I'm one of those majorities of women who shun away make up. It's not that I don't like it, but sad to say, I have sensitive-pimple-acne prone skin. Yes I have fair skin, and have nice legs that my hubby gushes over. But I feel that my legs are more flawless than my face, lol! In spite of facials, derma treatments, I accepted my fate about my skin, and that make up gives me more zits!!! Not only is my facial skin so sensitive, but my lips is often choppy! I can't find a good lipstick to give it enough moisture... Oh, I was given a good brand that my lips like most - a costly US hypoallergenic brand! Oh, something I would love to have but won't buy! The practical (or 'kuripot') side in me would not prioritize such costs of this make up brand.
Lo and behold! I found an answer to my search for something to color my face! Mineral Make Up, particularly Ellana Minerals. I was able to try to try it for Mom's Today Mommy Power Event. I was able to ask about the product and have a dose of their complete product range: foundations, blush, multipurpose powders, and lip tints. To top it all, the brushes are divine. My judgement - no itch or breakout after wearing it for more than half day! That's a milestone for me!
Aside from what we already know about mineral makeup - like being all natural and made of pigments not harmful to the skin, I like 3 things about Ellana Minerals. First, it is made by a Filipina to suit Pinay skin and our Pinoy weather. Second, Ellana is readily available online or through resellers. And finally, it’s budget-friendly! Makes moms like me less guilty for spending for myself and paying little for vanity!
So what does makeup do for me? Not that I am a makeup junkie.
Being a fulltime working mom, I like it that makeup gives color and life to my everyday look. While I'm pregnant, it gives me a healthy glow, in spite of the preggy hormones wearing me out! I don't have to worry about the chemicals in makeup penetrating my skin and my placenta. Now at 6 months postpartum, juggling 2 kids, exclusively breastfeeding my infant and keeping a fulltime work, it gives my esteem a boost when I hear others' comments. Something like, "Buti nagagawa mo pa mag-makeup kahit 2 na anak mo." (Good that you can still put makeup on in spite of having 2 kids). Since I'm a lactating mom too, I don't have to worry of chemicals affecting my breastmilk. During weekends, after prepping up the kids, the going-out stuff and settling the home, I ask my husband to give me a few minutes so I can brush up some colors to my face. Yes, I do put some light makeup - foundation, a blush and a lip tint so as I won't look harassed or worn out. Did I mention that we are hands on with our kids and we don't have yayas for them? Oh, and I like make up cause my husband likes seeing my natural look, and I get compliments from him (wink!).
That's why I like using natural make up or mineral makeup. It makes me look neat, feel confident about myself, and it naturally brings out my inner joy of being a woman and a fulfilled mom!
Isn't that a little price to pay for a feel-good, look-good mom?
Lo and behold! I found an answer to my search for something to color my face! Mineral Make Up, particularly Ellana Minerals. I was able to try to try it for Mom's Today Mommy Power Event. I was able to ask about the product and have a dose of their complete product range: foundations, blush, multipurpose powders, and lip tints. To top it all, the brushes are divine. My judgement - no itch or breakout after wearing it for more than half day! That's a milestone for me!
Aside from what we already know about mineral makeup - like being all natural and made of pigments not harmful to the skin, I like 3 things about Ellana Minerals. First, it is made by a Filipina to suit Pinay skin and our Pinoy weather. Second, Ellana is readily available online or through resellers. And finally, it’s budget-friendly! Makes moms like me less guilty for spending for myself and paying little for vanity!
So what does makeup do for me? Not that I am a makeup junkie.
Being a fulltime working mom, I like it that makeup gives color and life to my everyday look. While I'm pregnant, it gives me a healthy glow, in spite of the preggy hormones wearing me out! I don't have to worry about the chemicals in makeup penetrating my skin and my placenta. Now at 6 months postpartum, juggling 2 kids, exclusively breastfeeding my infant and keeping a fulltime work, it gives my esteem a boost when I hear others' comments. Something like, "Buti nagagawa mo pa mag-makeup kahit 2 na anak mo." (Good that you can still put makeup on in spite of having 2 kids). Since I'm a lactating mom too, I don't have to worry of chemicals affecting my breastmilk. During weekends, after prepping up the kids, the going-out stuff and settling the home, I ask my husband to give me a few minutes so I can brush up some colors to my face. Yes, I do put some light makeup - foundation, a blush and a lip tint so as I won't look harassed or worn out. Did I mention that we are hands on with our kids and we don't have yayas for them? Oh, and I like make up cause my husband likes seeing my natural look, and I get compliments from him (wink!).
That's why I like using natural make up or mineral makeup. It makes me look neat, feel confident about myself, and it naturally brings out my inner joy of being a woman and a fulfilled mom!
Isn't that a little price to pay for a feel-good, look-good mom?
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