August 19th, 2009
My Makeup Routine
Before I start this post, let me clarify that this is only based on my own experience and thus that’s why I called this post my makeup routine and not How To Put On Makeup. I’m still a noob at applying makeup so feel free to enlighten me further on better techniques!
I have a few makeup routines actually: for days when I have no time to do much, for days when I have 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour etc so how much I put on my face has a linear correlation with how much time I actually have. Not only that, it also depends on where I’m going and on what time of the day as well wtf. Wow I didn’t know I actually take all these into consideration before applying my makeup haha
Anyway this routine is on a Sunday (=very hot so very little powder less it’ll all melt) in Penang (=extremely hot so no dark eyeshadows or the dark pigments will melt into my eyelids wtf own theory) and I was supposed to go sightseeing (tons of sunblock) and I had about 30 minutes to do my makeup (plenty of time!)
1. After moistrurizing my face, I applied some BB cream as base and then put on some powder. Liquid foundation is way too heavy for me so I use Bare Minerals’ powder.
(I know I should trim my brows so that they’re not that dark and in so much contrast with my lighter hair but it’s too much trouble to have to draw your brows everyday! plus I’m so used to having thick Shin Chan brows already *wiggle eyebrows)
2. I used a blusher brush (I use the same kabuki brush for powder and blush) and applied blusher on my cheeks with upwards motion.
I’m putting this picture not because I’m assuming my readers are too stupid to know where to apply blusher but because when I just started applying makeup, I really appreciated detailed step by step guide so I’m guessing some people might too.
3. Lined the bottom of my eyes with pencil eyeliner
4. Applied pink shimmery eyeshadow on my upper lids with a sponge applicator. I’m going for light makeup so I only used one shade. Oh yeah, I used my Urban Decay primer before that as well or the colors will fade easily.
(sorry lips chapping so had to use Vaseline)
5. Eyeliner on top! I like liquid eyeliner for my upper lids cause it shows a lot more and doesn’t smudge. You really need a steady hand for this but I’ve miraculously done this in the car before!
6. I never used to curl my lashes but now it’s an important step for me!
7. Applied my Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara. I still like Majolica’s mascara more which I will use in my next makeup post!
8. Last step! which is also the hardest one for me. Applied mascara on my bottom lashes. So far, only one mascara does the best job and the rest totally failed in comparison. I used Maybelline’s Volume Express 
All done! My makeup looks a lot heavier with flash but it’s actually lighter than this.
Oh yeah an optional step that I forgot. Lined the inside of my eyes with silver eyeshadow to make my eyes look bigger. Well, that’s what they say it’ll do but I don’t see much difference..
Without flash
I didn’t use concealer cause I forgot and I never use lipsticks/lipgloss cause my lips are too dry for that.
This is after 5 hours of sightseeing and sweating my bodily fluid off! And this is my new hair color which is a lot lighter than this T__T I look a bit lala right now wtf
So yeap, that’s my usual makeup routine for hot sweltering days and for days when I have 30 minutes to spare!
Actually writing makeup posts is quite fun but I think these posts look a little too self-obsessed..I don’t know if people would like visiting a blog with 2183931 pictures of the same person wtf.
But if this helps anyone at all and if you don’t mind reading this in the future, let me know! I still have makeup routines for cold days, for days when you have 10 minutes to spare or 1 hour, for dinner dates, for days when you feel very lazy, adventurous, lovesick, depressed, happy, excited, moody..hahah no lah kidding! I’m not thaaat good at this.
Going to get my eyebrows shaped tomorrow! Not going to make them thinner, just less unruly. You can tell I really need that right now.
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sometimes when you put on the makeup all super nicenice bestbest cuncun ady dont you feel like not taking them off at the end of the day? i do T_____T
love it. like the pink shimmery eyeshadow. thats my make up routine also.. i just bought bb cream yesterday ! but i x use liquid eyeliner cos i suck.. will practice more..
hahaha i dont mind reading more make-up posts! huh im not good at curling my lashes. how do you make it?
but i dun have colour contacts that makes the eyes look bigger yet.. wore it once..pain ler..but seriously it really does enlarge the eyes i shall try it again
Before anything else,
*bow bow bow to Suet
Omg.words cant describe how thankful I am to read this wonderful,which I’d label as one of the most ‘geng’ aka best post of yours.wtf although you’re already a great blogger afterall.At least in my perception:)
Lol strayed out of topic tiba tiba.oh yea.i love this light,day makeup of yours.*clap clap til palms turned red
because me suck in beauty care/make up.Dont believe it?Feel free to view my kohlien dying blog.I kinda,cannot find a make up style that actually match my own style.lol i sound so confusing.nvm Suet’s pretty clever gal,you’d understand I assume.
*sigh again,thinking how bad I am in doing make-up
Anyway,*thousand thumbs up for this,Suet:) U’d never know how much/many gals u helped!cheers
*eyeballs dropped at the sight of my own previous comment (What the F word-.-)
Nice! I love how your lashes look so thick and curled after makeup esp. us Chinese with horribly thin and stick-straight lashes T_T
Btw if your lips are dry, try buying a good, super moisturizing lip balm and apply it every chance you get. And start off with tinted lip conditioners if you want some colour
eh not bad weh hahaha.. and today is my bdae~~ =D
hey.. i dont mind reading more about make up post and 2183931 pictures of the same person.. =D
so.. post MORE~ about make up and… erm.. related post.. wtf..
which BB cream are you using now?
i’ve heard so much about the wonders of BB cream but havent really give it a try.. i still have a bottle of liquid foundation which i dont know when its going to finish :/
nice!! i dont mind reading ur makeup posts.
I want to read moreeeeeee hehehe
thanks for the make up tips on hot day. I’m working as a teacher, and my classes are seriously far from the staff room. it’s really hot now and i have to walk to the classes [elegantly] with my heels and when i reach the class i will be sweating like pig, and there goes my make-up [which i spend about 30 mins to do every morning] and my hair – it got limpy because of the sweat [not sweat suet la
]… love yr blog! 
Hey Suet, don’t worry about the pictures. keep it coming
i used the Skin Food BB cream but it’s far too dry for the winter in Melb. Anyway do a video tutorial! That’s fun to watch 
Hello suet! love your makeup post!
If you don’t mind me asking, what brand of liquid eyeliner you’re using?
the whole eye lash clamping thing always freaks me out!
tamago, yeah me too T__T but have to lah!
penguin, which brand did u buy?
moon, my lashes are short too so it’s not easy T_T
penguin, yeah it does! alot!
eve, hahahah why u so cuteee! u can find one! just keep trying only!
msian, haha yeah im always amazed at the wonder of mascara! i do! but my lips chap allll the time so it doesnt work too T_T
mas, eh u’re damn annoying! i’m putting you as spam
kylie, haha happy bday!!
donna, hahah i will!
hayley, im using the bb cream from etude house! it’s quite ok, not great but ok.
mg, thanks!
janice, haha thanks!
erlinda, hahah that sucks! definitely put on lighter makeup and more sun block!
lynn, oh i heard it’s good! haha video tutorial harder to do..
sharon, i’m using maybelline’s! actually quite good! got felt tip so easy to apply.
ky, hahha! men will never get us.
I vote for more makeup posts in the future! I’m so lousy at putting eyeshadow on my lids without looking like a clown T_____T Your makeup posts are very useful to me because it’s so simple and easy but the end product looks like you’ve put a lot effort in it, wtf i am confusing myself. Anyway, do post some makeup for dinner functions or something! Well done! =)
This is nice, please do more make-up posts/videos! I like to see how other people put their make-up, I even go on youtube and watch those michelle phan videos:)
I’d love to see more of ur makeup post! I so lazy only apply bb cream + concealer + powder + blusher…but nvr did anythg to my eyes n lips. -.-
awww i don’t mind seeing 2183931 pictures of the same person if its u! wtf i sound so les. =.= When im not OF COZ.. i think… eh EH EH nonono i got bf d! :p
i need the lazy days makeup routine!!! im too lazy sometimes i only put on eyeliner… T.T
Love love love your makeup post! Definitely should post more makeup posts as it’s nice to learn how to apply them as I RARELY apply makeup……just doesn’t seem to be bothered…=p
yippeee! make up post.. mad looove! do more of these in the future, kayz?
oh, i wanna ask, what brand of bb cream did you use? =D
me loveeeeee~ =D
omg!which curler are you using!!i bought the relvon curler and it sucks!it does no magic to my lashes!!!it’s either i dunno how to use it or..it simply suck!=(
can ya tell me which curler you’re using now?sobz sobz!
thanks suet!!!
I like the pink eyeshadow on you. But why you take half an hour to put on simple makeup one?? I take half and hour to put on fancier wtf.
I like your makeup posts. Just a question, how long did it take you to practice your skills til you’re comfortable with putting on make up regularly?
I don’t mind reading more makeup blog post! After 5 hours of sweat gala, still okay wor!
love posts that has lots of pics!!!! love makeup posts too!!! thanks for d tip!!! never knew lining the inside of eyes with silver eyeshadow can make d eyes look bigger!!! thanks!!!
i’ve heard a lot about the UDPP!!! i’ve been wanting to get it but it’s so sad m’sia doesn’t have it T_T
if ur lips are dry, use a tinted lip balm instead. body shop’s lip balms smell delicious but they don’t really help chapped lips. i’m using mac’s and they’re quite ok. cheaper alternative would of course be vaseline. they also have the tinted lip balms and i heard it’s quite good.
oh also, to make eyes look brighter, you can line the water line using a white eye kohl.
good. i like it at the eye lashes.. so neat..
Mine sometimes will end up like kena punch by ppl.. 
eeek, damn paisay.. i finally read through all the comments & found out which bb brand you are using!
/OMG, faint.
My bad. I didn’t read everything before submitting comment.
/hide in shame.
waaaa ur very beautiful ogeh!very photogenic.will follow ur make tips soon.
i like how you do your eyes. i don’t even know how to apply eyeliner :<
Very nice tips. I’ve never used a primer and I am not sure which one would work for my oily skin
LOL….everytime I see these kind of posts, I’ll be super gung ho and promise myself “she can do it, I can do it too!” Two days later, I’ll just become lazy.wtf.
How do you keep yourself rajin with all the makeup?
lucy, haha thanks! yeap i’ll try to squeeze more in!
sher, haha me too!
jenny, eyes quite important i think!
lalala, hahahha u do wtf! cannot be lazy!
peng, haha u should try!
meera, i will! im using etude house’s!
judy, =D
eve, i’m using tweezerman’s! quite good but it’s from US! shu uemura’s curler is good but quite expensive, rm60.
lali, hahha cause have to stop to take a million pics ma!
jo, ermmm like 1 year? wtf haha faster if u do every single day la. i think 1 month can master cun cun edi
nickee, haha yeah light makeup is better thats why!
funkyfairy, no problem! try it!
eevon, actually my lips quite red edi one if use tinted ones then like unnaturally red wtf. i like silver better than white! white too not obvious!
sialingling, hahah!
meera, that’s ok!
afra, thanks =D
jaysee, just keep trying! can one
kiran, i think mine works quite well with oily skin cause it helps to ensure that your eyeshadow won’t crease!
lily, haha! must become rajin lor if u wanna look pretty! actually i only apply everytime i need to go somewhere fancier like malls only wtf
hey wanna ask that what powder did you put on after applying bb cream? is it a must to put on any powder of bb cream?
and.. nice eyeliner!! i suck at applying eye liner
Hey. Love the post.
Im not good with eye liners. How did you do it?
Hey suetli! Do you mind telling what font did you used to edit the photos? The one you write “join with kohl eyeliner”? Much appreciated!
Gina.
where did u shape ur eyebrow?
Good job sweat lee~!
Dinner date and 10 minutes to spare please
) Really appreciating the details.
chin, i used bare minerals, like i said! it’s not a must but it sets the cream better
jinny, haha lots of practice! to be honest im still not thaaat good at it, still get it wrong sometimes and have to remove and do again
gina, ermmm it’s called CAC pinafore!
xyz, shu uemura!
liz, thanks!
jing, haha if i have time i’ll do that post!
I really like your make up tips! do carry on writing about them k?
btw, do you have any make up tips for beginners? like what type of make up to use?
Hello Suetli! I use kohl eyeliner on the bottom of my eyes and it always smudges, especially at the outer edge of my eyes, making me look like a panda
but yours stayed on even after 5 hours!
suet i saw a beagle puppy today that looked like barry
eh i like your eyebrows alot alot plus shhh i think 4’9” used to look better before angling her eyebrows so
hmmm im just obsessed with eyebrows liddat
btw urban decay primer potion is totally awesome but it dried up on me ffast T___T how did u make it last so long
Bottom lashes!!! Tell me about it. So makan masa & i still sometimes FAIL!
Suet li, I saw you just now at The curve =D *happy
amanda, for beginners? erm you mean what brand or what to use? when i just started i used only pencil eyeliner and mascara! quite easy i think
lydia, mine doesn’t smudge but it wont stay for thaat long, so i do touch up sometimes. erm maybe u should put a bit of concealer/powder under your eyes?
skylery, wtf!
ap, haha! uh oh i trimmed my brows edi! so u dont like anymore T_T erm i dunno wor mine not dried also!
cindy, yeah lor! but must apply cause makes a lot of difference!
sop, haha really ah! =D
Just want to thank you for those make-up steps. Appreciate it =) Thanks for sharing with your readers.
sweatlee, i am a silent reader for a year now. I came across your blog after googling something (which i forgot already).
I wanna ask you.. Where did you get those heels that you wore to sunway pyramid..
eh i love these make up posts! post up more ok ahha
go to esprit outlet..damm cheap there u won’t belif it!
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