If you follow me on Instagram (@samanthamariko), you may have noticed that I have been a bit lipstick crazy recently. I mean, its the holiday season and what better way for a girl to make her look a little more festive than with vivid lip color? Above is my lipstick collection, most of which I’ve … Continue Reading
As mentioned in my last post, here is an overview of my makeup routine. I know my cosmetics brands are all over the place, but they all work together to create my look. Clockwise from the top left: Canmake eyebrow shadow Canmake highlighter Sephora blush in orange punchy sunbaked K-Palette 0 teka powder (for oil … Continue Reading
Yesterday, I had my makeup done for my graduation by Ami Kuroda, a multi-media makeup artist from Los Angeles. She did my makeover using Artistry cosmetics, a quality skin-care and cosmetics line exclusively from Amway. Ami used toner, moisturizer, foundation, concealer, etc… but it felt like I had nothing on. The makeup was so light, … Continue Reading
I’m a huge fan of Japanese-brand cosmetics, and these are among the few that I purchased. They’re inexpensive, and they work so well! I noticed that the makeup is so light, it feels like I’m not wearing anything. Plus, the humidity here has done my skin wonders. I’m debating whether I should do a giveaway… … Continue Reading
I’m excited to show you the finished product from the glamour photo shoot that I did a few weeks ago with John & Tweedy Cudal and makeup artist Adrienne Cawili. Do you like them? Now I’m off to a class Santa Monica to perform my entire program for my upcoming piano recital. Hope … Continue Reading
Hello everyone, thought I’d like to share my day-to-day makeup routine that I use on the go. Most of these are drugstore brands and are affordable. The B.B. cream is really light, which is good for my skin because it gets oily. These creams are popular in Japan, and now you can get them at … Continue Reading
Today, I had a glamour photo shoot with the coolest photographer couple John & Tweedy Cudal. I did a shoot with them last year with my boyfriend and they did a great job. My look from today: (hair & makeup by Adrienne Cawili) Everyone was so chill and relaxed – it was an … Continue Reading
I wanted to avoid posting 2 beauty/makeup posts in a row, but I really want to show all of you some of the early Christmas gifts I received. With compact-size beauty items, I think I’m ready to travel 🙂 “Lola” by Marc Jaocbs solid perfume (doesn’t it make a cute ring?) Shea cashmere hand cream … Continue Reading
Ever since I started using liquid eyeliner, I’ve never really found the right kind until now. Maybelline Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner is true to its name. It’s so easy to apply and it comes in 3 different shades. I chose the brownish black so I can wear it for everyday since it isn’t … Continue Reading
