It is embarassing sometimes to admit that I have never really used make-ups before. I used to think they make me look like a clown to the extent that I went on stage on the day Miri was declared a city in 2005 without any make-up. I must have looked ghostly pale or simply faded on national television.

Anyway, today at 23, I am starting to test the water. I believe it is simply ‘manners’ to put some light make-up before you go out. This is what I usually do..

1. Foundation

It is just like getting your face into a white sheet of paper before you start colouring it. I opt for the rather cheap Maybelline Aqua gel foundation (Light Beige) for a base. I found left-behind L’Oreal Visible Lift foundation in the bag, so I might try that on one of these days. After the liquid foundation, I pat some compact powder foundation. I am still searching for one that fits my needs and budget but meanwhile, I just make ado with what my aunt left behind for us – the L’Oreal Ideal Balance.

2. Eye

After putting on the foundation, I go off to the eye. I would put the eyeliner first. I am currently using the Unstoppable pencil liner by Maybelline. After lining both the lower and upper eye, I would straightaway put my favourite Red Earth  metallic eye shadow. At this stage, I just use one colour. I am venturing into 2-tone or 4-tone eye colours. It is all about blending the colours.

Of course, the mascara after that. I am still very lousy in that. I usually curl my eyelashes before applying the mascara. Currently, I am using the Japanese branded Fiberwig mascara, on loan to me by Gohyie. Still searching for the mascara to bring over to London…

Oh, see the concealer at the most left? I always tend to forget to use it. Naturally our skin tone underneath the eye is always darker, thus the use of concealers.

3. Blush

I always tend to skip this part. But since there is a very nice tone I like, I try to use it more often. The Christian Dior blushers are all hand-me-down items. I don’t think I would be getting any new blusher anytime soon. Not quite a fan.

4. Lips

I don’t wear lipsticks. Only glosses at the moment. I have one to recommend for long-lasting wear. It is the Lancome Juicy Tube.