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Michelle Phan I am not. But I did recently learn how to bring out my features with makeup from my mentor, Madam Christina Loi, and it’s been a really eye-opening experience!
This is me (left), 1 hour before I got a makeover from her. She gave me a facial because my skin was dry and dull like a croc, a phenomenon that I’ve been told NEVER HAPPENS.
She’s a Crown Ambassador who sits at the top in the world’s first and most successful network marketing company.
Her husband has prohibited her from washing people’s faces like the way she did when she was a poor beautician 30 years ago. CAs are so revered that they usually only appear to speak in front of 10,000 people.
Even her close friends are not allowed to receive a single facial from her. So naturally I feel super-super honored and to be honest, unworthy, but life is funny that way. Blessings come to those who feel lucky! 😀
After the phenomenal facial (best facial I ever had… I fell asleep in 2 mins) she applied makeup on me, telling me step-by-step what she’s doing and why.
The makeover result? See above!!
Whaddya think? Some folks say I look like a film star! *cough* *cough* 😀
So from that awesome makeover, I’ve been so lucky to have been by her side over the past few weeks, learning how to make myself look fabuloso.
There’s been a lot of trial and errors over the course of my learning experience. I’ve been applying, wiping, correcting, reapplying like a child with crayons…. seeking approval from all the experts and professional makeup artists around me, who haven’t been satisfied with the results. Most importantly, Madam Christina’s approval.
But today, she passed me with a big smile on her face!
Can you see WHY?
I lined my eyes just right. The corners are not too high, line not too thick. The nose bridge shadow makes it look so high with a smaller knob. Clean perky natural-looking lashes, perfect skin tone, shadows and highlights.
Who would have thought that makeup could be:-
a) So technical
b) So hard to get right
c) Requires so much skills?
My advice to you is, learn how to apply makeup on yourself only from the best makeup artists. Don’t just settle with the same way you’ve put makeup on for years, merely changing colors and brands. Just like you’ve got to upgrade your wardrobe, hairstyle, and life, you’ve got to upgrade your makeup skills in order to look fresher than a juicy fruit.
Why do I think every woman should learn how to use makeup properly? Because those little details matter, and they can change your life. It is the difference between mediocrity and magic, from so-so to WOW!
There’s definitely skill involved in presenting your best self using makeup and I challenge you to learn what works best on you.
I also invite you to come to Madam Christina Loi’s Makeup Expo this coming Sunday if you’re in Manila. It’ll be super fun, and you’ll learn skills that stay with you for a lifetime!
MAKEUP EXPO
24th March 2013
2pm – 6pm – ACE BLDG, RADA STREET, MAKATI, MANILA
Look for me, (Jackie Miao) and just say you read about it on LIFEBOD.COM.
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