I love cream eyeshadows. Aside from them being extremely blend-able, they are very handy and they don't take up so much space in your cosmetic case for quick makeup changes from day to night. I recently received this cream eyeshadow from Canmake, and the shade is just gorgeous.

Dark eye shadow and bold lips are the biggest trends during fall and winter, but the classic repeated rule of makeup artists is to choose either a strong eye or strong lips but never, ever both at once.
But ever-fashionable actresses like Megan Fox, Diane Kruger and Christina Aguilera defied this beauty commandment by pairing a dark matte red lipstick with a dramatic smoky eye for the red carpet or a premiere and did they look pretty darn amazing!
But, like many of celebrities' looks, this look may be one better left to evenings out (when you're bold enough) or for photoshoots and runways.
If you have strong features, try going for a softer makeup look to soften your features. If you are bored with your look, you can always pull of this look for a night out. Just keep the smokey eyes muted a little bit and a lighter red. Try using lip gloss, matte lipsticks make a makeup look look very heavy.

After I applied Lancome's Contour Pro Lip Pencil on Margs' lips, I topped it off with Sephora's Lush Flush Wine Lip & Cheek Stain! Then topped it off with MAC's lip glass in clear. Experiment and mix colors until you find the shade that best suit your color tone!
HAVE FUN!
PHOTO CREDITS
Photographed by Sabs Hernandez
Modeled by Margs Lopez
Hair and Makeup by Sabs Hernandez
Saturday, June 26, 2010
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My beautiful December bride Monica had her trial session today. She came from Singapore to fix some stuff for the wedding including our hair and makeup trial.
Airbrush makeup for Monica and dramatic eyes. Her wedding is an evening wedding so dramatic eyes was the way to go. I love how her eyes are easy to put makeup on and we really had fun at her trial today.
Monica wanted an upstyle and she wanted volume at the top of her head. She can go with the volume because her fiance is tall.She was opting for a bun but Tony didn't want a dated look so this is the hair that Tony came up with.
PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photography by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Tony Dusich
Monday, November 23, 2009
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My sister Love was a muse of Hindy Tantoco's Culte Femme Event. She was wearing a beautiful white dress so I wanted to keep her makeup fresh as well, even though the event was an evening affair.
I knew that everyone will be wearing black or something dark, and will have dark makeup as well... So, I wanted her to stand out and that she did!
PHOTO CREDITS
Photography and Makeup by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Tony Dusich
Saturday, September 12, 2009
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We’ve all seen photos of women with gorgeously smoky eyes, or perhaps a model with eyeliner so dark and deep, she looks perfect and unreal. Unfortunately finished photographs usually involve a little airbrushing and PhotoShop enhancements we can’t have for every snapshot of ourselves.However with a little practice and the right tools, you can successfully achieve the alluring draw of dramatic eyes. Many women desire the look of dramatic eye makeup, but do not have the skills or the expertise to wear it well. With the tips below you can begin to explore this world of cosmetic intrigue, and hopefully obtain a look you will love.
Don't limit yourself with blacks, greys, and silvers. You can pull off the dramatic eye look with practically any color.
THE TOOLS
If you are going to try out a makeup look darker than you normally wear, there are a few products you will want to make sure you have:
- An eye pencil a shade darker than normal
- Black or dark purple/blue mascara
- Black liquid eye liner
- Eye makeup brushes in a variety of size
- Both light and dark colored eye shadow
After you have all of these supplies,you can begin to experiment and play around with different dramatic eye makeup looks.
GETTING THE LOOK
1. Start your look by coloring your eyebrows about a shade lighter than your natural hair color. If your eyebrows are exceptionally
light, then you can take the time to practice adding a shade darker of eyebrow pencil, gel or powder to them perfectly and choosing eye shadow colors that compliment them. Eyebrow shape can make or break your beauty, so make sure
your eyebrows are symmetrical and shaped with a natural-looking arch. WHAT I USE: Sally Hansen's Facial Hair Bleech. It's very easy to use and doesn't sting! Need to add color to your brows? I use Makeup Forever's Eyebrow Corrector Gel in #0 or #2.
2. Next, apply a light shade of eye shadow starting at your eyelash line and going up to the base of your eyebrow. Your color choice depends upon your complexion and eye color, however, a subtle gold/brown usually works well.
WHAT I USED ON MARGS: DIOR 5 Colour Eye Shadow Palette in Stylish Move.
3. Following application of this light color, use a darker shade in a thin line and place it in the crease of your eye lid. This will help to “open up” your lids and make them look large, expressive, and dramatic. You can also use a medium shade on top of this dark color if you want to blend and add variety. Blend this mid-toned third shadow into your brow bone.
4. BLEND.
5. After you have completed your shadow, it’s time to use eye liner. This is unfortunately where many women go wrong. To prevent this from happening, start out small. It is easier to add product than it is to remove it. If you are a newbie, try using a gel eye liner with an eye liner brush.
This is easier to control.
Place black eyeliner to your upper lashes first. Using a very thin line, apply from the inner corner outward. When you move on to the bottom lashes, be sure the two lines do not touch, as this will actually shrink your eyes and cause you to look cat-like rather than gorgeously dramatic. Complete your look with a couple of coats of dark mascara, and curl if desired. WHAT I USED: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner.
Dramatic eye makeup can be emphasized with fun additions like iridescent shadow or a pencil liner containing shimmer. However, usually dramatic eye makeup is commonly known for being black, mauve, browns. Painted, and precise.
Dramatic eye makeup can enhance your look for a variety of occasions. Now that you have achieved your dramatic look, where should you wear it? Save it for fun evenings out, perhaps when you next go dancing at your favorite club or have an after-hours work soiree to attend.
PHOTO CREDITS
Model Photographed by Jojo Tatlonghari
Hair and Makeup by Sabs Hernandez
Model: Margs Lopez
Product shots courtesy of Google Images
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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The moment I saw Carissa, I already knew the look I wanted for her for her Grad Ball.I was pretty sure that a lot of people at the ball will be wearing their hair down and makeup with the smokey-eye.
So I did something very fresh for Carissa, and I knew that she can very much pull it off.
So I kept everything bare and made her skin look dewy and fresh!
For the hair, Bea did a Jessica Alba type of hair that is swept back but not totally combed and sprayed into place.
PHOTO CREDITS
Photographed by Sabs Hernandez
Makeup by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Bea Misa
Thursday, April 09, 2009
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Yasmine's classic classy look. She has nice cat-eye eyes which made the look even more sophisticated than it already is.
GET THE LOOK:
For skin that has a dewy finish, I used Lancome's Photogenic Lumessence. I applied this foundation with Suesh's Stippling brush to ensure even distribution.
Powder the face with a sheer layer of loose powder to set it.
Apply a silver-grey eye shadow with shimmer to eyelids starting from lash lines to crease. Making the lash lines darker and as you go up, the application becomes lighter.
Line the eyes with a dark eye liner pencil. If you have extremely sensitive eyes, skip this part.
Apply 3 coats of curling and lenthening mascara. I used Lancome's L'Extreme mascara in Noir. My single most favorite product!!
For the lips, use nude lipstick that matches your skin tone. Everyone can wear it, just find the right shade!
For Yasmine's cheek, I kept it almost bare. I only contoured her cheek bones with a bronzer to give her a sun kissed look to warm the look.
PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup by Sabs Hernandez of Lancome Paris
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
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Sometimes, you under estimate your time and the next thing you know, you only have a few minutes to get ready for a dinner party, wedding, or a formal event! Let me show you this 15 minute hair and makeup tip so that you can still look your best for your event!
Apply moisturizer on your face before starting with your hair. This will allow your moisturizer to sink in your skin while you set your hair.
Blow dry your hair with a wide brush, your dryer facing downwards. This will make the follicles of your hair to go the downward direction making it straight and neat. When it is half-way dry, apply mousse to your hair starting at the ends of your hair, with NO products on the roots. Divide your hair in 3 large sections, and twist each one making a low bun, securing it at the lower part of your head. When you're done, start with your makeup.
Apply liquid foundation on your fingertips, and spread it on your face like you would your moisturizer. This will save time rather than using a brush or a sponge. Make sure that it is even and don't forget to get some product under your eyes and your eyelids. Give it about 2 minutes to dry.
Set your face. Lightly powder your face with a loose powder. By using loose powder, you will achieve a supple dewy look. Using your pressed powder will make your face ultra matte.
Use a tinted eyebrow mascara to lighten your brows a little bit. I used MAC's girl-boy brow set to lighten the brows and this will also keep them in place and make them look neat.
Do your cheeks next so you would more or less know what shade of eyeshadow to use. If you want a warm blush, use warm toned eyeshadow as well so that they would look in sync. With a blush brush, sweep your brush from the apples of your cheeks until the temples. Lightly run your brush on your forehead, tip of nose and chin as well.
With an eyeshadow blender brush, sweep a champagne colored eyeshadow from your lashlines to your brow bones, then a nude or mocha colored shade on the creases. Blend together. Curl your lashes and apply 2 coats of mascara.
Trace your lips with a lip pencil that is the same tone as your blush. Fill in your lips with the pencil and top with a tinted gloss.
When you're done with your makeup, let your buns loose and then lightly spray it with a hairspray that won't completely set your hair. Try using Elnett. This type of hairspray can still be brushed and still gives your hair a natural bounce. Pull your curls into a ponytail and then twist your hair here and there until you get the desired look that you want and secure with hair pins. Try pulling your hair into a half ponytail first and take it from there? Spray your hair one last time to set and you are done!
Apply moisturizer on your face before starting with your hair. This will allow your moisturizer to sink in your skin while you set your hair.
Blow dry your hair with a wide brush, your dryer facing downwards. This will make the follicles of your hair to go the downward direction making it straight and neat. When it is half-way dry, apply mousse to your hair starting at the ends of your hair, with NO products on the roots. Divide your hair in 3 large sections, and twist each one making a low bun, securing it at the lower part of your head. When you're done, start with your makeup.
Apply liquid foundation on your fingertips, and spread it on your face like you would your moisturizer. This will save time rather than using a brush or a sponge. Make sure that it is even and don't forget to get some product under your eyes and your eyelids. Give it about 2 minutes to dry.
Set your face. Lightly powder your face with a loose powder. By using loose powder, you will achieve a supple dewy look. Using your pressed powder will make your face ultra matte.
When you're done with your makeup, let your buns loose and then lightly spray it with a hairspray that won't completely set your hair. Try using Elnett. This type of hairspray can still be brushed and still gives your hair a natural bounce. Pull your curls into a ponytail and then twist your hair here and there until you get the desired look that you want and secure with hair pins. Try pulling your hair into a half ponytail first and take it from there? Spray your hair one last time to set and you are done!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
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I've always loved doing Naisa's makeup. She's so easy to put makeup on and it's so nice to see her skin improve over time. Yes, moisturizing really does work!I have been doing Naisa's makeup ever since I started in the industry. And I have seen the improvement of her skin over time! Now, it's so easy to put foundation on her!!
Women should learn from Nais, she listens to me! Hahaha! I have advised a lot of women to moisturize in the morning and in the evenings but none of them follow me. I know because they are honest enough to tell me the truth when I see them!
I always see Nais use bronzer, so this time I thought I'd try something else. I got this new sandalwood colored blush and I thought I'd try it out on Naisa. It looked so good on her! Then on top of it I dusted an irridecent powder to make it glow.
Her brows too have improved over time. I remember seeing them needle-thin! I told her to grow them and not pluck for a while. Bushy thick brows are in!!
November 29, 2008
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Makeup by Sabs Hernandez
Saturday, November 29, 2008
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It's party time, ladies!
So play with all that glitz, glamour and sparkle you have been craving for and give in to opulence and the fairy-like shimmer dreams. Here are some tips and ticks to use, next time you do makeup for the party:
Get Iya's Party Look!
- Light base, foundation and cover assists you in highlighting your lips and eyes and also keeps you fresh all through the sweaty dance numbers.
- For a good base, wash you face with warm water and massage it with a tinted oil-free moisturizer mixed with illuminating products such as highlighters or shimmer dust available in the market. Let it set by brushing loose powder lightly on it.
- Skin illuminators are great at hiding skin imperfections and dark circles and give you a radiant glow.

- Smokey eyes are great for evening parties and make you look sexy and sensual at the same time. You are not limited to using gray or black. On Iya, I kept the smoky eye look light by using lilac and sparkly silver and loaded up on mascara instead!
- For more informal parties, you may use subtle play of colors; daytime makeup looks and may add a little eye shimmer or minty green as an accent. Omit the luminous makeup and may try a blend of pale pink and green shades.
- Remember, your personality and confidence matters more than you looks, so try the makeup only if you are comfortable with it.
- Rubbing ice on your skin for 5 to 10 minutes before applying makeup helps your makeup to last longer.
- Golden, bronze and silver liners add festive touches to your makeup instantly.
- For office parties, sheer use of blush can make you look dressy and yet polished.
- Pearly brown, gray and pink lip colors look classy and subtle at the same time.
PHOTO CREDITS
Photographed by: Raymund Isaac
Hair and Makeup by Sabs Hernandez for Lancôme Paris
Shot in Portfolio Studio
Thursday, June 05, 2008
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