Weekend Pop of Color

If you read yesterday's post, you know I've been pulling out my bright colors lately. I've been really inspired lately which I tend to reflect on the makeup I wear. 

I did my makeup while listening to one of my current favorite songs: Titanium (cover) by the band The Piano Guys which I discovered about a week ago. I've always wished I knew how to play the cello, violin or piano, so I fell in love with these guys. Enjoy the music video and read more to find out which products I used to achieve this colorful look!

Friday Night Makeup

I wanted to go for a pop of green today, so I used my trusty Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box paired with some Sephora Waterproof Jumbo Liners. If you're interested in my review of the liners, click here. 

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!

Foundation Series: Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer

I'll say it right away. This is hands down my favorite foundation. I call this my little pot of gold. Continue reading, you're gonna wanna!

Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying Oil-Free Review

Hello gorgeous!

If you have combination to oily to very oily skin, you'll love this foundation. Why? Hourglass Immaculate is literally a liquid to powder foundation. If you're interested in it, continue reading!

Face of the Day (16.05.13): Teal and Gold

Hey gorgeous! 

I've been waking up pretty early these days, so I have been experimenting with makeup before going to school. Today I created a look inspired by lots of pictures I have seen on Instagram lately. Basically, you pick two colors-- one added on the inner and outer corner, and the second color should pop on the center. I chose to work with teal and gold. If you're interested in finding out how I achieved this look and which products I used, please continue reading.

Face of the Day (26.04.13)

I am still in awe over the quality of the Wet N Wild eyeshadows. For $4, you get eight, yes, eight ultra pigmented eyeshadows. Today I used the left column in palette called "Comfort Zone" .

EYES

1. Urban Decay Primer Potion

2. Wet N Wild "Comfort Zone" Palette

3. Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner shade "Deep Black"

4. L'oreal Voluminous Original Mascara shade "Black"

5. Clinique Super Fine Liner for Brows shade "Soft Brown"

6. Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Kohl Pencil shade "Nude"

FACE

1. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

2. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Compact Foundation shade 30 Beige

3. Estee Lauder Stay In Place Concealer shade Warm Light Medium

4. Benefit Hoola Bronzer

5. Nars Orgasm Blush

6. Nars Orgasm Illuminator

7. Make Up For Ever HD Powder

LIPS

1. Nars "New Lover" Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil

April Favorites

Products Mentioned
- Illamasqua Cream Blusher shade Brazen
- Dior Creme De Rose
- Urban Decay Naked Palette
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick shade Beso
- Pureology Serious Colour Hair Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner
- Desert Essence Coconut Soft Curls Hair Cream
- Kate Somerville Eradikate
- Lush Mint Julips
- Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil
- Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough
- Deep Steep Rosemary Mint Dry Oil
- Aura Cacia Peppermint Harvest Refreshing Aromatherapy Mist

MAC Ablaze Matte Lipstick Limited Edition Review + FOTD

Hola!

Not much to say of this lipstick other than...GO GET IT! It is beautiful!

I have a picture of a swatch compared to other lipsticks and I wore it on my lips today to show it to you.

It has a matte finish, yet it feels creamy. Much creamier than both the Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick and the Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick.

Interested? Keep reading!

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.

Easy, Simple Romantic Look

I was asked to do a "romantic look" and when I think "romantic", I think: a better you. 

If you're going on a date, you don't want to be wearing too much, otherwise, it will be obvious that you're trying too hard. 

Keep it natural and keep it simple. Focus on the areas on your face you like the most. Your eyes? Lips? Cheekbones? Whichever the area is, let it be the main focus. 

If you're interested in seeing what I came up with, continue reading!

Face of the Day (20.03.13)

Hi everyone!

Today's Face of the Day features elongated eyes with brown tones on the lids and some light gold glitter. 

Continue reading to find out which products I used!

Sweat-Proof Makeup

I typed that title and then I was like ugh.. eek...gross.. why throw in sweat in there? Here's the thing, I'm about to go to a little cousin's birthday party/pool party and it is currently:

Thank you, Wunderground.com. Yes, it's that hot here. We have no seasons in Maracaibo. It is simply, always ridiculous hot. Although I dislike the snow... so.

I'm not getting in the water by the way, I'm just attending. I would not wear any makeup if I was getting in the water. I don't understand why some people do that. 

Anyway! Onto what this post is really about. I want to show you which products I used to guarantee my makeup is not smudging/moving/caking.

I suggest you use as little makeup as possible. Just use it where you really need it. Luckily my skin is pretty clear right now, so I skipped foundation and just applied some concealer where I needed it (undereye, redness around my face).

1. Sunscreen: the most important product of all. I used a two-in-one for this. A moisturizer with SPF. My Vichy Aqualia Thermal Moisturizer which I've reviewed here.

2. Mac Studio Finish Concealer SPF35 in NC30: I picked this because it's not only great for covering my under-eye discoloration, but it's also water resistant and it has SPF.

3. Benefit Boiing Concealer: I dabbed this anywhere else on my face where I needed a bit of coverage. I like it because it's a cream-to-powder formula. 

4. Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush shade blissful: it lasts a long time. Great for people with oily skin, or people that are going to be out in the sun. 

5. Make Up For Ever HD Powder: to set everything in place and get rid of shine.

6. Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Powder shade 15 Taupe: a beautiful wash of color. I've swatched it here. 

I took a quick pic to show you how it looks on the lids:

7. Rimmel London Lash Lycra Extender Mascara: not a fan of it, meh. Just grabbed it because I didn't want anything too special.

8. Mac eyeshadow shade Blanc Type: I applied this below my brows.

9. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo Shade Brunette: doesn't smudge! And it's a powder.

10. Urban Decay De Slick Setting Spray: a setting spray for combination/oily skin that reduces shine and makes makeup last longer. 

11. Dior Creme De Rose Lip Balm: I forgot to include this in the picture, but I like it because it's very moisturizing and creamy and it has SPF10. 

Time to go! I hope this was helpful x

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!

Face of the Day (02.03.13)

Happy Saturday everyone!

Earlier today, I posted a couple of pictures on Instagram showing the eyeshadows I used for today and today's Eye of the Day. 

From left to right: Mac Sunny Spot, Lucky Green, Espresso

Sunny Spot blended along the crease, Espresso blended on the outer crease, Lucky Green pressed on the eyelid.

Onto the whole look now!

Face

Primer: Benefit Porefessional

Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation shade 56 Light Bronze

Concealer: Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer shade 53 Dark Radiance 

Contouring: Mac Pro Sculpting Cream shade Richly Honed 

Blush: Illamasqua Cream Blush shade Brazen

Eyes

Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion

Eyeshadows: Mac Sunny Spot, Lucky Green and Espresso

Eyeliner: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Gel Eye Liner shade Onyx

Mascara: Rimmel London Lycra Lash Extender

Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder shade Dark Brown

Lips

Buxom Lip Tarnish shade Busted

Face of the Day (14.01.13)

Hi!

Today's face of the day features an easy brown smokey eye for the day. I hope you like it!

Product List

Eyes

1. Urban Decay Primer

2. Bourjois Smoky Eyes Eyeshadow Trio in 03 mordore chic

3. Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack

4. L'oreal Extra-Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner in Brown

5. Bourjois Voluminizer Ultra Black Mascara

6. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder in Dark Brown

Face

1. Dior Hydralife BB Cream

2. Laura Mercier Secret Concealer shade 3

3. Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Splendor

4. Benefit Girl Meets Pearl

Lips

Dior Addict Lipstick shade 578

The Results

Have a great lazy Sunday! Thanks for reading. xoxo

PS: Two of my IG/blogger friends are having international giveaways. You should check out their blogs regardless - they're excellent.

Gorkem: http://gorkemkarman.blogspot.com/2013/01/nars-laguna-giveaway-nars-laguna.html

and

http://gorkemkarman.blogspot.com/2013/02/real-techniques-cekilisi-giveaway.html

Anne: http://mesbistouilles.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentines-day-giveaway-open.html

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.

Easy, Smokey-Eyes for the Day

Hi beauties!

Today's Face of the Day is a wearable smokey-eye. An easy one and a great one to try if you have the Naked Palette. I hope you like it!

Continue reading!