MAKEUP BY KAREN

I attended Batch 4 of the "Makeup by Karen" workshop. Below are a few of the photos from the session.

First part of the workshop:

LECTURE

(I'm seated in the first row.)

My top learnings from the lecture:

• I've been too harsh on my skin. I should apply everything lightly. Huwag galit. LOL.
• Take the cleanse-tone-moisturize regimen seriously. Bawal ang tamad.
• Caking is caused by too much product. Guilty.
• Highlighting. I must practice on this.
• Contouring. More practice needed on this too.
• I must master the color wheel.
• Now I know why I need two concealers: one that's yellow-based, another that's peach-based. Curious? Attend the workshop, hehe.

Second part of the workshop:

HANDS-ON APPLICATION

My top learnings from the hands-on application:

• I have hope! My close friends know how palpak I can be with makeup (Remember my "mukhang putik" days?).
• I'll get better with practice. And because I really, really want to learn.
• There are budget alternatives to the branded makeup products and tools. Yey!
• My makeup kit has the basics, more or less.
• Must buy: a foundation brush.
• I have hope in doing smokey eyes! I used to try it on my own, at home; and I end up looking like I've been punched by Manny Pacquiao (Black eye, is that you?). LOL.
• I need to learn hairstyling too. The workshop does not cover that.

Final portion of the workshop:

PICTORIAL

Above are my workshop batch mates

and our instructor Karen Jean Santos.

For Karen's credentials, visit her website.

Above:

My official workshop head shot

(light eye makeup)

It was a fun Saturday afternoon activity. Go color your world!

What: Makeup by Karen

When: Check out her Facebook page for the skeds (mostly Saturday sessions)

I attended the August 6 workshop

Time: 2-6pm

Where: H Studio, 2F of PureGold, Shaw Blvd (going to Kalentong)

5 minute-drive from Shangrila Mall

Fee: Only Php1,500 per session

She'll ask you to deposit Php500 to her BDO account then pay the balance during the workshop.

Bring: Your own kit so you may practice with your own stuff.

But they'll provide makeup & tools.