Orange Eyes With Gold Glitter Tutorial

#nofilter

Hi my lovelies! If you are an old follower then you already know I never plan out my makeup looks. Makeup for me totally depends on my mood that day. I never really know what I am going to come up with. I was inclined towards orange hues today and wanted to add a bit of sparkle since I was going to film my last (camera died) a YouTube video. This was the end result. If you like what you see and would like to know which products I used, keep on reading.

Summer, Boho-Chic Inspired Makeup Look

Hi everyone! I feel like I've been so neutralish lately makeup-wise, that I wanted to go for something different. Something colorful, happy and... summer-ish. If you're interested in seeing how I created this look, keep reading! 

Father's Day Makeup (16.06.13)

Hi beauties!

I hope everyone had a great day today. I spent the day with my family for Father's Day. I'll be sharing with you the makeup I used today. Enjoy!

Face of the Day (26.03.13)

Hi beauties! I was feeling a little bit experimental yesterday. I hadn't done a pop of color on the eyes in a while, especially using greens. If you're interested in finding out which products I used to achieve this look, continue reading.

Mac Eyeshadow for Brown Eyes/Olive Skin Pt. 1

I was asked to write about the best Mac eyeshadows for olive skin, but I twisted it a little bit and incorporated two other requests: eyeshadow for brown eyes and a smokey eye look. Smokey eyes can be done in various ways, so for this post I'm focusing on smokey eyes using colors other than black. In this entire look, I'm using three eyeshadows only, followed by other products that can be used to enhance the eyes. 

If you're interested, keep reading!

Me pidieron que hablara sobre las mejores sombras de Mac para piel morena, pero le agregué unas cosas más: sombras que resaltan ojos marrones y un look smokey eye. Smokey eye significa maquillaje de ojos ahumados y se pueden hacer de diversas maneras. Hoy me estaré enfocando en un smokey eye utilizando tonos que no sean negros. Utilicé un total de tres sombras nada más, seguido por otros productos que podrías utilizar si quieres aun más énfasis en los ojos. 

Si estas interesado/a, continúa leyendo! 

February Favorites

Monthly favorites are usually my favorite blogs to read and favorite videos to watch. Why? You get to see a wide range of products that people love and we may love, too. 

To make this post helpful and appealing, I've selected a wider range of products that don't include just a particular category. I hope you enjoy it!

Revlon Lip Buttter Candy Apple

Hi beauties!

Today I'll be reviewing a lip butter I've seen around on the blogger world lately. All of you have shown  different shades that you love, and I decided to pick a bright color.

Candy apple is a cool-tone orangy-red lipstick that I find very flattering on anyone. It's a pop of color that would instantly brighten anyone's face. I have been wearing it a lot recently and I have nothing negative to say about it. 

The texture is smooth, not sticky.  I usually wear a lip balm under any lipstick, but I can skip this step whenever I use this lip butter, which means it's very moisturizing!

I find it to be long-lasting with the exception of times when I'm drinking beverages or eating. It doesn't run or fade quickly otherwise. 

I am planning on getting more colors soon!

Do you own Candy Apple? What do you think of it?

Do you own any other Revlon Lip Butters? Share!

Where Have I Been? Sunday Ramble!

Hi beauties!

I'm currently reading and taking notes for class, but I wanted to write a quick post because I feel terrible I have been neglecting my blog this week. So I have a few things to say...

1) I was given the opportunity to reintegrate psychoanalysis classes in my hometown, which I am extremely happy about. 

I dropped out of school about a year and a half ago due to personal reasons but I will be back soon. I have a year left in Uni but I've been busy this week taking psych tests and I also had an interview. Don't ask me why they make us do this to students who left and were about to finish....anyway, the results of the people that will be able to go back to school will be published on May 2. If everything goes well, I'd be back in Uni this May, Psychology Major.

The psychoanalysis courses I'm currently taking are at another place. So I'm really enjoying being busy and feeling productive nowadays!

2) I've been spending a lot of time with my family. 

Family is a big thing in South America. We're known for being incredibly welcoming, warm and close to those whom we love. It was recently decided that my sister will be going to school outside of Venezuela, so we have been spending more time together. This is us last night. We went out on a "date" to a Japanese restaurant.

3) Onto Makeup

- I have been loving a dewy, fresh look.

I'm wearing the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in the picture above, with the Dior Diorskin Nude Tan Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder on the areas where the sun would naturally hit my face (which gave me a radiant look) and Benefit's High Beam on the top of my cheekbones. 

I was happy to find out that the Healthy Mix range won't be discontinued. It was actually re-formulated to be even more moisturizing. 

Another look I loved from earlier this week: Dior Forever foundation which gives great coverage paired with the Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Plum and a hint of natural radiance using Lorac Perfectly Lit Highlighter in the shade Spotlight on top of my cheeks. The lipstick worn on this picture is the Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple. 

After using a lot of neutrals for most part of the week, I wanted to use some color. The main focus for this look was supposed to be the Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in the shade 17 (Plum), but I added some turquoise over my black liner using another Aqua Cream, this time, the shade 21. 

Which brings me to another point I wanted to mention in this point:

An Instagram follower asked me how she can use these cream shadows. 

The following tips are for the Aqua Creams:

- Use your finger or a synthetic hair brush to apply. I like to apply it using the Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush that comes in the "Starter Set". 

- Work on one eye at a time. These creams dry fast (approx 10-15 seconds) and once they set, they set. They are waterproof. 

- You can wear them alone for a wash of color, they can be applied to the eyelids in conjunction with powder eyeshadows, or can be used as eyeliners. 

I blended a lilac shade above the Aqua Cream #17 (Plum) for the look featured above.

Also, remember to tightly close the lids so the product doesn't dry out.

I have nothing negative to say about the Aqua Creams.

I have to continue my date with Freud, but I promise to catch up on Blog-Reading soon. If you are a reader and have a personal blog you would like to share, leave your link below. Thank you so much for reading. I hope you are all doing well! xx

Instant Wake-Me Up In A Minute? Yes!

Sorry to "Spam" your Reading List, but I felt tonight was the night to write this post for two reasons:

1. I woke up at 5:30am today and it's currently 8:18pm and I have not slept at all -- I'm going to bed after this.

2. I haven't had a good day at all and I cried a lot this afternoon due to personal issues.

So not only do I look tired, but my eyes get very swollen and red when I cry, even if I cry a little bit. 

I went to the store in the hunt for something with chocolate, and I also got two makeup products which I'm absolutely happy I got. 

Tonight is the night to blog about this because the two products that I bought are post-cry-approved/instant-wake-me-up-approved.

Whether you look tired from crying or lack of sleep, you'll thank me later.

The Haul

1. Balocco Wafers filled with Cocoa Cream
2. Revlon Lip Butter in the shade Candy Apple
3. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in the shade 10 Light



The cookies: if you see these, get them. They are SO good.

Now to the part that interests you: the makeup. 

I am honestly extremely impressed with the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer. 

I was standing at the drugstore remembering Wayne Goss rave about the foundation, thinking to myself: do I really need another foundation? To decrease the sense of guilt for already buying another concealer which I definitely do not need, I didn't get the foundation. 

On to the photo which will probably shock you the most:

Ladies and gentlemen: the photo to the left is me with no makeup whatsoever at all. Dark circles and swollen lids due to crying. My skin is very spotty at the moment as well. 

No filters/editing on either pictures.

The photo to the right is me after applying the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer below my eyes, around the nose and on visible blemishes. That's it.

I know. 

Texture & First Impressions

The Maybelline Fit Me Concealer feels very runny, but that makes it very easy to blend. 

I applied it directly to my skin and blended it with my fingertips.

This is probably one of the best drugstore-concealers I've ever tried. I find most of them to glide on patchy and to look cakey. This one has a very thin consistency and it looks very natural on the skin. I would say this is medium coverage. 

On to the Lipstick!

I have seen this lipstick (not the same shade) on some of your blogs (I'm talking to you, beauties!) and after reading great reviews, I decided to get one. A bright color to lighten up my mood. 

This lipstick is very creamy and actually very pigmented considering it feels more like a balm than a lipstick.

The shade reminds me of a stain-like color. A flattering orangy-red.


So it's obviously too soon to review these, but I wanted to give you my first impressions. I'll definitely keep you posted on my thoughts during the next few weeks in terms of how long-lasting they are and whether I had any problems with them or not.

What do you think of the Maybelline Fit Me Concaler? Were you as wow-ed as me by the coverage? 

Do you own any Revlon Lip Butters? Which are your favorite shades?

Thanks for reading. Have a lovely, beautiful night. xx

My Valentine's Day Look Tutorial

Hi beauties!

I'm doing a daily challenge on Instagram and I noticed that day 14 is Valentine's Day. I'm not a Valentine's Day person, I've never been and I'm Valentine's-less, but I still wanted to create a look inspired by it.

I'm doing day 14 today, and I hope you like it!

Continue reading if you're interested.

Quick and Simple Day Look: Tutorial

Due to the positive feedback I received on Instagram after posting a picture for Face of the Day, I decided to share it with you guys on a video!

@makeupbypatricia

I only got about four hours of sleep, so I looked ridiculously tired when I woke up. I also had very little time to get ready.

This is a great look for when you're in a hurry and you want to look bright. Something as simple as a BB cream can immediately make you look a whole lot better by evening the skin tone and giving it a nice-dewy look.

I also recommend using a good eye serum/cream first thing after you wash your face and before you do your makeup. It really makes a difference. I have an excellent one I'm going to review soon. 

I recorded the video when I got back after six hours, and my makeup still looked pretty good considering the fact that I have combination skin and the city where I live in is very hot and humid. 

I "touched-up" half of my face to show you exactly what I did.

PS: And I terribly messed up my pretty liner.

I know I have to work on better timing, and cropping down the videos. Remember, I'm new! 

Quick Face of the Day + YouTube Video

Welcome back my lovely followers/readers!

I am very excited because I have finally lost my YouTube fear/shyness and not only do I have a video for you right now, but there is another one loading on the way :) be patient with the crappy internet service we have in Venezuela...

Please feel free to subscribe on YouTube. I have no experience/knowledge in video editing whatsoever, so please bear that in mind when you watch my first videos (I hope to get better with time). 

I barely had time to get ready, so this video down below is super quick, just mentioning the products that I used. 

Thank you so much for watching. It means a lot to me. 

Face of the day (23.01.12) VIDEO!

Oh Lord. Did I just do that? Ok, so some lovely women encouraged me to start YouTubing. I was hesitant, but I gave it a shot.

I don't have a fancy camera, just a simple Sony Cybershot that records HD videos. 

I started filming. Yap, yap, yap, the lense shut. The camera died!

I had to record the video with my phone, so I apologize for the crappy quality even though I apologized like three times in the video. 

I wanted to make this more interactive for all of you. I hope you like it. Maybe I will make a nice YouTube one next time...

Here is a picture regardless, as well as the list of products.

 Face
1. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
2. Dior Airflash Foundation in the shade 300
3. Laura Mercier Secret Concealer in the shade 3
4. Vichy Normaderm Concealer
5. Nars Laguna Bronzer
6. Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in the shade Splendor
7. Benefit Girl Meets Pearl Highlighter
8. Dior Capture Totale Loose Powder in the shade 001 Bright Light

Eyes
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder in the shade Dark Brown
2. Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in the shade 17
3. Mac Cranberry Eyeshadow
4. Lorac Pro Palette
5. Revlon eyelash curler
6. Bourjois Volumizer Ultra Black Mascara
7. Sephora Waterproof Jumbo Crayon in the shade Black

Lips
1. Lancome Lipliner in the shade Mauvelle
2. Lancome lipstick in the shade All Done Up

I hope you liked the post! Have a lovely day! xx

Face of the day (22.01.13): No-Makeup Makeup

Hi everyone!

I have been wanting to do a "no-makeup makeup" look for a while. I love the whole idea of it - wearing makeup that looks natural enough for people to think that you either have perfect skin or you're just glowing from within. Ironically enough, I found it to be quite challenging, and I ended up using a good amount of products. 

I hope you enjoy the post!

Hola a todos!

He tenido ganas de hacer un look de "maquillaje sin maquillaje" desde hace un tiempo. Me encanta la idea - usar maquillaje de una manera tan natural que la gente piense que tienes la piel perfecta o que sencillamente te veas radiante y fresca. Irónicamente, encontré este look un poco difícil y terminé usando bastante productos.

Espero que les guste!

Face/Rostro

Lately, I've been using La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat as a primer. I love the product as it is - it definitely controls oil production even on humid, tropical climates. It also reduces the size of pores. It really creates a smooth canvas for makeup to go glide on easily.

He estado utilizando La Roche Posay Effaclar Mat como un primer. Amo el producto en si - definitivamente controla y reduce la grasa en la piel hasta en climas húmedos y tropicales. También reduce el tamaño de los poros. Crea una superficie lisa y suave para que el maquillaje pueda aplicarse con más facilidad. 

I used Clinique Acne Solutions as my foundation for today. I have some annoying spots on my forehead, which is why I chose to use this one. Why? It covers so flawlessly, I don't even have to conceal my spots. 

The shade I used was "05 Fresh Beige", but it's a wee-bit too dark for me at the moment, so I applied just a thin layer, buffing it gently. 

Utilicé Clinique Acne Solutions como mi base de hoy. Por qué? Tengo unos granitos en mi frente, y esta base cubre tan perfectamente, que no necesito aplicar corrector sobre ellos después. 

El tono es "05 Fresh Beige", el cual es un poco muy oscuro para mi en estos momentos, así que apliqué una capa fina de manera delicada. 

To create an effortless, healthy glow, I used my Diorskin Nude Tan Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder in the shade "002 Sunlight". 

It is very hard to overdo this, and it looks extremely natural. Very buildable. You can use it all over the face, but I applied it to the areas where the sun would naturally hit. 

Para que la piel se viera radiante, utilicé Diorskin Nude Tan Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder en el tono "002 Sunlight".

Te puedes poner tantas capas que siempre se verá muy natural. Lo puedes utilizar en todo el rostro, pero yo lo usé donde el sol naturalmente caería.  

If you're looking for a natural-looking color to apply to your cheeks, I strongly suggest to go for a cream blush. For this look, I chose Tarte Cheek Stain in the shade "Flush". It creates a dewy effect on your cheeks, similar to the shade you naturally get after you go out for a run. 

I applied it to my fingertips, and then tapped it onto my cheeks.

Si lo que buscas es conseguir un color muy natural en tus mejillas, te recomiendo que utilices un rubor en crema. Para este look, elegí Tarte Cheek Stain en el tono "Flush". Tiene un acabado radiante y cremoso, mas no grasoso. El color es parecido a ese que se forma naturalmente en tus mejillas luego de haber corrido. 

Lo apliqué en las yemas de mis dedos y luego en mis mejillas.

Mac's Painterly Paint Pot makes a great base for eyeshadows, but it also makes a great color to use on its own to hide any discoloration or veins that show up on the eyelids.

I applied it using my fingertips.

I had some pretty bad circles today, so I first used Benefit Erase Paste in the shade "2 Medium", followed by Diorskin Nude Skin Perfecting Hydrating Concealer in the shade "002 Beige". 

El Paint Pot Painterly de Mac es una excelente base para las sombras, pero también es un color excelente para utilizar en los párpados para cubrir cualquier descoloración o venas. 

Para cubrir mis ojeras, empecé utilizando un corrector con tonos naranjas para neutralizar los tonos azules de éstas - Benefit Erase Paste en el color "02 Medium" - seguido por Diorskin Nude Perfecting Hydrating Concealer en el tono "002 Beige". 

Ya explique la diferencia entre "corrector" y "concealer" aquí. 

To seal everything in place, and get rid of unwanted shine, I used my Dior Capture Totale Loose Powder in 001 Bright Light.

Para sellar todo y quitar brillo donde no lo quería, utilicé polvo suelto - Dior Capture Totale Loose Powder en el tono "001 Bright Light". 

Eyes/Ojos

I started off using Stila's Kajal Eyeliner in the shade "Onyx" all over my top waterline only.

I then curled my lashes with a Revlon eyelash curler. 

I applied two coats of Hypnose Drama mascara by Lancome.

I filled my brows using Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in the shade "Dark Brown". 

Empecé utilizando el delineador Kajal se Stila en el color "Onyx" solamente en la linea de agua superior. 

Usé un rizador de pestañas de Revlon, y como rimel utilicé Hypnose Drama de Lancome. 

Rellené mis cejas con Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo en el tono "Dark Brown".

Lips/Labios

I went for a light rose shade, simiar to my lip's natural color - Bourjois in the shade "08 Rose Délicat".

Elegí este labial de Bourjois en el tono "08 Rose Délicat" porque es un rosa suave similar al color natural de mis labios. 

The final look?

El resultado final?

Face of the Day (16.01.13)

Hello everyone!

I hope you're all doing well. Today's Face of the Day features blue, green and yellow shadows. Very vibrant!

If you're interested in how I achieved this look and which products I used, continue reading!

Hola a todos!

Espero que estén bien. El Face of the Day del día de hoy contiene tonos azules, verdes y amarillos. Muy vibrante!

Si estas interesada/o en saber cómo logré este look y que productos utilicé, continua leyendo!