#MakeupForeverTrip (Paris)

Last April, i saw a post on facebook group (makeup artist in the philippines) about MakeUp For Ever's 30 years contest. without any second thought i told myself i need to join!

I actually saw the post 2 days before the deadline. and so the night after i saw that post, I immediately film my video entry.  

They actually have 1 contest for (Pro) Makeup Artist and 1 for makeup addicts. I joined the makeup addict category since i never had any background (school) in makeup. and under makeup addict category they have 2 makeup looks to choose from. Pop star look and the Glam rock. obviously i chose glam rock.

I Never usually join contests or whatsoever but i dont know why i joined this. lol. All i know is i told myself i need to join this one!! Since i usually posts makeup tutorial on youtube, why not join, right? 

The days past by, im not actually thinking about the contest, im not worrying nor nervous at all. well im nervous coz in my mind, im going to Paris, it'll be my first time in Europe!! That is what's on my mind right after i posted that video! That im going to win. I dont know why. but i had that feeling that im going to win and this is for me! (weird). Its July 4 already. The winners list should be up by now, and i never find any! so i told myself, uhm maybe i didnt win. thats ok, move on. Until July 6, a girl commented on my photo in instagram and she was like, "hey congratulations you were on Make Up For Ever's website. did they send you an email yet?" and i was like sooo shocked! i replied to her. omg really??? are you sure? whats their website? coz i keep on checking their site and all i see is nothing. and i checked it, OH SHOOT! its true! i was there! I WON!!

I'm literally crying while punching my mom and shouting im going to Paris!! i was so happy that time.

I kept it a secret, never posted on facebook nor tell anyone. haha. And so, i applied for my visa and i was so nervous because some told me that its hard to get a visa specially if you dont have a job, and i am really really nervous. what if my visa will be rejected? and i applied for it, all went well and the asked me to come back after 6 days to know the result.  and yey!!! My visa is approved!

yey! Im really going to Paris. and here it is, July 7, my flight! i am literally in heaven. and im the happiest person on earth! 

I will spend my week studying makeup at Makeup Forever Academy in Paris!

Damn! im like super blessed! I really wanted to enroll in a makeup school but i dont know where in the Philippines and it was sooo expensive that i couldnt afford it. And here i was, In makeup forever academy! Thank You Lord!

 It's supposedly 10 winners but for some reasons only 5 were chosen. yay! i am really blessed!
The winners are 3 from France, 1 from Mexico and ofcourse, 1 from The Philippines.

I really had an amazing week in Paris, though it'll be better if its 2 weeks right? well, its better than nothing! haha. I learned alot on that 1 week training. like right way to contour different shapes of face, how to use different primers and so. and how to do special effects and face painting!

 Our Instructor Andree'-Line showing us how to do special effects.

All in all, this experience is probably one of the best ive ever had! 

Who wouldve thought that my Passion for makeup would brought me to Paris? I only see Paris ie. The Eiffel or LA Tour Eiffel as what they say, on Magazines, Internet etc. I never thought that id be able to see it in flesh! i never expect that id be in Paris in my whole life because it really is impossible for me to go there coz duh! its so expensive. and so it happens!! now i believe that dreams really do come true! Just keep on dreaming and believing in yourself. just like what i did, i told myself that im going to win this and tadah! i win!

Nothing is really impossible! Thank You Makeup Forever for this wonderful experience and most of all, thank you God for the talent you gave me!. 

For My Paris VLog Video you can find it on my channel www.youtube.com/jendionson 

Here's a short video of my #Makeupforevertrip in makeup forever academy Paris.



Hope i inspired you guys! Thanks for the time reading my blog!

Xo-jen

Neutral Eyes with Pop of Yellow

STEP BY STEP

1. Apply a black kohl liner on the outer third of the eyes

2. Smudge it while applying a matte dark brown eyeshadow

3. Apply taupe colored eyeshadow on the lids

4. Mix 2 types of matte orange eyeshadow, apply it on the crease.

5. Highlight the browbone using a cream shimmery eyeshadow

6. Apply white eyeliner on the inner corners

7. Apply matte yellow eyeshadow above the white eyeliner

8. Line the eyes (winged liner) and extend the line on the inner corners

9. Line the water line

10. Apply false lashes and mascara

11. Contour Features and apply blush

12. Use an orange lipstick. im using NYX Lipstick in citrine.

PRODUCTS USED
MAC Studio fix liquid foundation in NC25
Wetnwild Natural blend pressed powder in natural
BENEFIT browzings
Blue heaven kajal liner
Nude'tude palette
NYC white eyeliner
ELF 144 PALETTE
Shawill liquid liner
Avon supershockmax
Elf contour and blush st. Lucia
NYX Citrine

for more tutorials please visit www.youtube.com/jendionson

Sultry Green & Brown

Hey girls,

I've always thought that green eyeshadow would look horrible until I finally tried it!

STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL:

1. Apply an eyebrow wax or an eye base to the crease. This will serve as a base for the eyeshadows.
2. Apply a matte brown eyeshadow to the crease and blend.
3. Apply a shimmery peach eyeshadow to highlight the brow bone and blend.
4. Apply a green eyeshadow, I'm using my Elf 144 palette. To intensify the color, dampen the brush before picking up the eyeshadow, I used a setting spray to dampen the brush.
5. Apply a dark matte brown eyeshadow to the outer v as well as the crease and the outer part of the lower lashline. I used an angled brush to line my lower lashline.
6. Apply a gold eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye, to highlight the look. I used Milani's baked eyeshadow in Drench in Gold. I also used a setting spray to make the color more intense.
7. Apply black liner to the upper lashline and wing out for a dramatic look. Line the lower waterline.
8. Curl lashes and apply mascara
9. Contour features and apply blush.
10. Apply a peachy tangerine lipstick to complete the look

PRODUCTS USED:

• MAC Studio Fix Liquid Foundation - NC25
• Wet 'N Wild Natural Blend Pressed Powder - Natural
• Benefit Browzings Eyebrow Kit -Light
• Elf Studio 144-Piece Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette-Bright
• theBalm Nude'tude Eyeshadow Palette
• Shawill Liquid Liner
• Blue Heaven Kajal Liner
• Maybelline Colossal Mascara-Black
• Elf Pressed Powder - Toffee
• Milani Baked Blush - Rose D' Oro
• Etude House Vip Dear Darling Miss Tangerine Lipstick - Or205

for more tutorials pls visit www.youtube.com/jendionson

Midnight Glam Makeup Tutorial

Hey everyone, Bold eyes and nude lips are perfect when you're going out on a date or party at night. Here's a closeup of today's makeup tutorial:

STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL: I'm applying a black eyeliner on the outer corner of my eyes. Taking a clean brush and smudge the liner to the crease. Using a beige eyeshadow, apply it to the brow bone, just above the black eyeliner and blend into the crease. This will tone down the black eyeliner. I'm using a clean brush to blend. Using a metallic cranberry eyeshadow, apply it to the eyelids. Using a q-tip, apply a light purple eyeshadow to the inner corners. Using the same cranberry eyeshadow, apply it to the lower lashline. Apply black eyeliner to the upper lashline and wing out. Apply a black kohl eyeliner to the waterline for a smokey look. For a more dramatic look, I'm applying false eyelashes. For a more defined face, contour. Apply a warm peach blush that will compliment the eyes. Apply a nude lipstick to tone down the look. The look is now done! PRODUCTS USED: Jordana Oil Free Liquid Foundation -Tawny Wet 'N Wild Natural Blend Pressed Powder- Natural Browzings Eyebrow Kit- Light Blue Heaven Kajal Liner Nudetude By #thebalm Cosmetics Makhmali 96 Metallic Eyeshadow Nichido Liquid Liner False Lashes - 51 Elf Pressed Powder -Toffee Milani Baked Blush #rosedoro Wet 'N Wild Megalast Lipstick -Bare It All 902C

You can find more tutorials on my youtube channel