Michelle Phan

I’m lazy when it comes to putting on makeup. I just can’t stay still for 30 minutes to paint my face. It usually takes about 10 minutes or less for me to put on a full set of makeup - concealer, foundation, eye shadow, blusher, eye-liner, mascara, lip gloss. And 10 minutes for me to remove them.  I am that lazy.

Needless to say, I’m deeply embarrassed that my make-up collection is rather basic, with only the usual light make-up and brushes; plus, my simple skills of only able to either put nude make-up for day or smokey black make-up for night. On top of which, all the make-up skills I have acquired are really self-taught.

I chanced upon videos on youtube by Michelle Phan, teaching tubbers how to put on every different type of make-up that you can think of. I’m so inspired. And I learned brand new tricks! Like how an angled eye shadow brush will save an enormous time when applying eye shadow.

The best tip though, has got to be on trimming the eyebrows. Your eyes are the window to your soul, and the eyebrows frame this window. It defines the face.

Although not all of her lessons can be applied directly to or carried off well by Asian women with hidden double eye lids or single eye lids, they can be modified accordingly.

I’m eager to try out the romantic valentine look, except that I need to convince myself that pink is okay for an eye shadow. But, I’m loving the New Years Eve party look, with all the glitter and glam. I’m definitely going to try a modified version of it the next time I hang out with my girlfriends.