Posted by Dior Co on Monday, May 7, 2012,
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Germany's number one cosmetic brand is back in Manila! Operated for a few years and gone for about two years, ArtDeco is available to us again, but this time, in a more posh home in Beauty Bar. I wasn't really that familiar with the brand; I've just been seeing its ads in our top local glossies for the past few months and I've been curious ever since. So when I got an invite from Beauty Bar to attend their workshop and learn more about the brand, I immediately said yes. Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 12, 2011,
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Lately, I've noticed to have increasing number of young clients who are having their eyebrows and lash lines tattooed. By young I mean those in their late 20's and early 30's. Good thing there are already beauty salons offering good shades of brown that would look natural and won't turn green or gray as years pass. Unfortunately, there's still the pain factor that most women cannot tolerate and the healing time that they can't wait out.
Good news! K-Palette, the Japanese brand that specializes... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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Trend Reports
Crackle nail polish; orange eyeshadow; hair feathers. The beauty trends of spring and summer were audacious, bohemian, and sometimes, downright insane.
Luckily, for our beauty sanity, the trends for this fall are way more understated. Models on runways were rocking modern takes on classic looks with bold brows, skin-flattering lip colors, and barely there foundation. Here are 10 makeup looks from Fall 2011 Fashion Week that will help you tiptoe into the new season.
1. Handsome BeautyFall's ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, September 28, 2011,
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Though a fan of anything fab, I'm kind of a bit allergic to trends especially if it goes "too mainstream". But I can't help but love leopard print the way almost everyone loves it now. Scarves, dresses, shoes, even phone accessories, you name it -- I seem to have hoarded them all. And the one more thing I'm eyeing right now that would make me fully embrace the jungle and prowl the sidewalks of autumn is Dior's Mitzah Bricard-inspired limited edition make-up collection. For fall, Dior has rele... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, June 23, 2011,
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 Hungry for fresh blood? Just in time. Tarte's new True Blood collaboration with HBO should satiate your appetite just in time for True Blood's 4th season. The three-piece line will be launched on June 27 and will be available in Sephora. Unsurprisingly sanguine, the collection features a special sparkling cherry cheek stain, a mint-infused iridescent red Lip Surgence pencil for that just-bitten stain and a limited edition palette packed with 17 eye shadows, a full-size emphasEYES Aqua-Gel Eye...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, June 22, 2011,
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Tips
 Q: Is it advisable to trim lashes? I have been using Rapidlash and noticed new hair growth. Thing is, my lashes are now uneven. Some a lot longer than others.
A: Do not trim your lashes, at any cost! It might just get more uneven and it's counterproductive. I suggest applying your lash growth serum Rapidlash to the roots of shorter lashes to try to chase the length of the longer lashes. But do not trim them! If you are really bothered with the uneven length of your lashes, I suggest going to... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, June 14, 2011,
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 Q: How do I shift attention away from my dark under-eye circles! Even if I pile on concealer, they are still visible. Help!
A: If you're using the right product, there's no need to pile on too much. Regular concealers can only do so much. For really bad under-eye circles, you might need to use color correctors or neutralizers. For dark circles, which usually are bluish and purplish, mix your regular concealer with an orange corrector. Some beauty brands like Max Factor manufacture salmon hue... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, March 31, 2011,
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 Q: Is it true that waterproof mascaras are bad for the lashes?
A: The thing about mascaras with waterproof formula, they don't really harm the lashes per se but they're harder to take off at night. So it is more likely that you will be rougher on your lashes when trying to remove the mascara, which risks lash loss. As long as you're gentle with your lashes when removing the product, I don't see any harm. Also, use a reputable oil-based eye makeup remover to dissolve the mascara completely an... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, March 25, 2011,
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The more affordable subsidiary brand of Shiseido Japan is now in Manila! Majolica Majorca opened last March 13 in SM Makati where it joined most of the coveted make-up brands we have in the country today. It was real excitement when I first heard from a colleague, who now is handling the make-up brand, that Luxasia finally decided to bring in one of the cutest make-up brands I adored since I was a teenager! So I went over to SM Makati cosmetics department as usual to window shop; This time ar... Continue reading ...
Get ready for the breeze of spring and the warmth of summer with these top beauty trends.
1. Electric Lips
Bright lip color is going to be huge this spring as seen on models with popped up coral, pink and red lips. Continued from winter 2010, bright colors like vibrant pinks, purples, and oranges will be defining not only fashion but also beauty for spring 2011 season as well. From matte to glossy finishes, no doubt that neon lips are must-haves this season. Find the hue which suits your s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 12, 2011,
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 Brush your teeth, apply your eyelash grower, and jump into bed. There's apparently a new nightly method to getting those fluttery, Bambi-like lashes: Rapidlash.
What it does according to Rapidlash:
In just 4-6 weeks, this innovative, safe and high-performance formula is clinically proven to promote healthy, natural lashes and brows. RapidLash is infused with vital proteins, potent polypeptides, vitamins, minerals and botanicals that nourish and strengthen your lashes and brows to fight the e... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 12, 2011,
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Tips
 Q: I have dark under eye circles. Is there any way to get rid of them for good? I'm so tired of putting on concealer everyday.
A: Dark circles is a common problem for most women and men. It's annoying and unlike other facial blemish, it's almost impossible to get rid of them completely. Fortunately, thanks to science and research, there's a way to lessen the darkness and appearance of these circles. You have two options:
Option 1: Eye creams and solution gels with Vitamin K Oxide can help s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Saturday, December 11, 2010,
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Tips
Q&A is a new section of my blog where I'd be posting beauty-related questions from my clients, readers and anyone really. To submit a question (and get an answer of course!), email questions to diorco@gmail.com. You might just read your query here in my blog and at the same time help others get answers to the same beauty worry!
 Q: Why does my eyeliner always smear and get smudgy?
A: As your eyelids continuously move and you constantly blink, there's no surprise that eye make-up has a tendency ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 18, 2010,
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Make-up Looks
 It was cute to see Hilary Swank pair an aqua eyeliner with her aqua-colored dress. Today, I just heard that Diane Kruger used to pick out dresses based on whether they would match her signature red lips. While I'm not thinking "will this halter dress go with my favorite shadow?" when shopping, I definitely put thought into how my makeup will jive with the rest of my outfit. "When I want to stand out, I wear vivid orange-red lips—so I have to make sure my clothes balance them. I usually go w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 11, 2010,
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Reviews
I only had the nerve to try on contact lenses exactly a year ago when I met with a friend at her optical shop. I've always wanted to for the sake of having a different eye color (I have 20/20 vision, thanks Ma and Pa!) but never had the guts to touch my eye... it's way too freaky! Thanks to my friend's staff who helped me go through the process. It took us 15 minutes before I actually got it right. Back then, I got a pair of Freshlook green, blue and true sapphire. A total of 3 pairs (a bit t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 15, 2010,
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 For the holidays, it’s nice to see something almost traditional — with lots of golds, silvers, berries and plums — from such an untraditional brand. Nars cosmetics just came out with their Holiday Collection 2010 today. The colors are just the right hues I'm looking for to use this coming December, many of them shimmery and saturated but not heavy or foreboding. Francois usually likes to throw in a few quirky shades, but this time he shows some restraint to tell a tightly woven color st... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 11, 2010,
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Tips
This is a blog post on how to apply makeup for non-professional photographs (i.e. those being taken with a standard point-and-shoot camera and flash, without any set lighting.)
Do you have a special occasion to attend, a big night out coming up or simply an event where your photos will be taken? Want look great in person and on film? It can be done! 1. Start by creating a camera-friendly canvas. Exfoliate the face to remove any dry, flaky skin; then, tone and moisturize to create a smooth base... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 5, 2010,
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When I was still in gradeschool dealing with Mathematics, trial and error has always been part of the learning process to solve a certain equation. When I stepped into college, certain philosophical studies say that experience is the best way for us human beings to learn. And even after finishing school, I've had a few mishaps that could've turned to regret if I didn't convince myself that I should just "charge it to experience".
Lucky for
us ladies, when it comes to beauty choices, there a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 4, 2010,
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 Aside from its highly pigmented formulas, MAC is also known for numerous genius collaborations. From Hello Kitty to Barbie to Liberty of London to Stacey Bendet, MAC really knows how to make its users queue for limited edition cosmetic collectibles. As of the end of Septemnber, the beauty giant unveils its latest launch, Venomous Villains, which came as a result from a partnership with Disney. Rather than curate a collection around much-loved heroines, attention was turned to the bad guys—o...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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Trend Reports
While New York and Paris are busy showing off Spring 2011's trends, let's take a look on what really matters: beauty trends that's hot now. This Ber months of 2010, try a trend or two... or maybe all! You've got until next year's Valentine's to pull these trends off.
1. Bright Lips
You can skip the heavy blush and eyeshadow this fall—all you need is a tube of traffic-stopping bright lipstick. For precision and stay-put color, fill in your lips with a matching liner and layer lipstick on top.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
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How to join and qualify:
1. Log on to Facebook.
2. Visit, “like”, and "share" Dior Co's Beauty Blog website.Like and share buttons are just below the website header and above the latest blog entry.
3. Share the promo photo on your facebook wall and tag at least 5 friends.
4. Post your entry (Which among Dior Co’s beauty blog post is your favorite and why) together with the link of the beauty blog post you've chosen on Dior Co Make-up Artistry’s facebook wall.
The best entry will win th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 18, 2010,
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 Most people I know rely on pencils when defining their brows as it's the easiest way to "draw". However, it gives out that "drawn on" look with those, making brows look harsh and unnatural. As for powders, I feel that the loose pigments make the brows look bland and inexact. Personally, I prefer shading my arches with cake or wax product as the moist texture makes brows look more groomed afterwards, and it leaves a nice tint that makes your brows look more distinct. The pigments are not as vi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
There's nothing worse (in the world of makeup) than spending the time applying your makeup only to go out of the house to find minutes, hours, later it looks like you have no makeup on. As a make-up artist, it is my duty that the make-up I do on my clients stays as long as it needs to be. You'll probably see half a dozen of primers if you dig into my make-up kit. And it's a no miss that you'll always see this eyeshadow base in my arsenal. This genie in a bottle fulfills three of an artist's w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, May 12, 2010,
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 Makeup is meant for your face—but keeping it there gets a lot harder once summer hits. Here are some helpful tips on how to stop the stuff from melting into your Pimms cup when the mercury rises.
Prime. Primers are lightweight, so you won't feel the extra layer on your skin, but you will notice that your base and blush last much longer. After you've washed and moisturized your face, smooth on a pea-size drop of oil-free makeup primer (such as Laura Mercier Oil-free Foundation Primer). [Avai... Continue reading ...
 Word is spreading around the blogosphere about Victoria Beckham’s new cover spread for the May issue of Vogue Germany. The conversation mostly surrounds a rather racy image of VB straddling a duck-shaped playground figurine. I, of course, am more concerned with a few particularly noteworthy beauty tricks, courtesy of face painter Fulvia Farolfi and manicurist-to-the-stars Tom Bachik. To properly give Posh the dark, seductive quality appropriate for women who scandalize children’s toys, Fa... Continue reading ...
 Peter Philips, Chanel’s creative director of makeup, has a knack for pulling out specific elements of Karl Lagerfeld’s sartorial vision and reinterpreting them in beauty terms. Who could forget Philips’ ivory-coated lash lines and pearl-tipped fingers to complement the house’s all-white Spring ‘09 Couture show, or his jade nail from Fall ‘09, a shade that was plucked directly from the similarly colored tweeds and accessories that Lagerfeld sent down the runway? For Fall '10, Phili...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 9, 2010,
Those of you following Fall beauty trends at the Fashion week would have already noticed the eyeshadow dominance on runways. But after seeing some interesting liner work at Jean Paul-Gaultier last Saturday, I thought I’d take a minute to ruminate on pencils and liquid fine-point pens. While cat-eyes in varying thicknesses have shown up at many shows, seems like we're dealing with something else entirely at Gaultier. "His collection was influenced by the world traveler,” Guido Palau menti...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 19, 2010,
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 If you were among the millions of people who flocked to see Avatar in 3-D when it came out last month (or, perhaps like us, you’ve seen it twice after a misguided 2-D experience left you wanting more), you’ve witnessed the preview for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. The 3-D visual spectacular will likely garner plenty of oohs and ahhs when it finally debuts in March. Until then, there are a few beauty collections inspired by the film to keep your impatience at bay. OPI has put out fou... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, December 27, 2009,
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News
Etude House, a cosmetics retail brand that successfully marked itself in Asia, has finally landed in Manila. Founded in Korea in 2005, Etude is finally available locally as it launched its first store on December 20, 2009 in SM Mega Mall A -- the most recently opened branch following its successful expansion in Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia. The brand differentiates itself from other cosmetic names as it proclaims itself as "a total beauty solution shop as if conceived from a fairytale, rese... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 7, 2009,
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Back in the day, Interview with the Vampire was one of my fave movies while Buffy the Vampire Slayer became an obsession of most. But I must admit that I came to theTwilight saga a little later than most. And while I can’t claim that I read the books, there is no denying that most (especially girls) found a certain addictive quality to them. Last week, I myself devoured New Moon, the second of the Twilight Saga series, the movie. There's no surprise that most companies are making the most o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
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Celebrities
 Since parting with her signature platinum spikes, Agyness Deyn has been coming up with innovative ways to make her new ‘do equally statement-making. What better way to accessorize over-the-eye fringe than by emphasizing the lower lash line? Her Shu Uemura Black Velvet Feathers False Eyelashes come off a bit costume-y and doll-like at the 13th Annual 2009 ACE Awards, but Deyn does love spectacle, so we couldn’t expect anything else.
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 3, 2009,
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News
 Michael Kors is the latest designer to embrace the world of color cosmetics. The Project Runway judge has inked a deal with Estée Lauder to bring his "Very Hollywood" concept from fragrance to makeup. Scheduled to launch in January, the 19-piece line is awash in beige, corals, pinks, and shimmer. Less about “heavy makeup” than it is about a “sporty glow,” the collection is an homage to a low-key, modern Hollywood glamour that the designer equates with wearing flip-flops and eating gr...
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Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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 Fine art and makeup artistry share many similarities as media. The precision and skill it takes to put charcoal to paper or brush to canvas are duly needed for placing pigment on lips and eyes. Make Up For Ever presents perhaps the best example of this crossover, seeing as how its founder, Dany Sanz, essentially introduced the concept of body painting to Europe in the seventies, ultimately creating a line of professional cosmetics to be used on stage, on screen, on the runway, and eventually ...
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Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
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Reviews
 Whether or not you’re ready to accept it, the holidays are quickly approaching. It’s unclear what actually demarcates the beginning of the season—whether it’s the first appearance of Christmas lights or the nascent pangs of stress that come with making your Thanksgiving travel plans—but in our world, the arrival of repackaged makeup sets means it has begun. Dior has proven particularly adept at luring consumers this time of year by miniaturizing its coveted Cannage tote and re-creat... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 15, 2009,
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Trend Reports
 I’ve always been slightly on the fence about colored mascaras. In theory, they strike us as an interesting way to do something a little different with your typical beauty routine; in practice, they come across more juvenile than chic. They are here to stay, though, at least for the short term, making appearances in a slew of recent color collections, from YSL to Estee Lauder, and at yesterday’s DKNY show. “Donna [Karan] wanted something youthful and fresh with a fun accent,” makeup ar... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, July 28, 2009,
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Reviews
90% of make-up artists I know
in the industry share one distinct obsession: mascara. No matter how great your
eyeshadow or blush or lipstick application you did, it wouldn't be complete
without enhancing those lashes. Just see of how the eyelash perming and weaving
business skyrocketed in the past year and you'd know how women adores long lush
prettied up lashes.
I myself spend not so much on buying expensive mascaras as I always toss them once they're three months old. I find it impractical... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, July 26, 2009,
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Reviews
I was doing my last-minute shopping before leaving L.A. and as always, I needed to stop by Sephora. I burnt almost all my shopping money with glosses and mascaras last week so this week, I was looking for something worth my left-over buck. I'm not a huge fan of palettes as in my experience, I only get to use 2 colors in the set. But I just couldn't resist getting myself this Tarte Femme Fatale eye palette! I felt that all the colors were wearable and great for traveling. You can go au natural... Continue reading ...
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