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So I finally started wearing makeup on again, meaning having a few minutes of time every morning to put on a decent face because Henri is finally sleeping longer in the morning. (Yay! *jumps and clicks heels together*)

During my makeup-free period, I realized that having perfectly groomed eyebrows never fails to make you look put together when you're anything but. When I have to leave the house to run some quick errands, I only had time for brows so convenience and something on-the-go was important to me. Brows that WOW frame the face when done correctly. In doing so, using the perfect product on your brows is just as important as when you are going to groom them.

This is the first time I am trying out the SNOE Tinted Eyebrow Pencil Wax and I must say that I really like it. I love that it's affordable and the pencil can last you a while. I have been using this eyebrow product for weeks now and I haven't sharpened the pencil yet. There is a trick on how to use this though. I will let you know in a little bit.

What’s Up Brow! Tinted Eyebrow Pencil Wax, PhP 699/each

A fan of SNOE products? Find out more about this product after the break!

I have been a fan of SNOE ever since I first met founder and president of the brand Jen a few years ago. And since then, she has come up with more innovative products that will blow your mind. I believed in her products and the potential they had in growing into one of the country's best cosmetics brand that I even collaborated with SNOE with my very own pressed powder blushes called SABStance.

To be quite honest, I never thought that home grown brands were in capable of producing such quality, competitive products but SNOE has proved me wrong the day I first tried my first SNOE product which was the Poudre Phenomenon.

This primer/pore eraser product is commonly compared with Benefit's Dr. Feel Good primer balm. I haven't made a review on that one yet but I have used that with my clients in the past. I can vouch however that these comparisons do hold water. It does remind me of Dr. Feel Good! Only the Prime Phenomenon has a more jelly texture than a balm.

SNOE Prime Phenomenon 50ml, PhP 999

Does your makeup slide off your face after just a few hours of wear? Then this might be the solution! More after the break.

Who wouldn't want to receive this fabulous gift set from Snoe? Do you want it? Mechanics after the break!

There are so many alternatives for eyebrow products now aside from the over-used eyebrow pencil. The trouble with eyebrow pencils is that if you do not know how to use them sparingly (applying as if you are mimicking hairs) and you apply it as if you are really drawing a brow, then that's how you will look like: a drawn on eyebrow.
Homegrown brand Snoe released their eyebrow products several months back and it was only today that I got to open, explore and really enjoy them! Want to know more about this product? More after the break!

I don't understand why some women use brown eyeshadow to contour their face. I mean, instead of looking like you have a naturally slim face, all they're doing is look like they have dirt on their face. When I started doing makeup in 2004, there were limited products to be used for contouring, like Makeup Forever Sculpting kit which looks a little bit unnatural looking back at my old editorial photos. But it worked backed then.

And then today, there's SNOE's Slim Shade Me Face Sculpting Cake. The fact that this contouring powder is loaded with SlimLite technology, a product that actually makes your face slimmer, well -it says it all!

SNOE Slim Shade Me Face Sculpting Cake in Peanut and Walnut, PhP 799.00/each

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#projectbrightskinweek


I never thought that my HG skin care product would come from a local brand. I have always believed in Snoe, that's why it was their brand that I chose to collaborate with. I never felt skeptic when it came to trying out their new products (even their products that are still on test mode!) because the woman behind Snoe, Jen, is passionate about beauty and cosmetics and she knows what she wants.

I almost always never mix brands when it comes to skin care. As much as possible I try to stick to one brand so that I won't risk any contradictions or any allergic reactions. But this time, I added Snoe's Eau LaLa to my regimen.

Eau LaLa Magical Liquid Cream 50ml, PhP 899.00 | Eau LaLa Magical Liquid Powder 3g, PhP 899.00

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One of my best friends, Carla is getting married! Only one month before the big day so I had to plan the bachelorette party in two weeks. Instead of the typical mani-pedi spa kind of bachelorette party, I wanted to give the bride, the bridesmaids, and the other important women in the bride's life products that they can take home to include in their beauty regimen to make them look even more beautiful for the big day -sort of like a "Glorifying Beauty Kit" for them to enjoy!

So I contacted brands who sponsor and support me and asked for their help. Brands that I believe that would give my ladies beautiful skin on the day of the wedding, and long after that.

A week before the big day, I sent the bride two pre-bachelorette party gifts. One to be used the day before the party, and the other for the day itself.


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Finally I get to share with you my greatest achievement and accomplishment as a makeup artist and beauty blogger! My first collaboration with a well renowned beauty company, called SNOE. I have always believed in this brand that's why it was so easy for me to say to the project.

The first time Jen asked me to come up with my favorite shades, I got to work right away. I have more than 50 blushes in my professional makeup kit, and I chose my top 12 blushes from my luxury branded blushes for my clients.

Choosing the shades was easy, it took us months to perfect the texture and the finish.

SNOE SABStance High Intensity Powder Blush, PhP 899.00/each

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Let the bells do the jingling and JIGGLING this Christmas, not your body! Preparing for summer is never too early! Firm up with Snoe's Body Wonderland Slenderizing Gel! I don't know about you, but I am easily sold by products that can give you the same effects of cosmetic surgery without the actual surgery. (*snicker*)

I have been dying to try this product and see what it will do for my wobbly bits, and finally I get to!

Snoe Body Wonderland Slenderizing Gel, PhP 849.00

With today's technology, slimming gels and creams are more likely to work than, let's say... a decade ago. I have tried stretch mark creams before that worked well too so I am enthusiastic about this gel!

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Let's admit it, we've all been there or still are: Putting makeup is lots of fun, but it's such an effort for us to completely erase it at night. Guilty as charged. Makeup removal can be fun when you use products like Snoe's FOAMING Cleansing Oil!

Snoe It's Oat-K! It's Alright! Foaming Cleansing Oil, PhP 399

#giveaways #bloggiveaways #getthelook

Well, summer's almost over, I said almost. And to cap the summer fun, The Makeup Maven collaborated with Fashion & Accesories Designer and Model, Cielo Fronteras of OLEIC for this lovely giveaway!

One of the best things I like about SNOE is that their products don't seem to feel a wee-bit sticky, specially now when summer is at its peak. Get this freshest summer look using only 4 products!

I remember when it just used to be a choice between regular sunblock and waterproof sunblock. Then you choose your preferred SPF: 25, 30, and 45 (this was even rare back then). I remember, it was just Coppertone.

Now, with today's drastic climate change where the sun is hotter compared to 10 or 15 years ago, cosmetic companies have come out with a wide variety of sunblocks that caters to different outdoor activities, and according to your preferred skin treatment!

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I have been receiving a lot of emails lately about HD powders, so I got in touch with 2 brands that are offering HD powders (readers' requests), and make a very objective review based on what my readers want to know about them. I have done an unbiased review today of Krave Cosmeceuticals' HD Powder VS Snoe's Poudre Phenomenon.

#spotlight

There are three crucial characteristics I consider that qualify as great cosmetics:

1. Packaging (yes, this is number 1)
2. Quality
3. Smell