RED

I never wear any shade of lipstick other than my favorite Kinda Sexy By MAC which is a dusty rose color. One day, while organizing my kit I came across this perfect red lipstick and decided to try it on. 

This is how it looks like.

Makeup used:

Lips:

 Ruby Woo by MAC

 So Chaud by MAC

 Aqua Lip liner Red by Makeup Forever

Eyebrows:

Everbilena black

Cheeks:

Sculpting Kit by Makeup Forever 

Her Blooming Cheek by MAC

Face:

Makeup Forever HD Foundation in #123

Keep your hands CLEAN!

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Jao Hand Refresher

As a Makeup artist, one the most important things I need to focus on is sanitation. My hands must be clean and odor-free at all times. I spend a lot of time touching my client's face and it really makes them comfortable if they know your hands are clean. 

Jao Hand Refresher, I suppose is the best hand sanitizer there is in the market today. It is a must-have in your kit. Professional MUA's for TV/Film, Fashion, Weddings et al swear by this product. It does not leave any sticky residue like most sanitizers do. Not only it disinfects, it leave you relaxed and smelling incredible with its aromatherapy scent.

Go get yours now! :)

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Makeup for Mature Skin

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Young skin is very much different from mature skin. The skin show wrinkles and lines. Mature skin is dry and looser. When doing makeup, what you want to do is to bring the youthfulness back to the skin. It should be hydrated and fresh looking. The makeup should look thin and light. You do not want to cake your foundation as it would make the lines and wrinkles more visible. 

Products I recommend  to my clients: 

SKINCARE

For those of you who know me, I spend a lot of time prepping the skin whenever I do makeup on my clients. 

Cleanser:

Always cleanse the face before applying anything on it. It get rids of the clogged pores and removes dirt and small pigments of makeup that were left on the skin. 

• Embryolisse Lotion Micellaire (No rinse Makeup remover)

Moisturizer:

• Embryolisse Lair-Crème Concentrè (24-Hour Miracle Cream)
• Laura Mercier Repair Day Crème SPF 15
• Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream

Toner/Mists:

When using a toner on a mature skin, make sure you are using a hydrating toner and NOT an alcohol based toner as it will make the skin more dry. REMEMBER: You want to hydrate the skin :)

• FRESH Rose Marigold Floral Water
• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner
• Evian Mineral Water Spray

MAKEUP

Foundation:

I personally apply it using: clean fingers or beauty blender  or a really good foundation brush.

• Elizabeth Arden Intervene Makeup SPF 15
• Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF 15
• Estée Lauder Futurist Age Resisting Makeup SPF 15
• Lancôme Absolute BX Makeup SPF 18

Concealer:

Use only if necessary.

• Estée Lauder Double Wear

Powder:

As much as possible use a loose powder as it makes a semi dewy finish. Preferably on the T zone only.

• Laura Mercier Mineral Illuminating Powder

Eyeshadow:

Avoid using eyeshadows that are shimmery or glittery. It would make the lines very visible. Use matte eyeshadows only.

Cheeks:

• NARS Orgasm 

Lipsticks:

Do not use Baby Pink. 

*Some products are available at www.sephora.com

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Highstreet

Photography: Renan Ramirez

Grooming: Antonio Rey

Model: Ben Donato 

Behind The Scenes

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Kalah Hendricks

Photography: Kurt Linder

Makeup: Antonio Rey

Model: Kalah Hendricks at Wunder Management 

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Philippine Fashion Week Catalogue Shoot

Behind the scenes: 

Makeup: Antonio Rey

Location: Manila, Philippines 

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Behind the scenes:

Makeup and Special Effects: Joyce Platon and Antonio Rey

Special Thanks to: SportsTrackLive

Poison Ivy

Photography: JP Calderon

Makeup and Hair: Antonio Rey

Model: Rio Lipana

Burn Victim

Special Effects: Antonio Rey

Model: Heather Crosbie 

Location: Cinema Makeup School 

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Ekozania Fashion Show

Makeup and Hair: Antonio Rey

Clothes/Styling: Ekozania

Location: BLVD 3 Hollywood, CA

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LA Fashion Week '09

While in the makeup school I had the chance to work on a real fashion show, not just an ordinary fashion show but LA Fashion Week. It was my first time to work backstage and I loved it! I loved the craziness, the noise and all.

If I remember  correctly, I think I did 3 - 4 girls that night, including performers.

Photographer: Evi T'bolt

Here are some backstage captures:

It was crowded but it was fun

Michael Haase doing hair and Me doing makeup

Me working on a performer

Hair by Michael Haase

Makeup by Antonio

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