Arci gives makeup tips at J.Cat Beauty store

Makeup brand J.Cat Beauty had its grand launch at the Gateway Mall last July 29. People flocked to the L.A. brand’s grand opening and witnessed makeup maven Arci Muñoz

(photo) as she gave a lucky audience member an “everyday look” makeover using her favorite J.Cat products — proving that the brand’s quality, affordable products go beyond the bold, colorful and youthful colors for which they are known and loved.

According to Arci, if she weren’t an artista, she’d definitely be a makeup artist. In between dabbing foundation on her muse’s face and underscoring the importance of wellgroomed eyebrows (“Kilay is life,” as Arci quipped) during the live makeup session at the event, she dished out some makeup guru wisdom for all the eager audience members.

Here are some of Arci’s Pro Tips for a fresh and beautiful everyday makeup look. • On applying foundation — Don’t use too much foundation if not necessary. Minimal coverage is best for a natural look. When applying foundation, use upward strokes. She says it’s like pulling your skin down if you go the opposite way, and it will take its toll on your skin after some time. • On getting your eyebrow game

on — Arci recommends outlining the eyebrows with your eyebrow pencil or powder, and then just lightly blending with a brush at the ends, near the bridge of the nose. She says choose a shade close to your hair shade for a natural look, but she personally goes for dark brows even if she has light colored hair. • Kiss the night away with great,

quality lipstick — Using kiss-proof makeup allows you to eat, drink and be merry the whole day through. Arci expressed how much she loves J.Cat’s Kiss Proof Lip Colors, which won’t budge for a good eight hours.

Check out J.Cat Beauty at Level 1 of the Gateway Mall in Araneta Center, Quezon City and give your makeup collection that extra oomph it deserves.