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FAKING MY WAY TO THE PERFECT COMPLEXION
If you’re here to read about the perfect eye cream or the holy grail moisturizer we’ve all been praying for then read no further cause, as it happens, I’m still trying to figure this whole skin care thing out. I mean who has the time for a 5-step day and night routine on top of 8 glasses of water a day? Not me, that’s who.
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BOOK REC – MAN REPELLER: SEEKING LOVE, FINDING OVERALLS
There’s never been a time in which I haven’t repelled men, but I only became aware of being a full blown Man Repeller when a guy once claimed to dislike me because my lipstick was “too red”.*
*It wasn’t. In fact, he was referring to it being too dark, not red. I was going through a goth-chic faze, and really dark plums were everything.
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A HAIR CARE NOOB
Let me just start this by saying that I am completely new to all things hair care. I don’t reeaally take much care of things up there. I just iron it every time I wash it and I don’t even bother with a heat protectant most of the times which apparently is the beauty equivalent of parking in a disabled space. But lately it’s just been hanging there looking dull and boring which can be especially distressing whenever you binge watch Made in Chelsea with clenched fists because you want hair like that, goddammit!
So I went on a quest for products that would help me get the volume and texture I wanted without having to spend ages doing my hair, and I think I found the perfect routine with the following products. Continue reading →
WE'VE MOVED!
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Once again the time has come for us ladies to pile on the bright coral lipsticks and bring out the light crochets and flower crowns that are perfect for this season!* It’s summertime; and while the season does come with its downsides (namely, actually having to shave my legs regularly), it is also the time for us to get excited about the large number of music festivals that are popping up everywhere. So I decided to make a little list of beauty products that are both low maintenance and easy to carry around.
*The previous statement is a lie; I’ve never been able to pull off this look.
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Love her or hate her, you can't deny Lana del Rey's makeup is always on point. Inspired by the makeup in the 60's, this look requires a pretty heavy hand with mascara and a super sharp cat-eye flick.
It's definitely a lot more makeup than I'm used to wearing, but it's just one of those timeless makeup looks that makes you feel instantly glamourous and sexy. So without further ado, here's how to recreate Lana's look:
First of all, In order to get Lana's perfect complexion I mixed a little bit of my Clinique All About Eyes concealer with the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream. That way I was able to get the coverage I needed while still managing to make it look fresh.
I dabbed a little of the peachy corrector in the Oriflame Conceal Kit trio underneath my eyes to brighten the area. The peach undertones in this concealer neutralizes the blue undertones of dark circles.
As for the brows I just did my regular brow routine, but I did amp up the intensity a little bit to get that very strong and defined 50s brow look that I always see on her. I used the Yanbal eyebrow duo and an Eco-Tools angled brush.
The eyeshadow in this look is quite simple. It's all about adding definition and depth to the contours of your eye socket. First off, use an eyeshadow that matches the color of your skin all over the eyelid with a large fluffy blush and after that, dip the tip of a smaller tapered brush into a darker shade and sweep it about halfway along the outer half of your crease. We're looking to contour the eye so make sure the eyeshadows you use are matte so that they not only resemble the shades that Lana often wears, but also have the appearance of a natural shadow.
And now for the eyeliner. The first thing you want to do is to map out the direction in which you want the wing of your cat eye to go. The trick here is to take a sharp pencil (Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Black) and draw a little dot to guide you in the process. The best way to do that is while looking straight into the mirror with your eyes open, and if you're still not certain on where the point of your cat eye should go, then the best thing to do is to imagine an invisible line between the corner of your eye and the outer tip of your eyebrow. The length of the flick itself is completely up to you!
Next, while still looking straight into the mirror, draw a line from the guide point to the outer corner of your eye using the same pencil, and then another line that goes from that same point to form a kind of triangle shape on the outer corner of your eyelid.
And then using the No. 7 Stay Precise Liquid Liner I just filled in the shape and lined the rest of my lash line. Remember to make sure that the line thins out as it goes further in and to really fill in every little gap in between the lashes so that you're not left with a bare strip of flesh that'll ruin the effect the liner is supposed to give you. And if you make a mistake, just take a q-tip with a little bit of makeup remover and correct the mistake.
Using the same black pencil I lined my upper waterline to make the eyes look even more dramatic. This tip is especially useful to those people with a small amount of lid space and hooded eyes since it will make a thiner eyeliner look much thicker than it actually is. Make sure that you use a waterproof product to keep the black from transferring to your lower waterline.
And then with that same black pencil I lined about a third of my outer lower lash line and blended it out with a small brush to smoke it out a bit.
This is the kind of look which requires you to go big or go home in the mascara department. Lana is often seen wearing false eyelashes but let's face it: false lashes are a hassle. So instead, I just added tons of Benefit's They're Real to make up for it, only make sure you brush them through with a lash comb to avoid clumping.
Add a tiny bit of a peachy blush to the apples of the cheeks without going too overboard. Lana's sultry look does not require a flushed looking complexion. I used the Esteé Lauder Signature blusher in Rosette.
And last but definitely not least, I applied my favorite nude lip color: the Clinique Long Last Lipstick in Creamy Nude. I absolutely love this lipstick cause while it's matte it doesn't dry out the lips.
And that's it! Let me know if there's any other celebrity inspired look you'd like me to recreate!
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Do you have any drugstore face primer recommendations?
Funny that you ask.. I got given the Maybelline Baby Face primer last night. I haven't really had the chance to give it a proper testing so I'll have to let you know how I get along with it.
But I've heard wonders about the L'Oreal one! I can't actually get a hold on it though, cause we don't get L'Oreal makeup where I live.
Hello strangers! Lately I've been starting to venture myself into the whole bronzed look. But since I hate tanning (yawn!), and I put a lot of effort into taking care of my skin, I found that every time I even attempted to make myself look a little less pale I ended up looking like George Hamilton.
But after months of experimenting I finally found a way to make bronzer work on my skin, so I thought I'd share the knowledge with you guys.
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Después de años de evitar cualquier tipo de producto bronceador he decidido adentrarme en el aterrador mundo de los bronzers; la única opción que nos queda a aquellas que odiamos broncearnos. La verdad es que siempre he tenido mis reservas frente a este tipo de productos ya que cada vez que intentaba usar uno terminaba viéndome como George Hamilton.
Pero después de meses de experimentar con diferentes formas de aplicación, logré encontrar la manera perfecta de usar bronzer cuando tienes la piel clara.
So I start off by applying the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in (Light/Medium). My skin's been doing wonderful things lately so I don't need much coverage.
This BB Cream is great cause it just evens out my skin tone without making it look as if you've got any makeup on. Not really suited for people with very oily skin though, as it can make you appear shiny throughout the day quite easily.
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Comienzo applicando la Dream Fresh BB Cream de Maybelline (Light/Medium). Últimamente mi piel y yo nos llevamos de maravilla así que no necesito demasiada cobertura.
Esta BB cream es genial porque logra emparejar mi piel sin que se note que llevas maquillaje. Sin embargo no es ideal para aquellas con piel muy grasa ya que puede hacer que te veas demasiado brillante a través del día.
Next, I apply some of the YSL Anti-Cernes concealer under my eyes to cover up my dark circles and on the areas that need a little bit more coverage than the BB cream can give me.
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Luego uso el corrector Anti-cernes de YSL para cubrir ojeras y cualquier imperfección que la BB cream no cubra.
And then I pat it in lightly with my fingers, instead of wiping it off.
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Esto lo difumino con la yema de mis dedos, haciendo pequeñas presiones para evitar que se corra demasiado y no cubra lo que necesito.
For the bronzer I used the Soleil Tan de Chanel, but there are great drugstore dupes that work just as well (Bourjois Bronzing Primer). Now, as far as the application goes there are 4 basic rules you need to stick by if you want to make it look as natural as possible.
Use a light hand. It's best to start off with a tiny bit of product and then build it up rather than piling it all at once.
Use a tapered brush. In this case I used the Eco-Tools blush brush. A tapered, fluffly brush makes it very easy to blend the product. Just make sure that when you dip your brush in, you just end up loading the very tip of it with product. That way, the outer bristles of the brush will do all the blending for you. Which brings me to the fourth rule...
Blend, blend blend. The last thing you want is to be left with two stripes of orange on each cheek.
And last but not least, make sure that the color isn't concentrated in one specific area. Think of it this way, whenever you've been out in the sun, which are the places that sun burn the fastest?
Ahora, como bronzer uso la base bronceadora Soleil Tan de Chanel, pero existen varias alternativas como el bronzing primer de Bourjois. En cuanto a la aplicación del producto, hay 4 reglas fundamentales que debes seguir:
Usa una mano ligera. Es mejor aplicarlo poco a poco en lugar de usar demasiado de una vez.
No uses brochas planas, sino redondas y suaves. En este caso usé la brocha de blush de Eco-Tools. Estas harán todo el trabajo por ti a la hora de difuminar el producto. Solo asegurate de que cuando lo vas a cargar con producto, solo lo hagas con la punta de la brocha. De esta manera las cerdas exteriores se encargarán de difuminar mientras que las interiores aplican el producto.
¡Difumínalo bien! Lo último que quieres es quedar con dos franjas naranjas en cada mejilla.
Y por último, asegúrate que el color no esté concentrado en una sola área. Piénsalo de esta manera: cuando te asoleas, ¿cuáles son las partes de tu rostro en quemarse primero?
Top of the forehead, temples, cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and chin. But since I'm fair skinned, it's important that I also do my neck and in this case my exposed shoulders so that it can look as natural as possible.
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Los puntos altos de la frente, la sien, los pómulos, el puente de la nariz, y el mentón. Además de eso, por tener una complexión tan clara también necesito llevarlo hasta el cuello y la piel expuesta de mis hombros para que se vea lo más natural posible.
Next up, I powdered my skin to keep all those creamy products from sliding all over my face throughout the day. I used the Pupa Silk Touch Compact Powder and a Real Techniques Blush brush (also great for bronzer!)
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Después aplico un poco de polvo para evitar que todos los productos cremosos se muevan durante el día. Usé el Silk Touch de Pupa y la brocha de blush de Real Techniques.
I filled in my eyebrows using an Eco-Tools shading brush and the Yanbal eyebrow duo.
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Rellené mis cejas con el dúo de cejas de Yanbal y la brocha de detalle de Eco-Tools.
I don't often feel like wearing an intricate eye look during the daytime, so instead of drawing the traditional like on my upper lash line what I do is I take a waterproof eye pencil (Rimmel Scandaleyes in 001 Black) and I line my upper waterline. This gives you amazing definition and will make your eyelashes look considerably thicker.
This is also a great trick for those with hooded eyelids since it will successfully line your eyes without taking up too much eyelid space.
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No acostumbro a hacer nada especial con mis ojos durante el día, así que en lugar de de ponerle demasiado esfuerzo a una línea encima de las pestañas, utilizo un lápiz a prueba de agua como el Rimmel Scandaleyes y delineo la parte superior interna de la línea de mis pestañas (waterline superior). Esto te da una definición increíble y hará que tus pestañas se vean más gruesas.
Este truco es genial para aquellas personas con los párpados caídos ya que te delinea los ojos sin quitarte espacio en el párpado.
A little bit of mascara. I used the Max Factor Hi-Fi Waterproof in Black cause while it adds lots of length it also separates the lashes and makes them look really nice and fluttery.
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He estado usando la Hi-Fi de Max Factor porque además de extender las pestañas, las separa y las define.
And for the lips I used Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine in Saga, which looks absolutely gorgeous, and feels very moisturizing on the lips.
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Y para los labios usé el Rouge Coco Shine de Chanel en el color Saga. Éste se ve genial ademas de sentirse súper ligero e hidratante.
And that's it! If you have any questions make sure to send them my way via inbox or through any of my social media :)
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¡Y eso es todo! Si tienen alguna pregunta, asegurense de enviármela por medio del inbox o por cualquiera de las redes sociales. :)
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For some reason the drugstores in my hometown have taken absolute ages to get on board with the highly anticipated Color Tattoos. But I'm glad to let you all know that they're finally here and boy, do I love these bad boys...
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Por alguna razón Maybelline se ha demorado demasiado en traer las muy anticipadas Color Tattoos a mi ciudad. Pero el día ha llegado y finalmente puedo decirles que estoy obsesionada con estas sombras en crema.
I own two colors: 30 - Pomegranate Punk, which I featured on my last tutorial, and 25 - Bad to the Bronze. The first is a slightly shimmery, deep cranberry shade with subtle flecks of gold which is perfect for fall.
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Tengo dos colores: 30 - Pomegranate Punk, el cual utilicé en mi último tutorial, y 25 - Bad to the Bronze. El primero es un arándano oscuro, con partículas doradas pequeñas, perfecto para el otoño.
Bad to the Bronze, on the other hand, is a metallic bronzy taupe that looks fantastic on a daily basis.
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Por otro lado, Bad to the Bronze es un gris pardo metálico que es genial para usar diariamente.
It has no shimmer to it and it's very similar to the Makeup Forever's Aqua Shadow Stick in 20E. MUFE's has a slightly warmer undertone and applies a little more roughly, while the Color Tattoo is slightly creamier, but they both dry out to the same exact waterproof finish.
No tiene ningún tipo de partículas brillantes y es bastante similar al Aqua Shadow de Makeup Forever. Las dos pequeñas diferencias están en el color (MUFE tiene un tono un poco más cálido) y en la textura (Color Tattoos son más cremosas en un principio mientras que los shadow sticks de MUFE son un tanto más dificiles de difuminar). Pero ambas sombras se secan a un efecto a prueba de agua casi idéntico.
So all in all, the Color Tattoos get 5 out of 5 stars for their quality, pigmentation, durability and price.
Have you tried the Color Tattoos? Which one is your favorite?
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En resumidas cuentas, las Color Tattoo de Maybelline se ganan 5 de 5 estrellas por su excelente calidad, pigmentación, durabilidad y precio.
¿Alguna vez has probado este producto? ¿Cuál es tu color favorito?
This one's so easy I feel guilty just calling it a tutorial. But the deep cranberries and burgundies are sweeping the beauty world and I'm here to give you a few tricks on how to rock the red-toned eyeshadow like the models at the Gucci show without really trying.
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Este es tan fácil que me siento culpable nada más con llamarlo un tutorial, pero las sombras arándano y vino tinto están invadiendo el mundo de la belleza, así que decidí darles unos trucos para lograr usar este color como las modelos de la pasarela de Gucci sin hacer mayor esfuerzo.
So I was very thorough with my base and concealer. I didn't wear loads but I did use it very strategically. When you're working with red tones like this one you want to make the face look as flawless as possible so that the red in the eyeshadow doesn't highlight the red in any spots you might have.
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Fui bastante cuidadosa con mi base y mi corrector. No usé demasiado, pero sí la apliqué estratégicamente. Cuando estás trabajando con colores como este lo ideal es que tu cara se vea lo más uniforme posible para que los tonos rojos de la sombra no resalten los tonos rojos de cualquier granito que puedas tener.
Now for the eyebrows I didn't want it to look as if I'd done a whole lot to them so I just filled the uneven bits and brushed them upwards to make them look thicker. If you want a more detailed post about how I fill in my eyebrows make sure to check out my tutorial.
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Las cejas las quise dejar lo más naturales posible así que nada mas rellené los espacios que lo necesitaban y las cepillé hacia arriba para hacer que parecieran más gruesas. Si quieres saber más acerca de cómo relleno mis cejas haz click aquí para leer mi tutorial.
I kept it really simple with this one. I just used a flat brush to apply Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk inside the dotted line and on the outer third of my lower lash line and then I blend it into a nice winged shape with a clean finger.
This cream product is so easy to work with there's really no need for tons of brushes. Especially considering that we're trying to get a sort of grungy, lived-in kind of look. And if you're wondering as to where to place that wing in your eyeshadow, just remember it should point to the end of your eyebrow.
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La sombra la mantuve súper simple. Simplemente usé un pincel plano para aplicar el Color Tattoo de Maybelline en Pomegranate Punk dentro de la línea punteada y en las esquinas exteriores de mi linea de las pestañas inferior. Luego difuminé usando las yemas de mis dedos para darle una forma de cat-eye. Si no sabes cómo hacer esta forma en tus propios ojos asegúrate de hacer que la punta de tu sombra esté dirigida hacia el final de tu ceja.
Estas sombras en crema son tan fáciles de usar que no hay necesidad de usar otro pincel para difuminar. Sobre todo teniendo en cuenta que queremos un look grungy y desaliñado que luzca moderno y súper cool.
Now the trick to keep red eyeshadow from looking like a bad case of pink eye is to use a black pencil to line both your lower and upper waterline as well as the roots of the lashes. This creates a barrier between the red and your eye as well as adding some definition. Don't worry about making it a perfect line cause you're gonna blend it either with a brush or a cotton bud.
I used Revlon's ColorStay eyeliner but it burned my eyes like hell after wearing it for a couple of minutes so I'd be weary of it if you have sensitive eyes like mine.
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Ahora, el truco para que las sombras con tonos rojos no se hagan pasar por un mal caso de conjuntivitis es usar un lapiz negro para delinear la linea superior e inferior, además de las raíces de las pestañas. Esto crea una barrera entre la sombra y el color de tus ojos, además de agregar definición. No te preocupes por hacer una línea perfecta ya que luego vas a difuminarla con un pincel o un copito de algodón.
Yo usé el delineador ColorStay de Revlon pero me causó una reacción alérgica, así que no lo recomendaría si tienes ojos sensibles como los míos.
I then curled my eyeslahes and applied a most generous amount of my favorite mascara: the Clinique's High Lengths.
If you want to know why I love it so much make sure to check out the review I did a couple of months ago.
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Luego rizé mis pestañas y apliqué varias capas de la Clinique High Lengths, mi pestañina favorita.
Si quieres saber por qué la amo tanto asegúrate de leer la reseña que escribí hace un par de meses.
Since I wanted this look to be super edgy I decided to skip blush and just went to town with the contouring. I used MAC's Harmony and applied it to my temples, hollows of my cheeks and underneath my jaw line to slim down the face and add a little more dimension and color to the face.
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Como quería que este look tuviera bastante actitud decidí saltarme el blush y en su lugar usé Harmony de MAC en mi quijada, debajo de mis pómulos y en la sien para resaltar los contornos de mi cara y agregar un poco más de profundidad y color a mi rostro.
And last but not least, I used a baby pink lip gloss from Victoria's Secret on the center of my lips and then I blended it out with the tip of my finger to keep it from looking too glossy and made up.
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Y por último apliqué un brillo rosa pálido de Victoria's Secret en el centro de mis labios y lo difuminé con mi dedo para evitar que se viera demasiado brillante y glam.
And that's pretty much it! I told you it was super simple! It's a great look for a night out, especially if you're a little short on time or if you want to transform your daytime look into something a little more suited for the evening. Just carry around the eyeshadow and some more mascara and you're done!
Let me know what you think about this look and please send me any questions or sugestions you might have!
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¡Y eso es todo! Les dije que era súper fácil. Este look es perfecto para la noche, especialmente si quieres una solución rápida para transformar tu maquillaje de diario a uno un poco más especial. ¡Tan solo debes llevar tu sombra y un poco más de pestañina y estás lista!
Dime qué piensas de este look y no dudes en mandarme cualquier pregunta o sugerencia que tengas.
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TOP 6 AUTUMN LIPSTICKS
So here I am, once again, neglecting the pile of work that's been accumulating with the impending finals of doom (queue funeral march). But I think it's clear to you all how much I love to talk about lipstick, and since we're on the subject of changing seasons I thought I'd let you know about my top 6 lipsticks for autumn/winter 2013-14.
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Como es de esperarse Octubre se ha pasado demasiado rápido. Se acercan los finales terribles, y todo el mundo corre a estudiar para los exámenes mientras que yo me siento frente a mi computador a escribir sobre maquillaje. Creo que para nadie es un secreto lo mucho que adoro los pintalabios y ahora que estamos en el tema del cambio de temporadas, decidí hablarles un poco acerca de mis 6 productos favoritos para otoño/invierno 2013-14.
MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in 'Extended Play' ($18.00 USD)
I have good news for all of the girls out there wanting to create the perfect vampy look. MAC's lipcreme in Extended Play is the perfect bordeaux red that's gonna help you accomplish that super chic look that is so hot for this season.
The texture is super matte which makes this lipstick as long lasting as immortality itself (see what I did there?). Unfortunately it also means that it can dry out your lips so just make sure to have a lip balm at hand to top it up during the night.
Les tengo una buena noticia a todas aquellas que quieran recrear el look vampy que está tan de moda esta temporada. Extended Play de MAC es el vino tinto perfecto para esta tendencia de otoño.
La textura es súper mate, lo que hace que este labial sea extremadamente duradero. Sin embargo esto también significa que puede resecar tus labios así que asegurate de tener un hidratante a la mano para mantener tus labios suaves a lo largo de la noche.
Clinique Long Last Lipstick in 03 'Creamy Nude' ($15.00 USD)
As I scroll down countless beauty blogs I keep seeing this super dramatic eyeshadow looks featuring deep, lovely shades of green, burgundy and bronze. Now, as I've told you guys before I am far from being an expert with eyeshadows, but as I've started to experiment with darker shades I've found myself in desperate need for a nude lipstick that would let the eyes do the talking.
This Clinique lipstick feels super moisturizing on the lips and doesn't make me look like a freaking zombie (honestly self, what's with the 'undead' references?), which is quite a nice change when it comes to nude lipstick. The staying power is not the same as the MAC one but it lasts pretty good on the lips, considering it has a fair amount of shine.
Esta temporada ha traído consigo looks con sombras de tonos bronce, verde y vino profundos que me están impulsando a experimentar fuera de mi zona de comfort. Pero a medida de que mis ojos se cargan de sombras es necesario usar un labial que no vaya a acaparar la atención de ellos.
Este lipstick de clinique se siente super hidratante en los labios y funciona con el tono de mi piel, lo que evita que me vea muerta sin un color brillante en mis labios. No dura tanto como el Lipcreme de MAC, pero sí dura bastante considerando la cantidad de brillo que tiene.
Revlon Colorstay Overtime in 'Unlimited Mulberry' ($9.99 USD)
O' Revlon, Where would I be without your lip glosses? This one in particular comes with a stain on one end and a clear lip gloss on the other. The staying power is reaaaally good, and the color is this amazing plummy rose that it's perfect for everyday use.
The only complaint I have about this product is that it flakes a little bit after a couple of hours, but it's not really that bad after you top it up with the lip gloss.
¿Qué sería de mi sin los brillos de Revlon? Este en particular viene con un stain en un lado, que brinda el color duradero, y un brillo transparente en el otro. Dura bastante bien en los labios y el rosa con un transfondo de tonos ciruela es perfecto para el uso diario.
Lo único que no me gusta de este producto es que el color se escama después de varias horas de uso, pero en general no es tan grave una vez que se reaplica el brillo.
Estée Lauder Double Wear in 10 'Stay Scarlet' ($26.00 USD)
"Every single woman should have at least one classic red lipstick ready for the Christmas season."
- Santa, probably.
Unlike the NYX red I featured in my summer favorites, this Estée Lauder lipstick has a slightly cooler undertone and is definitely much more matte and long lasting. It's not as drying as the MAC one but I still feel the need to have some kind of moisturizing balm to keep my lips from looking too dry.
Toda mujer tiene que tener un rojo clásico listo para la época de navidad.
A diferencia del NYX del cual les hablé en mis favoritos de verano, este lipstick de Estée Lauder es un tono más frío, es mucho más mate y por lo tanto mucho más duradero. No reseca tanto los labios como el de MAC pero de todas maneras prefieron cargar un bálsamo para evitar que mis labios se vean demasiado resecos.
Dior Addict Extreme in 987 'Black Tie' ($31.00 USD)
I'm sorry dear wallet but I had to have this lipstick. I only just bought it two days ago but I can already tell that this will be my favorite thing to wear during this season. It seems as though I'd been looking for a deep berry lipstick like this one for ages, and when I finally stumbled upon it at the Dior counter... Well, you can tell how it all ended.
The texture feels amazing on the lips, it kind of reminds me a little bit of the Revlon Lipbutters but I haven't really had the time to really try it out so I'll let you guys know how I get along with this one.
Quisiera pedirle disculpas a mi billetera pero creo que las dos sabemos que no hay nada que hubiera podido evitar que me llevara este lipstick a mi casa. Lo acabo de comprar hace solo dos días pero ya estoy segura de que va a ser el producto que más voy a usar esta temporada.
He estado buscando un tono mora como este por más de un año así que cuando lo encontré en el counter de Dior supe que tenía que tenerlo. La textura es super ligera e hidratante. Me recuerda un poco a los Lip Butters de Revlon pero en realidad no he tenido el tiempo para probarlo como debe ser, así que les estaré avisando cómo me llevo con él.
Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in 016 'Bordeaux' (~$6.00 USD)
And last but definitely not least, is another product from Revlon (I simply couldn't have just one in my favorites!). I got given this for Christmas last year and I think I honestly wore it every single day.
Usually I'm not crazy about lip glosses, but what I really like about this one in particular is the fact that it's not sticky at all, and it wears off evenly without leaving that nasty white cast in the corners of the lips.
Y por último tengo otro producto de Revlon (¡por supuesto que tengo que tener más de uno!). Me regalaron este brillo la navidad pasada y creo que no estaría exagerando si les dijera que lo usé casi todos los días durante el mes siguiente.
Normalmente no soy muy fanática de los brillos pero lo que me encanta de este en particular es que no es para nada pegajoso y no deja ese residuo blanco en las esquinas de los labios que tanto detesto.
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FAVORITE NAIL POLISHES FOR FALL / ESMALTES FAVORITOS PARA OTOÑO
I somehow managed to put off all of my uni work during the October break once again, so naturally I decided to write a blog post instead of catching up. Let's keep this short and sweet, shall we? This time around I've added a variety of different colors to the usual burgundies and berries I usually wear during the colder months.
Some of the brands are only readily available in specific countries so I'll try to give you guys some alternatives that you can try out instead.
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De alguna manera logré posponer todos los trabajos que me dejaron para la semana de octubre para último minuto, así que naturalmente decidí escribir un post en lugar de hacer algo al respecto. Así que dejémonos de rodeos y vayamos de una vez al grano. Para esta temporada me he salido de mi zona de comfort y he empezado a utilizar esmaltes de todas las tonalidades; no solo de colores vino y ciruela que tanto frecuento durante estos meses.
Algunas de las marcas solo están disponibles en ciertos países así que trataré de brindar alternativas si conozco de alguna para que puedan obtener un efecto similar.
Am I the only one who actually thinks the Essie formulations suck? They chip after like 2 seconds and I find some of the shades are very poorly pigmented. That being said, they do have incredible colors, so if you're anything like me and like to change your nail polish as often as twice a week you might actually enjoy using this gorgeous deep aqua color.
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Antes que nada, tengo que contarles la verdad: odio la fórmula de los esmaltes Essie. Me parce que se escaman demasiado rápido y muchos de los colores necesitan de demasiadas capas para que se vean lo suficientemente opacos. Sin embargo nadie puede negar que los colores que manejan son increíbles, así que si eres como yo y te gusta cambiar de color muy de seguido te recomiendo que pruebes este aguamarina profundo.
*Avon's 'Sequined Turquoise' is nearly identical in color, thought a bit sparklier in texture. // El color 'Sequined Turquoise' de Avon es casi idéntico pero es más escarchoso.
And now on the other end of the spectrum... Words cannot describe how much I love OPI. They have a fantastic range of colors and textures and their nail polishes can last for an entire week with little to no chipping on my nails.
This true red is a fantastic color for fall and even better so for the December festivities (71 days!).
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Y ahora por otro lado, no encuentro palabras para contarles lo mucho que amo los esmaltes de OPI. Tienen un rango de colores fantástico y la fórmula de sus productos son tan duraderas que pueden durar una semana entera sin escamarse.
Este rojo intenso es genial para otoño y muchísimo mejor para las fiestas de diciembre (¡71 días!).
*Luckily for you guys, almost every brand carries a similar color to this one. // Afortunadamente casi todas las marcas tienen un color similar a este. 'Linda' de Masglo es mi alternativa favorita.
No number or reference to go along with this one. I got this as a gift last christmas so I'm not even entirely sure if it's still available. Loads of brands do these kinds of gold nail polishes though and I find it's a fantastic transitional color to get into the real sparkly shades of winter.
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Desafortunadamente no se si todavía estén disponibles estos esmaltes de Gef que vienen en cajitas con tres colores diferentes. Pero si los llegan a encontrar les recomiendo probarlos. La fórmula es sorprendentemente buena para ser de una línea de ropa y el color es perfecto para transicionar a las escarchas de invierno.
*OPI's (NL B33) 'Up Front And Personal' is nearly identical and Urban Decay's Twisted has a very similar finish though a bit darker and warmer. // 24 Kilates de Vogue Fantastic es bastante parecido.
Nothing screams chic as loud as white nail polish does. This product has made the transition from Summer to Fall without a single glitch and the best part is that it goes with everything so you don't have to worry about having your nails match whatever it is you're wearing.
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Nada grita 'chic' tan fuerte como las uñas súper blancas. Este producto ha sobrevivido la transición de verano a otoño sin ninguna molestia y la mejor parte es que combina con todo.
*Butter London's 'Colour Clash', NARS' 'Ecume' and Sally Hansen's White On all look exactly the same.
Where would I be without this deep, almost black, vampy red? Don't think I have to fill you in on why it's such a great color for the season. After all it's no secret that dark berry shades and I are a match made in autumnal heaven.
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¿Dónde estaría sin este rojo oscuro, casi negro, en otoño? Creo que no es necesario repetirles lo bien que van estos tonos en otoño. Después de todo creo que a estas alturas todos saben lo bien que me llevo con estos colores oscuros.
*OPI's 'Lincoln Park After Dark' is very similar but a little less red-toned and Essie's Wicked is slightly lighter.
Matte top coats can instantly give a much cooler & modern appearance to any nail polish you own. I especially love it on top of darker colors and on white nails.
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Los brillos mates le pueden dar un aspecto mucho más cool y moderno a tu color preferido. Me encanta usarlo encima de colores oscuros o sobre blanco.
*OPI, Essie, Masglo, China Glaze and Sephora all have a matte top coat in their line.
A girlier, more fun version of the deep berries and burgundies that are so en vogue this season. This color looks fantastic on all skin tones, especially on the toes, and will work perfectly for those of you that aren't so keen on some of the deeper colors.
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Una versión un poco más vibrante y divertida de tonos mora que tanto se están usando esta temporada. Este color se ve fantástico en todos los tonos de piel, especialmente en las uñas de los pies, y son perfectos para aquellas que no quieran usar colores tan oscuros y profundos.
*Butter London's Fiddlesticks is a little bit deeper and has glitter in it. / 'Furiosa' de Masglo es similar pero un poco más fucsia
Another lovely shade from the Fall 2013 collection! This holographic gunmetal changes color depending on the light. It goes from a gray to an olive and even a pinkish tone, making it one of those shades that make you keep looking back to stare at the cool finish.
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Otro excelente color de la colección de Otoño del 2013 de Essie. Este plomo holográfico cambia constantemente dependiendo de la luz. Varía desde gris hasta oliva y rosa, haciendo de este esmalte otro de esos colores que te mantienen devolviendo la vista para contemplar el efecto.
*OPI's 'Peace & Love & OPI' is the perfect dupe; 'Posh Bird' from Butter London is more of a purple-y gray without the holographic effect; 'Hayle's Comet' from Model's Own has the same finish but the colors are a bit lighter and more vibrant.
Despite loving all of the crazy shades I've been telling you about, I still go through a nude phase every once in a little while. But nude nail polishes often make my hands look a bit dull so if you have the same problem you might want to give this beige-y pink a try.
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A pesar de que me encantan todos los colores vibrantes de los cuales les he hablado, todavía tengo mis fases 'nude' de vez en cuando. El problema es que muchos de los esmaltes nude hacen que mis manos se vean descoloradas y no resultan halagadoras para el tono de mi piel. Así que si tienes el mismo problema que yo te recomiendo probar un tono un poco más rosa como Sofisticada.
*'Yummy Mummy' from Butter London is much less pink; Chanel's Rose Cache was the closest match I could find.
Nothing like a good ol' aubergine to finish off a post about fall nail polishes, am I right? Lovely color, super flattering on every skin tone and the formulation of these Masglo polishes are simply fantastic!
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Nada como un color berenjena clásico para terminar un post de esmaltes para otoño. El color es hermoso, super halagador en todo tipo de piel, y a fórmula de los Masglo es fantástica!
*'Plum Noir' from Tom Ford, 'Battery Park Purple' from NYC and Essie's 'Bahama Mama' are all very similar.
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BEAUTY TREND REPORT: Autumn/Winter 2013-14
I've been thinking about Christmas lately (as one does in the middle of September), and once I started counting the days (88 thank-you-very-much) I came upon the realization that it was high time for a beauty trend post for fall/winter 2013-14.
Now, it may be due to the fact that I've never really had the chance to experience the seasonal experience (damn you tropical weather!), but fall is my absolute favorite season when it comes to beauty and fashion. Unfortunately, coats and cardigans are completely out of the question for me so I always try to make damn sure that I make the most out of the autumnal beauty trends.
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Últimamente me encuentro pensando bastante en la navidad (algo completamente normal para septiembre), y después de calcular lo poco que faltaba para las fiestas (88 días), caí en cuenta de que ya era tiempo de hacer un post para mostrarles las últimas tendencias para la temporada de otoño/invierno 2013-14.
Lo más probable es que se deba a un sueño frustrado de experimentar las temporadas más frías (imposible cuando se vive en el trópico), pero el otoño es mi época favorita en cuanto a las tendencias de moda y maquillaje se refiere. Desafortunadamente los abrigos y las bufandas seguirán permaneciendo tan solo en mi board de Pinterest por el momento, pero nada me impide aprovechar estas nuevas tendencias de los shows de otoño/invierno.
By far my favorite recurring trend for the season! You all know how much I love my statement lipsticks so the dark, deep, burgundy shapes are just the thing for people like me who are terrified of eye shadows.
Keep this makeup look from looking too gothy by steering clear of dark eyes and just go for a tiny bit of definition on the crease and eyelashes. Then again, you could go all out and play around with eyeliner as seen above on Cara for the Louis Vuitton FW14 show.
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Si me conocen ya sabrán que es mi trend favorito para esta temporada. Después de todo no es un secreto lo mucho que amo los colores fuertes en los labios así que los vinos oscuros y profundos que se vieron en las pasarelas son perfectos para gente como yo que le tiene pavor a las sombras.
Para evitar que se convierta en un look muy gótico, asegurate de escoger colores bastante naturales y sutiles para definir los ojos y pestañas. Aunque también podrías atreverte a experimentar un poco con el delineador para obtener un look oscuro como el de Cara durante el show de Louis Vuitton.
Even though I am a lipstick girl at heart, it doesn't mean that I don't enjoy a bit of a sparkly lid every once in a while (See my glittery glam look for a more wearable version of this trend). Ever since I discovered the wonders of the cream eye shadows I've been trying to be a little bit more adventurous with my eye makeup.
I especially love the warm tones they used at Gucci and J Mendel, so perhaps a bronze eyes makeup tutorial is in order?
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A pesar de ser amante de los pintalabios, eso no significa que no me entusiasme la idea de usar sombras metálicas y escarcha en mis ojos. (Lee mi tutorial en el cual les muestro cómo adaptar este look dramático a uno más apto para cualquier noche.) Desde que descubrí las maravillas de las sombras en crema me he propuesto experimentar un poco más con mis ojos.
Me encanta los tonos cálidos de Gucci y J Mendel así que tal vez es hora de un nuevo tutorial...
[Stares longingly at the amazing colorful eyes at Karen Walker and Jason Wu and fantasizes about the day I'll pluck up the courage to give it a try while sad music plays on the background.]
...In the meantime I think I'll stick to neon lipstick.
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[Mira con anhelo los colores usados en Karen Walker y Jason Wu mientras fantaseo con el día en el que me atreva a usarlos mientras suena una música melancólica en el fondo.]
...Por lo pronto me bastará con labios neón.
On a brighter note, natural makeup seems to be everywhere in the fall/winter runways. Perfect skin, barely there washes of color on the lids and sheer lip balms keep coming back every season and boy, do I like to embrace this trend.
To see how I like to get a look similar to the one seen on Valentino, make sure you check out my No Makeup Makeup Tutorial.
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Afortunadamente el maquillaje natural parece estar en casi todas las pasarelas de otoño/invierno. Parece ser que las pieles inmaculadas, sombras naturales y bálsamos de labios siguen siendo una tendencia bastante fuerte durante esta temporada.
Para saber cómo obtener el look de Valentino asegurate de leer mi tutorial de 'No Makeup' Makeup.
This classic look got twisted in so many ways during the shows, but the shape stayed roughly the same. Whether you prefer gels liquids or smokier shadows, the cat eye is such a statement, sexy look that compliments every single eye shape.
I personally love the 60's inspired look worn by the models in Anna Sui.
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Este maquillaje súper clásico fue alterado en mil maneras en las pasarelas. Ya sea que prefieras los delineadores en crema, líquidos o las sombras difuminadas, el cat-eye siempre le dará un toque sexy a tu look, y lo mejor de todo es que le queda bien a cualquiera.
Personalmente, me encanta el look de las modelos de Anna Sui inspirado en los años 60.
Hold on to your plaid shirts and teen spirit ladies, cause the 90s are definitely making a comeback this season. Whether it's a subtle kohl on the lower lash line (Versace) or a full on heavy smoky eye (Cavalli), this edgy look will be the perfect compliment to the tartan trend that seems to be everywhere for fall/winter.
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Agárrense de sus camisas a cuadros y su 'teen spirit' porque los 90 regresan para el otoño/invierno. Ya sea un delineado sutil (Versace) o un 'smoky eye' súper oscuro como el de Cavalli, este look desaliñado y provocador es el complemento perfecto para el tartán que parece arrasar con esta temporada.
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calebaffleck replied to your post: I really like your lips. Anyway, is there a better order for putting on moisturizer and SPF? Like which should go on first or something? Haha the order of which you do what in make up and skin care always trips me up
Woah you’re so informed. Like does before anything else mean like right after I wash my face before my toner and stuff or before things like moisturizers and primers?
After you wash you wash your face you apply toner which would help your SPF absorb into your skin, then sunscreen and then your moisturizer and primer.
I really like your lips. Anyway, is there a better order for putting on moisturizer and SPF? Like which should go on first or something? Haha the order of which you do what in make up and skin care always trips me up
Thanks! Well it depends on whether it’s a chemical sunscreen or a physical one. A chemical sunscreen contains something like oxybenzone or avobenzone and should go before anything else you put on your skin because it needs to interact with it in order for it to work. On the other hand, the physical one, (contains something like zinc oxide or titanium oxide), can go on your skin at any point during your beauty regime.
But if you still can’t figure out which type of sunscreen you’re using, just make sure to apply it first. Just to be safe ;).
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'NO MAKEUP' MAKEUP TUTORIAL
Not much else to say about this one, really. I'm a big fan of Lisa Eldridge's makeup aesthetics so once I came across her 'No Makeup' Makeup tutorial I was immediately hooked on the whole concept.
The 'No Makeup' look is perfect for those of you who want to feel great without making it look as if you've put way too much effort into it. After all, we all can't afford to roll out of bed looking fabulous and ready to go.
The idea is to strategically use a smaller amount of product so that you can look like an improved version of yourself while seemingly wearing no makeup at all. I created a complete look that covers all the bases you would need, but feel free to leave any of these steps out if you feel like you don't need them... Less is more when it comes to the 'No Makeup' Makeup!
And now to my actual no makeup face...
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La verdad es que no hay mucho que decir al respecto. Soy una gran admiradora de la estética de Lisa Eldridge así que apenas vi su tutorial de 'No Makeup' Makeup me sentí inmediatamentea atraída a este concepto.
Este look es perfecto para todas aquellas que quieren verse y sentirse súper bien sin que se pueda notar que hubo un esfuerzo grande detrás de él. Después de todo, no todas tenemos el lujo de despertarnos viéndonos perfectas y listas para salir.
La idea es usar los productos estratégicamente para lucir como una versión mejorada de nosotras mismas sin que se note que estamos maquilladas. He creado un look completo que cubrirá toda las bases que puedan necesitar. Sin embargo, no es necesario que sigan todos los pasos, pueden saltarse todo aquello que no necesiten. Después de todo, ¡menos es más cuando se trata del 'No Makeup' Makeup!
Ahora sigamos a mi 'No Makeup' face verdadera...
Remember how I said before that you could skip any steps? Well I'm sorry to say that SPF is non-negotiable. You must protect your skin at all times if you want to grow old and worry about sunspots, bad acne scarring, premature wrinkles and the ever-scary cancer.
Most beauty products contain a low SPF these days that's simply not enough to protect your skin thoroughly. Think of the SPF15 foundation or powder you're wearing and how much of the product goes into your face. The end result is something around a flimsy SPF5 at most.
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Ok, en realidad sí hay algo que nunca deberían saltarse y es la protección solar. Puede parecer de poca importancia ahora, pero pueden estar seguras que los efectos dañinos del sol (manchas, arrugas, y cicatrices de acné, cáncer etc.) se presentarán tarde o temprano si no usan algo para prevenirlos.
La mayoría de los productos de belleza contienen algun tipo de protección, sin embargo estos FPS15 o 20 no son lo suficiente para proteger tu piel. Piensa en la base o polvo que estas usando y la poca cantidad que usas de este. El resultado final es un factor de protección solar de 5 máximo.
As for foundation I find it is best to apply it with fingers just in the places where you absolutely need it, so make sure you have a perfect color match and blend the edges thoroughly so that you don't end up with awkward patches. I have some fading acne scars on my cheeks, so I applied a tiny bit there along with the sides of my nose and my chin both of which can get a little red throughout the day.
I like using the Even Better foundation for this because although it's very dewy and luminous, it does give a good amount of coverage.
But if you have perfect skin then feel free to either replace the foundation with a tinted moisturizer or just skip it altogether and use concealer to correct redness.
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En cuanto a la base es mejor aplicarla con dedos solo en aquellos lugares en los cuales la necesites, así que asegurate de que el color sea del tono correcto y difumina bien los bordes para que no se note. En mi caso, la apliqué en el mentón y nariz que se enrojecen a lo largo del día, además de mis mejillas en donde tengo algunas cicatrices de acné que apenas se están desvaneciendo.
Me gusta la Even Better de Clinique por que a pesar de ser bastante natural y luminosa, proporciona una buena cantidad de cobertura.
Pero si piensas que no necesitas de una base y tu piel es lo suficientemente uniforme puedes optar por un tinted moisturizer (hidratante con color) o simplemente saltarte este paso y cubrir lo que necesites con corrector.
I am very dark under my eyes so concealer is the one step I can never ever skip. Use a concealer that's going to cover and brighten your eye area without being too cakey. I also applied a little on some red patches around my nose that my foundation did not cover.
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Tengo ojeras bastante oscuras así que el corrector es algo que nunca me salto. Usa uno que tenga buena cobertura pero asegúrate de difuminarlo bien para que no se vea muy pesado. También apliqué un poco alrededor de mi nariz ya que esta tiende a enrojarse.
I left my eyebrows mostly bare and just brushed them through, patted a little bit of color to cover up uneven spots and the areas around scars in which hair doesn't grow anymore.
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No le hice mucho a mis cejas, simplemente las peiné y cubrí mi cicatriz y otras pequeñas zonas descubiertas.
Whoever said lipstick can't be worn on the cheeks? Most cream-blushers nowadays claim to be especially made to use on both areas but the truth is you don't need to invest on yet another product to get the same effect.
Use a long-wearing lipstick preferably to ensure longevity and pick something red or pink, instead of orange or peach, to simulate the flush on your cheeks whenever you blush. And don't freak out at how bright it is! You only need the tiniest bit and then you can blend it away with your fingers keeping the focus on the apples of your cheeks.
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¿Quién dice que no puedes usar lipstick como blush? La mayoría de los blushes cremosos están siendo lanzados como tinte para los labios y mejillas, pero la verdad es que no necesitas de otro producto para simular el aspecto natural de los blushes en crema.
Usa un labial de larga duración. Escoge un color rojo o rosa en lugar de naranjas y duraznos para simular el color de tus mejillas cuando te sonrojas.
No te asustes si sientes que el color es muy intenso; aplícalo de poco a poco y difumina el color con tus dedos en la manzana de tus mejillas para que se vea lo mas natural posible.
And now for the star product of this whole look: Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain. I've only had this for about two weeks and it's become one of my favorite lip products. Ever.
Unlike the lip butters, the pigmentation of this balm is a bit sheerer but it really does stain the lips for a couple of hours before you have to reapply. Apply the balm all over your lips and then rub it into your lips to make it look more natural and to soften the edges to make it look more modern.
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Y ahora el producto estrella de este look: el Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain de Revlon. Lo he tenido por dos semana y ya se ha convertido en uno de mis favoritos.
A diferencia de los Lip Butters, el pigmento de este es mucho más suave, sin embargo deja un tinte en los labios que permanece por un par de horas antes de tener que volverlo a aplicar.
Apliqué este bálsamo en mi boca y luego lo difuminé con mi dedo para lograr un look mucho más natural y moderno.
A cool trick to make your lashes appear longer without looking as if you've got anything on is to wipe off the excess product on the wand with a tissue and then coat the lashes lightly to tint them rather than adding volume. And if you see any clumps forming then lightly brush your finger against your lashes to get rid of it. Curling your lashes beforehand is also going to make a big difference.
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Un tip para hacer que tus pestañas se vean más largas sin que se note que llevas pestañina es rizar tus pestañas, remover el exceso de producto del cepillo con un pañuelo y luego aplicar normalmente con el propósito de teñirlas. Si ves que empiezan a formarse grumos pasa tu dedo ligeramente sobre tus pestañas para deshacerte de él.
And last but not least, dust the tiniest bit of powder where needed to set your makeup into place. Use a soft, fluffy brush rather than a sponge or a puff to avoid making your face look too cakey... aaaand that's about it, really.
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Y por último aplica un poco de polvo en donde lo necesites para que tu maquillaje no se vaya a mover (generalmente la zona t). Utiliza una brocha suave en lugar de una esponja o puff para evitar que tu maquillaje se vea muy pesado.
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