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The multi-talented Kate Torralba came to me tonight to have her makeup done. She had somewhere special to go to tonight...

I have always loved Kate's skin and her eyes so I had plenty to work with! I could play up her eyes, her cheekbones, lips, EVERYTHING! I just love her! She's also my friend :)

I created a soft smokey-eye look on her. Instead of the common black or grey smokey eye, I used shades of brown and bronzes, contoured with a subtle black.


I airbrushed her base and her cheeks to guarantee long lasting wear for her night out! Love et!!



PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photographed by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Helen Egan

Joyce is my January bride. We finally had her hair and makeup (airbrush) trial today. As soon as I met her, I just fell in-love with the color of her eyes! She had light brown eyes which went perfectly with the coral/pink shadow I applied on her... I also used other shades of brown to complete the look.

Topped with glossy coral/apricot puckers... She looked fresh and radiant... Joyce even said that after our session she wanted to wear her gown already! Hahaha!

For the hair, this is what hairstylist Helen did:


Joyce wanted to leave her hair down because according to her she had a "big face"... which she didn't! She looked absolutely gorgeous!! What Helen did was give her volume at the top to give the illusion of height and to elongate her beautiful face.


PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photographed by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Helen Egan

I should have used a point and shoot camera for the shots so that the makeup will be brighter but anyway... For my sister Margs' Christmas look, I created a look that was bright cheeks, bare eyes (just full lashes) and pale lips. I also made her skin dewy but in my camera you can't really see... So I have to wait til her shots from her camera to post here.


This was my first attempt to do her hair since I got my curling iron a couple of weeks ago, and I must say... NOT BAD!! Hahaha! This is the look I have been trying to attempt in a long time! It's just too bad that I can't do this to myself!












PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photographed by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Tony Dusich

Meet Karla, my January bride. She had beautiful fair skin so going peach/pink for her makeup was the way to go. We did her makeup in airbrush so that it will last the whole day during her prenup pictorial. I would have wanted her to wear falsies but she couldn't get used to them, but that's ok. Karla still looked great!

Tony set her hair in curls so that when it's time for the pictorial, Karla just had to remove all the hair pins off her head. She had a good 2 hours to set her hair before the pictorial so Tony did this trick.

It's also perfect for her outdoor look so that it won't be too stiff for the garden setup.










PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photographed by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Tony Dusich

This was the first time my client Love tried airbrush and she loved it! She loves how light it feels on the skin, and I guaranteed her that it will last her the whole night. She is attending her friends' wedding today and my only available time was at 2pm. When Tony and I were finished with her hair and makeup, she had about 2 and a half hours to kill before the wedding. I assured her that this will give enough time for the makeup to set even more and make it even more natural looking.

I love Love's lips. She had perfect cupid's bow shaped top lips and playing them up with lip gloss was the way to go!

This is what Tony did for her hair. Love provided the hairband:

Alex came to me today to have her hair and makeup done... She told me that she was wearing a beige dress with a few black details on her dress. I wanted to give her a very natural and fresh look for evening. Something light so that her makeup will look refreshing to the eyes, instead of the typical smokey look for night or the heavily lined eyes. I airbrushed her base and her blush for lasting wear, and set it with a single layer of setting powder.

I defined her eyebrows to match her beautifully colored hair by Henri Calayag. For her hair... She has extremely curly hair and she's got lots and lots of it... As Tony said, her hair is like for 4 people already! Hahaha! So what Tony did was blow dry her hair and straighten with a flat iron which brought out her beautiful cut and color.

I wish I adjusted the setting of my camera a bit more so the makeup will be seen... Anyway... next time! ;P


PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photographed by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Tony Dusich

As soon as Karylle walked through my door, I already sensed that she was a shy girl. So I made her makeup fit her personality but added color. Safe enough for her to be comfortable with the makeup.

This was airbrush and she didn't need a whole lot of coverage as well because she had nice skin. After the hair and makeup, I could tell that she was comfortable with the makeup and that made me happy. Makeup shouldn't make anyone feel uncomfy.


PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photographed by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Tony Dusich

I did the makeup of the Alog family today for a wedding. The mom of the groom, the sister-in-law (Stacey), and the flower girl (Reese). They were all so very lovely and had nice skin so I didn't have to use a whole lot of makeup on them. Tita and Stacey opted for airbrush. Of course, baby girl Reese didn't need to be airbrushed so a hypo-allergenic, baby-friendly tinted moisturizer was all she needed for coverage.

Stacey just gave birth so she a little bit of dry spots around her face. Going for a dewy look was the way to go for her to make her skin look plump and moist.

I took some pics, but unfortunately I am not happy with the lighting when I took them. That's why I had to brighten up the picture the best way I can just so I can show you the makeup.

My friend Nais came to me today and had her makeup done for their office Christmas party. Their theme was "Dance" and their group was assigned the "Hip Hop" dance. She asked me to do her makeup the hip hop way... Umm... Ok, I am not a hip hop and never was so I just made Beyonce (who is not even a full-blown hiphop artist) my peg.

Super smokey eyes with brown matte lipstick is the look. Beyonce was actually using a pinkish nude lipstick in her MTV but I remembered my cousin who went through a hiphop phase and always wore brown lipstick from Revlon back in the day.


PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photographed by Sabs Hernandez

Finding a makeup artist that can help you with your bridal look on your wedding day is an important decision for any bride. Together with your hair stylist, a makeup artist will be able to help complete your look. Your hair and makeup artist should complement together. Getting a pair that have been working together is best because they already know each other's works.

If you are on a budget you can always talk to your makeup artist regarding your budget and maybe you can work something out. Just remember that freelance artists are usually charging higher than salons because usually these artists have more expenses to spend on their own. So if you will be asking for a budget price, just don't expect a whole lot of freebies that will come with it.

1. The first place to start your search for a makeup artist is by talking to family members and friends. Best to ask friends who have gotten married and ask about artists they used or have tried. Even if you do not know anybody that has been recently married, they may still know of a great makeup artist. Not only will they be able to give you the name of their makeup artist, but they can also show you pictures and let you know how the overall process was for them. Talking to somebody with first hand experience with a makeup artist is a great way to find what you are looking for.

2. If you have to start the makeup artist search on your own there is nothing to worry about. You will just have to put in a little bit more work up front. Often the best place to start searching for a makeup artist is online where most of their work are now posted. Check popular forums and beauty blogs for artists.

3. Once you have a few names listed down, there are two things that you can ask for that will help you measure their talent level. First off, ask them if they have any references that they can provide you with. This way you will be able to speak with people who have experienced their service in the past. The most reputable makeup artists will always be able to give you a few references upon request. In addition to references, also ask if they have a portfolio of past clients. This will give you a good idea as to what their style is. Seeing pictures of past brides will allow you to make a decision on whether or not their style fits in with what you are looking for.

4. After you find one that you are comfortable with, and think that you are on the right track, the next thing that you will want to do is schedule a consultation with the makeup artist. During this consultation you will be able to go over everything that you need to discuss. One thing that you should keep in mind is that consultations may cost you a small fee. This is standard practice, and something that you should expect. If you would like to schedule the consultation and trial in one go, all the better. At least you will only have to spend once.

5. Take a photo of your trial session. Don't forget to take pictures from all angles so that you will be able to see what you would like to change. Specially with the hairstyle. Remember also that point and shoot digital cameras have harsh white lighting so this may not flatter the makeup that your artist have done. If you would like to see the effect properly, take a photo with lots of natural light and don't use a flash.

6. Be honest with your makeup artist. They will usually do a look that they think will look best on you and your skin tone. But if you feel you would like to go with another direction, be honest with him or her. Do not base everything with the trial look. They can always change for what you would like. What you should watch out for is the cleanliness of their work and the quality.


7. Finally, when all is said and done and you are ready to hire a makeup artist make sure that you know every last detail of what you are getting. The two most important details are the price they charge and the hours that they will work. Be sure that you know if they charge a flat rate, or if you will incur hourly expenses. In addition, you may want your makeup artist to be available on your wedding day during the time that you need them. These are all things that should be discussed up front in order to avoid any problems that may occur down the line.


PHOTO CREDITS
Thanks to real bride Trina Martinez for the photos
Makeup by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Tony Dusich

I have always been obsessed with Jennifer Aniston's laid back, out-of-bed, type of curls. I have invested in different tools in the past but never got to achieve it. The closest I've ever gotten in creating the look was when I was shot for Preview Magazine's Powder Room feature:

Vanessa and I have booked this appointment of ours for months. So, today finally came and we met for the fist time. I love her eyes! It's so easy to play up her eyes because the shape is different. Her skin is clear so I convinced her to go with the airbrush makeup. Just a thin layer of airbrush foundation, thin enough for her skin to shine through, but thick enough to cover any discolorations.

Alee Benson did a good job with Vanessa's hair as well. He created an "effortless" look to complement her fresh makeup look.


PHOTO CREDITS
Makeup and Photography by Sabs Hernandez
Hair by Alee Benszon

This is me at the Metro Society Fashion Show holding room at the Batanes 2 of the Shangri-La Edsa function room before everything got crazy!

25 models, 5 makeup artists and 4 hairstylists!

The look was amazing... Too bad I wasn't able to bring my slr to take photos of the models' look for the runway that evening but it was a cat's eye winged smokey look for the eyes and soft pink with high gloss for the lips.

Just before the models went backstage at the ballroom, I quickly did an eye and lip retouch for our beautiful Lancome product manager, Cary!


Special thanks to Stacey for taking nice pics!

You can easily enhance your facial exfoliation process by using a facial brush. Facial brushing helps remove dead skin, keeps your skin smooth and stimulates blood circulation in your facial skin. By stimulating the circulation in your face, your skin tone will improve and help firm the skin. Your skin will become softer and smoother... And black and white heads free!

Every time you use it – it’s like a mini facial massage! It’s a fabulous way to spoil yourself during your weekly facial cleaning routine.

My steps: On dry skin, I remove my make-up with Lancome's Huille Eclat, a deep cleansing oil for the face and eyes. I massage my face for about 3 minutes using light circular motions. With a facial brush (I personally use a soft-bristled short handled brush), scrub your face gently in circular motions for about 3 minutes. Then, with luke warm water, wash your face and pat dry. NEVER scrub the towel on your face, just patting it will do.

Only do this regime once a week so that you won't scratch your new skin.

Tips:

1. Keep your facial brush in optimum shape by rinsing it after use and air-drying it. Placing it on top of a drying rack is best so that it won't sit on a pool of water which can cause build up of mildew and bacteria.

2. Remember to moisturize and apply tons of sunblock when you do facial brushing. This removes dead skin cells so your skin is exposed more to UV rays. Be sure to use at least 30spf on your face.

Types of Facial Brushes:


The soft bristled rounded brush











The long handled facial brush











The silicone facial pad








The electronic facial brush