Ina Loves Makeup: 2012

12/5/12

Man's World

I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does not doubt my courage or my toughness, who does not believe me naive or innocent, who has the courage to treat me like a woman.
~ Anais Nain

Photography : Kurt Alvarez

Modeling : Nicky Mendoza

Accessories by Bring

Shot at ACME Innovatives Studios

Make Up by Ina de Guzman

11/13/12

Girlboy

Last Sunday, I did 2 looks for my best friend's accessory line. She'll be releasing her newest collection really soon, so watch our for that!

Ahhhh! I looooove how make up can transform a person's face!

SNEAK PEEK

Photos : Kurt Alvarez
Shot at ACME Innovatives Studio
MUA : Ina de Guzman
Modeling : Nicky Mendoza
Accessories : Bring

Androgynous
Strong Brow x Dark Lip

Feminine
Fresh x Clean

Talk soon
x
Ina

11/5/12

Bring Your BFF!

Photo courtesy of Google Images

Prom season is coming!

Eudora Weldy once said: "A good snapshot stops a moment from running away."

Make sure you girls look picture perfect on this special night!
Book now and avail of my BRING YOUR BFF Promo!

Pay Php 4,500 only
Inclusive of make-up and hair styling for you and your BFF on your most awaited night ♥

Love,

Ina

11/4/12

Sneak Peek: Flowers in Your Hair

"And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.

And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.

Get over your hill and see what you find there,with grace in your heart and flowers in your hair."

- Mumford & Sons

Photography: Anabelle Dizon
Modeling: Mollie del Rosario
MUA: Ina de Guzman
Flower Crown from Moonbeam by Polina

Product of the Day: MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Creme Cup on my model Mollie

Talk soon!

Ina

11/2/12

Happy Halloween!

Hello,loves! Halloween's definitely one of my favorite "holidays" and this year, I ditched the cutesy costume and went all out as a "walker", aka a zombie for those of you who don't watch The Walking Dead, which I'm a HUGE fan of!

For this look I used tissue paper, Elmer's Glue, dry oats, Ben Nye's Monster Wheel, eye shadows and lip gloss! Easy peasy!

I ordered contact lenses online but they didn't arrive in time for Halloween. BOO.

But oh well, I still look kinda dead, right? ;-)

I feel so pretty!

Can't wait til next year!

Ina

10/23/12

Sam Lee at The Esquire Ball

Last October 2nd, I did my friend Sam Lee's make up for the Esquire Ball.

Her only requests for the look:

She still wanted to look like herself
Contouring for her cheek bones

Sam is a freelance director,photographer,videographer and editor. (WHEW!)

Photo by Antonio Aguila
Suit by Ziggy Savella

Photo courtesy of Princess Barretto

Photo courtesy of Majoy Siason

Thanks,Sam!

Talk soon.

Ina

10/22/12

Bridal Look

Modeling: Katrine Reyes
Photography: Anabelle Dizon and Aaron Abadilla
MUA: Ina de Guzman

10/21/12

MAC x Marilyn Monroe

Hi lovelies! I'm back and I'm here to show you my picks from the MAC x Marilyn Monroe collection which was just released in Manila today, October 21st. I wasn't really keen on getting anything other than a lipstick so I went ahead and grabbed a tube of the shade that stood out to me the most. I got Deeply Adored, a deep scarlet according to MAC. I immediately tried it on when I got home and ohmygosh... I'm in love! I'm so glad that I picked this color. Definitely recommend that you get one for yourself,if you can!

MAC x Marilyn Deeply Adored Lipstick

Skin swatch courtesy of Allura Beauty

Matte Finish
Gorgeous color
Great color payoff - Fully opaque in one swipe
Wallet Damage : Php 1,100

So I was already happy with my lipstick purchase but the blush lover in me couldn't help but swatch one of the blushes in the collection and well... whaddaya know? I ended up buying The Perfect Cheek blusher,too! It's a gorgeous rosy neutral pink that would go with just about any look, be it smoky or natural. Super versatile shade!

MAC x Marilyn The Perfect Cheek Blusher

Skin swatch courtesy of Allura Beauty

Soft, finely-milled powder
Matte finish
Buildable color
Great color payoff
Versatile, easy to wear shade
Wallet Damage: Php 1,430

Here's a photo of myself wearing both products!

My wallet is very,very sad but I am a very,very happy girl!

And so I leave you with one of my favorite quotes from no other than Ms.Marilyn Monroe:

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”

Talk to you soon! Stay absolutely ridiculous! ;-)

x

Ina

10/3/12

My Everyday Face

Hey lovelies! Here's a quick post on my day to day go-to look. I can literally slap this on in 5 minutes and walk out the door! Super quick and easy with a few of my favorite products too.

My Everyday Look + Products

The Balm Shelter Tinted Moisturizer in Medium - Super lightweight, I just use my hands to apply this!
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW25 - My holy grail concealer, hands down! I use this on my under eye circles + blemishes
MAC Blot Powder in Medium/Dark - a godsend for my super oily face! Sets everything in place and gets rid of shine
MAC Solar Riche Bronzer - for a bit of contouring and a sun-kissed glow!
MAC Dollymix Blusher - applied with a light hand, gives of a lovely flush on the cheeks! Also one of my favorite MAC blushes!
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow 24h in 01 - super natural looking and so easy to use! Just a little secret: it's gym-proof,too!;-)
Maybelline The False Lash Waterproof Mascara - holds curl + adds volume
The Face Shop My Lips Eat Cherry Aqua Tint in Juicy Red - I love this! Great for just-sucked-on-a-popsicle lips!

What are your everyday face must-haves? I'd love to know!

Talk soon.

x

Ina

9/27/12

Top Three : MAC Blushes

Hey lovelies!
Here are my top 3 MAC powder blush picks!

(Clockwise L-R) Dollymix, Margin, Fleur Power

What MAC says:

Dollymix - Pure candy pink
Margin - Peach with golden shimmer
Fleur Power - Soft bright pinkish-coral

My Thoughts:

MAC blushes in general are great products. Color range,pigmentation and longevity wise,these babies are just amazing!

Dollymix is a bright hot pink with a slight shimmer (undetectable on skin!) which makes for a great flush on the cheeks when applied with a light hand. Margin is a shimmery "dirty" peach that can be incredibly flattering on a variety of skintones! Screams J.Lo! And then there's Fleur Power. It's a lovely coral-pink with a hint of shimmer, great for a bright pop of color on the cheeks.

And there you have it! I highly recommend these blushes. Love, love these!

Stay tuned for more of my "Top Threes" ;-)

x

Ina

9/24/12

Ouch!!!!

Hurt myself today :'(

...with a bit of makeup ;-) Actually just used a bit of my son's hair wax (sorry,Z!),powder foundation,eyeshadows,a bit of lip & cheek tint,Carmex and baby oil!

Really interested in prostethics and special effects makeup!

x

Ina

9/22/12

Hostess with the Mostess

Last Friday, I did my former high school classmate Kj Castillo's make up. She hosted FEU-NRMF's Med Night for this year. Kj had nice skin so I only applied a light layer of liquid foundation to even out her skin tone. I did a smoky eye on her as per her request and I went ahead and enhanced her other features with a bit of contouring and highlighting, soft brows, a lovely pair of falsies,coral cheeks and a nice pink lip care of MAC's Pink Nouveau.

Kj's Before Shot

After

You looked fab,Kj!
Congratulations on your first hosting gig!;-)

Talk to you guys soon!

Stay lovely.

Ina

9/20/12

Maquillage Professionnel Day 13: Any Look

On our final day in make up school, we were allowed to pick and recreate any of our previous looks. Ofcourse I picked Bridal. ;-)

Modeling: Laurine Fabul

Products used (in order):

MUFE HD Microperfecting Primer

MUFE Face and Body Foundation Foundation

MUFE Lift Concealer

MUFE Full Cover Concealer

MUFE Super Matte Loose Powder

MUFE Brow Corrector (15)

MUFE Sculpting Kit in #2

MUFE Eye Shadow

MUFE Diamond Powder

MUFE Star Powder

MUFE Aqua Black

MUFE Aqua Smokey Lash Mascara

MUFE Powder Blush

MUFE Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick (2 shades)

Generic Faux Eyelashes

Ardell LashGrip Lash Adhesive

Laurine's Before Shot

Eyes

My glowing "bride"!

Groom please ;-)

Lip Color Option #2

It's offical! I am now a certified make up artist!
So excited!!! <3
Wish me luck!

x

Ina

Maquillage Professionnel : GRADUATION DAY!

It's official! I am now a Professional Make Up Artist!
Mom,Dad,Kevin & Zag, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU GUYS! <3

Thank you to Maquillage Professionnel (much love to Miss Mikee,Miss Yuki and Sir Mio!) for the top notch, high quality education I received. Thank you to all my lovely classmates for the company, laughs and conversations. I will surely miss all of you! Hugs and kisses to Hazel,Tin,Jubz,Sweet,Tanya,Carla,Cams,Meg and Ate Flor! Congratulations to all of us!