The fact that Raphael Santiago wears makeup is 100% true.
omg yes!
Magnus would be the one to get him into it
like papa like son, and it’s no secret Raphael admires Magnus
tho he probably wouldn’t admit it to his face?
he invests in moisturizers and a face mask is part of his daily routine before going to bed
yes, he sleeps in a huge bed with a ton of multi-sized pillows
he also likes masks for his hands
his clan loves him and he’s not worried about anyone judging him for make up, he has their total support in all things
he does however tone down his looks if he’s expecting Shadowhunter business or a visit from a particularly unfriendly person, say, from another clan?
he likes rich colors that pop against his dark clothes
less matt, more shine
he still listens to Magnus’ tips, even off-hand ones, even if not specifically directed to him
whether he follows those tips is another matter
most common thing for him to wear is eyeliner, usually black
he also takes care of his nails - trimming,. filing and the like
and a coat of something shiny, he likes the way the light hits the nail just right
but no flashy colors, not unless privately
sometimes Magnus will drag him to a salon or just to spend time together, he’ll paint Raphael’s nails a more flashy color
of course, Raphael spends an unspecified amount of time styling his hair just right
he will never admit how long exactly
when all is done, he will decompress in a hot, hot bath, because he secretly relishes the warmth
after he gets out of the water, there’s the brief time when his skin retains the temperature and he can pretend he’s still alive and not a vampire
he doesn’t entertain those thoughts often though
