Unbelievable! Yesterday I was at the hospital and while my doctor was checking baby’s heartbeat, I randomly asked if I can have coffee after I give birth, particularly while breastfeeding. She said, “Well, you can have one small cup of coffee a day while pregnant.” I asked her why she never told me and she said I never asked.
OMG. I punished myself for several months. I totally cut my coffee intake and I almost went crazy whenever I’d smell the aroma in the morning. It’s a few minutes before 8am here in Manila and I’m about to make a cuppa. I just can’t wait to tell everyone how happy I am. 🙂
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Whilst browsing Facebook, I saw this photo from one of the makeup brands I adore, ELES Cosmetics. It’s a mineral makeup brand from Australia and I love every makeup item that they have. I never really used lipliners before, but whenever I see models and MUAs do a sharp, crisp lipline, I know I have to get hold of several of these to try! These ELES Longwear Gel Lipliners have extremely long wearing, waterproof formula which glides onto lips for transfer-proof, non-feathering wear for up to 7 hours. It can also double as a lip base or matte lipstick.
Dine and wine, or kiss and makeup – the colour stays on! I need to have these in my life. ❤︎
Do you use a lipliner and do you have tips to share on how to create sharp lines?
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I had coffee- a cup a day- before and after. Chamomile and rooibos tea are great for fussy babies, btw
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When I was pregnant my Ob told me to stop drinking coffee. I feel better if I don’t consume a lot of caffeine. kasi bawal din ako sa coffee hehehe.
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I don’t drink coffee and I’m not good with make up either, lol! I just use the very basic ones – lipstick, eyeliner, blush powder and cream.
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I wasn’t good at applying makeup years ago but once I learned how, I couldn’t put the brush down…
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It’s ok for moms to drink a cup of coffee.
However, when breastfeeding, the effect I saw was the baby became fussy-that gave me sleepless nights. 🙂 so, it’s up to you. 🙂
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My eyes widened in disbelief after I heard my doctor say that. Online forums say caffeine hinders growth of fetus so I deprived myself for months.. 😀 Having coffee while breastfeeding might be a different case though..Thanks for the tip, Isles! 🙂
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Glad you got to have some coffee finally!
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I deprived myself for months. I didn’t know I can have one small cup a day. 😁
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Gel lip liners? That’s interesting. I own only one lip liner and its transparent. Lol. They have nice shades though. If they’re gel they should be pretty smooth right?
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I tried a lipliner from ELES before but it’s not gel. I have a Superwear gel eyeliner also from the same brand and it works like a pop star! It stays on for a very very long time. I need to get this to try and see if it’s really transfer proof/smudge-proof 🙂 Sounds like magic to me! If I have this as base then I need not to worry about looking all pale after drinking wine 😀
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Ah, I see. That’s interesting. 🙂
I’m still on the fence about trying lip liners. With the lipsticks I have, I don’t really feel like I need them.
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I don’t use lipliner too often, but when I do, I always overdraw, or alter the shape of my lips, so… =P Still, applying concealer around the edges of your lips before doing lipliner really helps make the line look crisp and fresh. And always make sure the pencil is sharp! A dulled/softened lipliner pencil isn’t worth anything. Go ahead and pop your lipliner in the fridge or freezer before starting on your makeup, that always helps me make a crisp line.
Also, babies!! ❤ ❤
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You’re right! I haven’t heard about putting the lipliner in the fridge though. Maybe I should get myself one small cosmetics/skincare fridge.. 🙂 Thanks for the tip, Zovesta! 😘
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When I was pregnant with twins I milked my allotted 12 oz a day for all it was worth! I could make it last until lunch. It was a talent.
As far as lipliners? Use concealer around your mouth once you’ve put on the red. It’ll help with the crispness of the line.
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Thank you for the tip! My foundation is really good and I put a bit on my lips before lipstick to create that soft ombre effect. Maybe using a concealer post lip application will make it look sharp just like how otherd do the highlight effect on their brows. CLEVER!!! Thank you so much Beauty Anti-Guru!
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I definitely follow the technique of marking an “x” with the liner in the center of your lips, right under the cupid’s bow, and then outline the sides, to make sure the line is crisp and not overdrawn. I hope I’m explaining that properly? Haha! Either way, I love lip liners! It’s amazing how they can change the color of your lipstick (if you go for an ombre effect), and make your look that much more fun and long lasting!
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The magic x! I think I saw this technique on Youtube, Julie! And yes I can imagine how to do it. You described it well. 🙂 I’ll practice and show you. I have a small mole on my left peak and I thought I shouldn’t hide it. It sometimes looks like my lippie isn’t even lol. Thanks Julie for the tip!!! 😘
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Ah okay, glad to know it wasn’t just one huge ramble of a comment! Haha! Yeah. Don’t hide it! No need 🙂 Definitely let me know how it comes out. & You’re very welcome! 💗
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I barely use lipliners cause most of my lipsticks have matte formulas and many mattes that I have don’t feather. Those lipliners looks nice though!
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Thanks Herl! That’s true.. Most of my lippies are matte too and I seldom (almost never) had a problem with smudges but I recently got lippies that aren’t matte so I think I need to get these “smudge-proof, transfer-proof” magic wands. ❤︎
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