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Christine V. Dela Cruz & Camille E. Villaruel | Sisters | Professional make-up artists | Based in Manila, Philippines | [phone]

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Jim & Jane | Fortune Island, Nasugbu, Batangas

One of the reasons why I love my job so much is that it lets me go to so many places that I have never been to. I've always loved traveling but I never really have the luxury of time to do so as much as I'd love to. So whenever I get inquiries about out-of-town shoots and projects, I always get really really excited. I always look forward to meeting new people, working with a new team and exploring an unfamiliar place. Sometimes I pinch myself because I feel too lucky to be able to do all that while I'm working, it's like a dream come true.

When Anthony Co sent me a message about this engagement photoshoot, I was so happy and grateful. I love engagement shoots! They're always creative and challenging, in a good way. So when I found out that we will be shooting in Fortune Island in Nasugbu, Batangas, my excitement was just overflowing! Fortune Island used to be a luxury resort. Now, it's just an abandoned island but the beauty that stayed through time will still leave you breathless. One of the main attractions in the island is the Acropolis. Some people would say it's the Greece of Batangas.

This has got to be one of my most favorite location shoots I've done in my now three-year career as a professional Hair and Make-up Artist. The place was just really incredibly beautiful and I'm so grateful to have been able to actually be there. Also, I got to work with the very talented and fun people, Anthony Co and Jojo Santos (Anthony Co Photography) and Lec (IGS Cinema). And of course, it was a privilege to be a part of Jim and Jane's engagement session. This couple was very easy to work with and they were very kind to us. Everyone in the team just emanated creativity and good vibes and I think those contributed a lot to how beautifully this photo shoot came out. Kudos to all!

JIM AND JANE'S ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Photographer: Anthony Co Assisted by: Jojo Santos Video: Lec of IGS Cinema HMUA: Camille Villaruel

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Multisport June 2014 Photographer: Ben Chan Hair and Make-up Artist: Camille Villaruel

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Northern Living, November 2014 Of Vain Subtleties photography by Joseph Pascual styling by Edlene Cabral

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Photographer: JOSEPH PASCUAL Stylist: EDLENE CABRAL Make-up Artist: CAMILLE VILLARUEL

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Southern Living, November 2014 All The Light We Cannot See photography by Joseph Pascual styling by Edlene Cabral

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Photographer: JOSEPH PASCUAL Stylist: EDLENE CABRAL Make-up Artist: CAMILLE VILLARUEL

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How To Organize and Save Space in Your Make-up Kit (Lipsticks)

As a professional make-up artist, I make sure that my kit is always updated with the latest and best products in the industry. Wanting to meet each and every client’s make-up needs, I collect tons of shades of eyeshadows, foundations, concealers, lipsticks, and the list goes on. It has become impossible to bring everything all the time!! Good thing there are now make-up containers that we can customize and help save A LOT OF SPACE in our make-up kits. The best one I’ve found is from Vueset.

I recently purchased their famous Tahiti palette, which I used to store 24 lip colors. Here’s how I did it:

1. I took out the product from each tube using a clean metal spatula. It’s amazing how each section can almost hold a full sized lipstick - how convenient! 

2. I made sure to take off the sticker labels from the bottom of each lipstick tube and attached them under the palette. This way, I’ll know which shades to get when it’s finally time to replenish my new lipstick palette. 

3. After transferring all the lipsticks to the Vueset Tahiti palette, I then had the products melted in the microwave. 

About a minute and a half should be enough to completely melt the lipsticks. You can always add more time if you find it necessary. 

4. I waited for a few seconds to let the container cool off a bit then I carefully removed it from the microwave oven, making sure the melted lipsticks don’t move to prevent them from spilling. 

5. Last step is to give it enough time to cool and let the product settle. 

And there it is, a new lipstick palette that contains 24 lip colors! This Vueset Tahiti palette is so compact and sturdy, I will definitely get more for my kit! 

Hope you find this helpful!

xoxo,

Camille

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ALLEN and GISELLE

Photographers: Toto Villaruel and Michael Ray Villar HMUA: Camille Villaruel Designer: Geoffrey Zordilla 

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For this eye make-up, I used the VOV Span Mascara that I got from Sample Room. It's a new favorite of mine and it has been in my personal makeup kit for a month now. What I love most about this product is that it does its job so well in lengthening my lashes without clumping! I'm definitely going to get this product again! 

(Note: I'm wearing natural falsies on my upper lashes; VOV Span Mascara was used on the bottom lashes)

xoxo

Camille

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MUA: Camille Villaruel Hairstylist: Luisa Photo-Video: Bliss and Berries Florist: Rojo Flowers Wedding Coordinator: Dawn Escarte Venue: Enderun Colleges, Taguig

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MUAs: Camille Villaruel and Christine Dela Cruz  Hairstylist: Cherrie Tupaz Photo-Video:The Morning Fresh Toasts Florist: Archie Villagracia Wedding Coordinator: Maria Corazon Morales Venue: Cafe Ignacia, San Pedro, Laguna

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"Once in awhile,  Right in the middle of an ordinary life,  Love gives us a fairy tale."

Photos by Bliss and Berries

Hair and Make-up by Camille Villaruel

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I love my new business cards! Designed by my sister, Christine and calligraphy by @happyhandsproj ❤ ❤ ❤

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Shared a few tips on how to create that smokey eye makeup look with Star Style. Check it out! Here's the link StarStylePH Smoke Signals

Thanks to Gab Buganan for writing this mini-feature. :)

xoxo,

Camille

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Dasmariñas Magazine | March 2014

Photographer: Tammy David

Grooming: Camille Villaruel

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Here's a Simple Eye Brightening Makeup tutorial 

1) Fill entire lid with an eyeshadow primer. It's better if you can find something that already has color and shimmer in it. I love using Mac paint pots.  2) Cover entire lid with a light shade of eyeshadow with shimmer. This will instantly make your eyes look brighter.  3) For the crease, add a matte soft brown eyeshadow and make sure to blend it really well.  4) Finish your eye makeup with your favorite eyeliner and mascara. There you go! It's simple, right? Give it a try and let me know if you find this tutorial helpful. Have fun!  xoxo Camille

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Breakfast magazine

June - July 2014

Styling by AJ Alberto | Cover photo by Shaira Luna | Hair and makeup by Camille Villaruel

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Bianca Araneta-Elizalde

Photographed by Sam Lim

Hair and Make-up by Camille Villaruel

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KIM'S 18th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Century Park Hotel, Manila.

Hair and Make-up by Camille Villaruel

Photography by Choi Alcabasa