, I know that they are there...

Right now, I am not ready to try the Panacea Olio Nutriente although I have one in stock. From the reviews that I have read, some people have experienced a "purging stage" where pimples would actually come out and become worse. I am afraid of the purging stage although I doubt that I would experience it since I have been using organic skin care from another brand before I switched to Krave. For now, my skin may not be perfect but I'm happy with it. I might try the Moisture Souffle Night Cream once my old moisturizer runs out.

If you are in Davao and would like to order Krave Minerale Cosmeceuticals products, you may visit their multiply site at kraveminerale.com but if you want to save on the shipping fee, you can browse Trendsetters Fashion Boutique over at http://www.facebook.com/TrendsettersFashionBoutique and arrange for a meetup or visit their display at My Box, 5th Floor, Gaisano Mall of Davao.