Brow Gels Guide & Comparison

So as you might have seen from other posts, I like to take care of my eyebrows. I don't know why but I like them to stay in place all day so I've been using brow gel for many many years now. My brows have been from very thin to thick and natural but I've always used a gel to keep them groomed.

I've tried a lot of them and I wanted to make a small guide and comparison to help you choose which one will be the best option for you the next time you go to a beauty counter! The list goes in descending order from my top favorite to the least one.

1. Brow Gel by Nars 

My favorite, yet the most expensive one :( I really like this one, it has a strong hold, keeps my eyebrows in place all day long and dries to a natural finish. It doesn't leave a sticky feeling even though if you touch your brows you can fell it's there. It has a small sized classic groupillon and is super easy to shape your brows with it. There's also three different colors available, apart from the clear gel, which help to define a bit more the brows. The only downside of this product is that you have to wipe the wand off to avoid getting too much gel on the brows.

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2. Speed Brow by Benefit 

After Nars this is my second favorite. It also makes my brows stay in place all day and its small brush makes the application really easy. This one doesn't have the "too much product on the brush" problem but (an here comes the reason why it's not my favorite) it finish up really soon. Seriously sometimes I think some bushy brows fairy comes at night and uses it while I sleep! And since it's so expensive, I don't like to repurchase this so often and splurge so much money on a brow gel almost every month. That's why I have tried so many different ones. Still I totally recommend it if you don't mind to repurchase it often. Also is the perfect size to carry it in your bag and the packaging is the cutest one of the seven gels (as always happens with Benefit's products).

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3. Lash & Brow Gel Mascara by Essence 

This is the cheapest option of the bunch. Is an ok product, not my favorite but good enough for its price. It has a classic groupillon that can be used on brows or eyelashes. It doesn't curve my lashes and since it doesn't have color I just use it for my brows. You should be careful since there's a lot of product on the brush and you may end up with gel all around the brows area. It's not a super strong hold but it has a natural (not shiny) finish that you might like if you just need a little help to groom your brows and set any other product you may have used on them like a pencil or powder. This one is my favorite low cost gel.

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4. Brow Drama Mascara (clear gel) by Maybelline

I've tried their color version twice on the shop and ended up buying the clear option since I already have bushy brows, but it turned out to be a bad decision. While the colored version did fix my brows, the clear gel is not strong enough (at least for my taste) and it doesn't hold my brows in place for more than two hours. After that time I can no longer feel the product on the small hairs. If you want to try this one I advise you to choose the color that matches your hair since it will give you the illusion of bolder brows and will help you to keep them in place.

Miracle Skin Perfector Roll - On BB Cream by Garnier // Review & Comparison

Today I bring you a different kind of review. This one is a comparison between two same products, the old versus the new version of the Miracle Skin Perfector Roll - On BB Cream by Garnier (yes, that's quite a long name!)

It has been one of my go to products for some years now and the original one, the one on the right side, lasted so so long that I'm even ashamed to admit for how many years (there was no way to finish it! I promise) it has been on my makeup stash.

So when I finally decided to upgrade it to the new version and toss the old one, I was quite disappointed to find that the new one was quite different. Specially I was surprised by the color change since I'm really pale and the new version is darker than its predecessor.

So after seeing some differences more I thought that this review might be helpful to those of you who might still be using the old version and want to grab the new one.

Color: As pictured, on the right side you can see version 2.0, darker and with a pinker hue. On the left, version 1.0, lighter and more on the yellow side.

Roll-On: The new roll on is smaller, I suppose this is to make it more precise but the older version had enough precision. Also I have seen that this new roll-on makes the product to come out even when the cap is closed so everytime I open it there's product everywhere.

Consistency: Not much difference in this section but I would say that the newer version is more liquid while the older one was a bit thicker.

Durability: The new one doesn't last on me more than two to three hours... I don't know why but the original one lasted waaaay more on my skin. This is the biggest no-no for me of this upgraded product.

Definitely I preferred the old version better so now I am looking for a new go-to concealer that doesn't involve the use of brushes. Any suggestions? Which one do you use?

Nude Lips - How To // Tutorial - Labios Nude

I haven't made a specific lip post in a while and yesterday I decided to make a new one. This time, instead of using bold colors I created a nude lip inspired by Kylie Jenner and the 90's. If you want to know how to get these lips and the products I've used, just keep reading!

1. First, line your lips with the Lip Pencil in Soar by M·A·C. To create a "fuller lips" effect you can slighly overdraw your lips and make a rounded cupid's bow. 

2. With the same lip pencil fill 2/3 of the lips, leaving the inner part untouched. Then apply the lipstick in the color Twig by M·A·C. 

3. To add more dimension to the look I dabbed a lighter nude lipstick in the center of the lips. I used Honolulu Honey's Lipstick by NARS but you can even use some concealer to get the same effect. 

4. To finish the look, add a high shine lipgloss just on the center of the lips. I applied Dior Addict Lip Maximizer which doesn't leave any sticky feeling and it's supposed to plump your lips and give them even more volume! 

Just follow these four easy steps and you're done! I really like to wear this lip combo when I'm wearing bolder eye looks. I hope you like it as much as I do. Kisses!

PS. Tomorrow I'll answer all the comments since these past weeks I almost haven't had time to do anything. I don't want you to think that I've forgotten you!

Powder Blush in Mauve by NYX // Full Review & Swatches

Since NYX has been discontinued from many many stores in Spain, I grabbed this blush with a 50% off (it usually costs 5$). I wanted something subtle and natural and this color seemed to have both characteristics. 

As you can see on the pictures is a muted pink with a matte finish, which is perfect when you don't want an extra touch of shine on your face. It's not highly pigmented so you have to modulate its color by applying more than one layer. To get the color on my hand I applied exactly 3 layers.

I've made a swatch with two other blushes, Orgasm by Nars and Coralista by Benefit, so you can see how matte this color is and how natural it looks next to two coral colors. 

It has a soft texture and is easy to blend on the skin, that makes it really easy to apply without going overboard. I think is a great shade for very fair to medium skin tones, it will help you to achieve a healthy natural look, perfect for an everyday makeup. 

It stays on me around seven hours (with foundation underneath) which is a great amount of time. The package isn't luxurious at all but is nice for its cost. Still I think that if you drop it it will break so you better be careful with it. 

Well that was all about the Powder Blush in Mauve by NYX! Do you have any blush from this brand? Have you tried this color or something similar? Which is your go to blush shade? Kisses!

Cut Crease Makeup Look

If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw this look yesterday. It's my first attempt ever on a cut crease makeup look and even though I know that I have to improve a lot, I was quite happy with how it turned out.

I was browsing through Pinterest and saw some looks made with this technique si I decided to give it a try, but it turned out to be harder than expected. Next time I'll make the flick on the end a bit higher to open up the eyes more. Anyway, here are the products I used to get this look:

EYES

Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk by NYX

Tamanna Palette (shadows Fresh, Chocolate and Noir) by Anastasia Beverly Hills

Superliner Blockbuster by L'Oréal

Mascara Push Up Volume Glamour by Bourjois

Eyebrow Pencil in 2 by Yves Saint Laurent

LIPS

Color Bomb in Eastwood Red by Too Faced

FACE

BB Cream in Light by Garnier

Powder Blush in Mauve by NYX

Amazing Concealer in Fair by Amazing Cosmetics

PS. As always, click on the product's name if you want to buy it.

I hope you like the look! I'll try to make a full tutorial when I'm more confident with this technique. I hope you all have a lovely Sunday! Kisses 

Studio Fix Foundation by M·A·C // Full Review

The last time I visited a M·A·C counter, I received a small sample of their Studio Fix Foundation that I was willing to try. They gave me the shade NC20 which was an almost perfect match.

It's a liquid foundation but with some consistency so it's easy to apply with a brush like the Stippling brush from Real Techniques. It has a medium to almost full coverage, if you build up the product you will cover practically any pimple or dark circles you have. Still if you want to fully cover any imperfection you may need an extra touch of concealer. 

It has a matte finish that looks beautiful on pictures but if you have some dry patches it may enhace them. If you have normal to combination skin it will look great on you. It doesn't look cakey if you apply thin layers and after some hours it sill looks great with no shine or oxidization around.

Its costs 30,50 € which is an ok price for this foundation. Not extremely expensive yet not too cheap which is the cost I expect from M·A·C  products. I did like it, but I had the feeling that it was a bit drying for my skin and enhaced some skin imperfection. I'll try another foundations from M·A·C before I pick one to see if there are any other formulas that adapt best to my skin.

PROS

- Great coverage without feeling a mask on your skin.

- A wide range of colors available.

- Easy to apply, you don't need too much product to cover your entire face.

- Its lasts for more than 8 hours without moving.

- Photographs beautifully.

CONS

- A bit drying.

- It enhances skin texture imperfections.

New In! Brow Satin by Maybelline - Review // Reseña

This is the last week to enter my GIVEAWAY! Click here to participate! // Ésta es la última semana para participar en el SORTEO! Haz click aquí para entrar!

Recently Maybelline released a new brow product, the Brow Satin. Is a double ended plastic pencil which has 2 products in 1, a liner and an eyeshadow. The wax liner is very skinny, perfect to fill in gaps and define the shape of your brows a little more. The shadow comes out of an sponge, it gives a soft and natural look to the brow and also sets the pencil. 

It comes in four different colors: dark blonde, medium brown, dark brown and mahogany red. I picked up dark brown and it matches my hair perfectly. The formula is water resistant from what I've tried, I wouldn't say that is waterproof but I can assure you that your brows won't melt under the rain!

It's really easy to use, if you turn it, the pencil comes out and you can easily draw small hairs. The sponge fills itself with more eyeshadow everytime you push it in. I have some doubts with this auto-filling design, I'm not sure how long it will last before it dries out. I'll have to figure it out with time...

It's not super pigmented (as you can see on the pictures) but I think it gives a really natural look to the brows, so if you're looking for a product that helps you to define them without going overboard, this one is for you. If you like really strong and defined brows you should check any other option, like the Dipbrow Pomade from Anastasia Beverly Hills (you can read my review of it here). I also think that is a nice product to take it with you on the bag or to travel without needing much more products, just a gel to fix the brows.

It costs around 8 € which I think is a fair price for the product. I just hope that the eyeshadow would last and it wouldn't get dry too soon. Have you tried this product? Do you fill your brows daily? Kisses!

Jumbo Eye Pencil by NYX // Review & Swatches // Iced Mocha, Lime, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese & Dark Brown

Recently I bought 5 new color of the Jumbo Eye Pencils by NYX. I already owned the color Milk (a matte white that I used as an eyeshadow base) that I really like, so when I found out that there was a 50% off on the brand I grabbed this five colors to create some looks. 

But as good as is sounds, I was quite disappointed with some of the shades I bought, as you will see in the next pictures. The colors are all beautiful but some of the shades doesn't last too much on the eye, even with eyeshadow base! I'm going to talk about each shade separately so you can see which didn't work out as expected.

From left to right: Lime, Iced Mocha, Dark Brown, Yogurt & Cottage Cheese.

1. Cottage Cheese (608) - A pearl white, perfect to add a touch of light on the inner corner of the eyes or smudge it under the browbone. I got no problems with this one since I haven't used it on the lid, just to highlight,

2. Yogurt (611) - An iridescent soft pink. As Cottage Cheese, I think this is a beautiful shade to add a touch of light on the inner corner for smokey eyes. I've used it for my Monte Carlo red lips look (here). I didn't have any problems with this shade but again I haven't used it on the lid as the others.

3. Dark Brown (602) - This is were the problems begin! This is a matte dark chocolate brown shade. It looks wonderful when you just applied it but in less than two hours it already creased on me (and I don't have oily lids, I promise!). I gave this shade a second chance and used it with Nars' eyeshadow base and I got almost the same results, a bit less of creasing, but still a lot. Second problem, in less than six hours it was almost completely gone... and in eight it had disappeared. So I wouldn't recommend you to get this shade.

4. Lime (613) - The most problematic shade of the bunch! I was so disappointed with this one! It's a beautiful golden green that looks really beautiful when you apply it but in less than an hour it already creased and in six hours it was totally gone. Too bad because it was my favorite color of the five.


5. Iced Mocha (617) - This wasn't as bad as Dark Brown or Lime but still creased a bit and disappeared after eight hours of wear. This is a soft golden brown with a lot of shine.


SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROBLEM: If you already bought them as me and you don't know what to use them for or how to stop them from disappearing of your lid, these are my recommendations:

1. Always use an eyeshadow base, Nars or Essence (low cost) have both great eyeshadows base. They help a bit with the creasing problem.

2. Use them over another crem eyeshadow that works for you. I personally use the Tattoo eyeshadows from Maybelline.

3. Apply powder eyeshadows over them to fix them and enhance their colors.

4. Use them only as highlighters in the inner corners or under the browbones, or to add some depth to your eye look on the outer corners. I would recommend to soften the edges with a brush. I don't know why but it kind of work out for me and made them stay longer.


I was so disappointed with these shades... After having used the Milk shade for many many looks I was really hoping to love these ones as well but as you can see my haul turned out completely wrong. The good thing is that I only spent half the money they usually cost. Mayeb these work for other people but definitely these are not for me.

I hope the review is useful for you and if you have any recommendations on how to solve this problem, please tell me in the comments! Kisses and have a lovely weekend!

PS. To sharpen these kind of pencils I use the sharpener from Essence, it only costs around 1,8 €!

Red Lips - Look 1: Monte Carlo by NYX

Here it comes the first look from my red lipsticks collection! I've used the color Monte Carlo from NYX. I hope you like it!

1. I started by applying Dior's Star Foundation (review here) in 030 Medium Beige with the Oval 6 brush by M·A·C all over my face and my eyes to get an even color. Since it was a sample, it was a bit darker than my skintone so I have to appy it also all over my neck to match my face.

2. I wanted to create a soft smokey eye in brown shades so I applied first the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Iced Mocha (617) by NYX all over the lid. I smudge it with my own fingers to diffuse the edges.

3. Then I added depth to the eye by applying the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Dark Brown (602) by NYX on the outer corner. I used the pencils 217 by M·A·C and Eyes 213 by KIKO to blend it completely.

4. I gave some light to the eye makeup by using the Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt (611) by NYX in the inner corner of the eyes and blend it a tiny bit with my fingers.

5. I wanted to add a pop of color without going overboard so I applied the Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner in Designer Purple by M·A·C under the lower lash line. It has a bit of glitter so you must be careful and don't put it in the waterline because it might irritate your eyes.

6. Then I lined my eyes and created a long flick at the end with the Stylo Yeux Waterproof in Noir Intense (88) by Chanel. I also used it on the waterline and blended it a bit with the purple liner.

7. This is where the fun begins...fake lashes! Seriously, I had to take them off and put them on again around five times until I got them "right". I have to practice a lot to master the fake lashes application. I used the 031 Naturals by Eylure, they are pre-glued so they are even easier to apply since you don't need to use glue, but still was hard for me.

8. After the eyes I finished off the face with the usual concealer and brows routine (you can read it here) and then added bronzer all over. I applied Sun Glow in Deep Bronze (002) by Catrice with the Face 102 by KIKO. Then I added a bit of blush, using Accord Perfect Blush in Vrai Rose (115) by L'Oréal and the Angled Brush 50 by Sephora.

9. Time to finish the look with some red lips! As the post's title says, I used the Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo (SMLC10) by NYX. I applied it using its own wand.

And that's the finished look, I hope you like it! I know I used a lot of Jumbo Pencils but I bought them recently (there was a 50% off on NYX)  and I wanted to use them because I'm going to do a review soon. I'll work a bit more with these lashes and the other ones I bought and do a review on them too.

It's a strong look, this is something I would wear to go out, not on a daily basis. I will do a more natual look with another red lipstick to show you how I wear them to work. I hope you've enjoyed the tutorial. If you have any doubts or any specific look with red lips you would like to see please tell me in the comments. By the way, at the end of the post there's a big picture with all the steps together so you can download and keep it or Pin It! To check it out whenever you want. Kisses!

PS. Click on the names of the products to buy them!

Dior Star Teint Studio Foundation - Review // Reseña

I got a sample of Dior Star Teint Studio foundation in a magazine some months ago and finally I tried it last Saturday. And now here it goes my review, with my opinion, pros and cons!

 

Opinion: I got the color 030 Medium Beige which was a bit darker for my skin but I applied it on the neck to avoid a "mask" effect. It's a fluid foundation so I used a brush to spread it all over my face, exactly the Oval 6 by M·A·C. You don't need that much product to cover your face, it has medium coverage so I have to reapply a bit more around my nose where I have some redness. It's very light so I don't feel like I'm wearing too much product over my face.

 

It has a natural finish, not too dewy but not completely matte. It lasted 8 hours on me but I think it's able to last even longer (I had to go to sleep so I had to take it off!). It doesn't oxidize or look cakey even if you apply more than one layer. The only thing I didn't liked that much is that it emphasized a bit the texture of my skin (right now I'm having some problems and I have a bumpy texture on my nose area).

 

I really liked it but still I don't know if I would pay 50$ for a full size bottle. I think I still prefer other ones that I still have open but probably I will check it out again in the future if I'm in need of a new foundation and when my skin is back on track again.

 

Pros:

 

- It's lightweight and doesn't cake.

 

- Lasts for more than 8 hours.

 

- Natural finish, not shiny or matte.

 

- Beautiful packaging.

 

Cons:

 

- It's an expensive foundation.

 

- Emphasizes my skin texture.

 

- Not a big range of colors.

 

- If you are looking for a full coverage this one is not for you.

My skin before and after using Dior Star Teint Studio

My Red Lipsticks Collection // Mi Colección de Labiales Rojos

These are all the red lipsticks I own. As you can see the range goes from a bright orange-y red to a deep oxblood. I'm starting a new series where I will make a different look wearing each of these lipsticks so you can see different types of makeups with red lips. But first let's talk about the shades!

1. Rouge Dior in Rouge Flamboyant (638) by Dior: This is the brightest one and has an orange undertone. It's a bit sheer so you have to apply two to three layers of it to be completely opaque on the lips. Is really hydrating and feels really smooth on the lips. It lasts around 6 to 7 hours on the lips without moving, even after drinking or eating.

2. Rouge Coco in Cambon (31) by Chanel: This was the first red lipstick I ever bought and I still love it. It gravitates towards the pink hues, like a cherry red. As the Rouge Dior, it has a moisturizing formula and you nedd two to three layer to cover completely the lips. It lasts 6 to 7 hours but I recommend using it with a lipliner otherwise it tends to feather a bit.

3. Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo by NYX: The latest one to enter into my stash. After trying other soft matte lip creams I fell in love with the formula and applicator and I couldn't resist to grab two more colors. This was one of them, a deep crimson red that has a velvet finish. It covers the lip with just one swipe and lasts around 4 hours, but is so easy to reapply that I don't mind doing it.

4. Retro Matte Lipstick in RiRi Woo by M·A·C: A limited edition lisptick from the first Rihanna's collaboration with M·A·C. I was so lucky to get it, it was sold out everywhere! Its a completely matte lipstick, in a deep red color with cool undertones. It's similar to Ruby Woo but I prefer the cool undertones of this one better. It's a bit drying so you have to use balm underneath to keep your lips perfect through the day. It lasts around six to eight hours so it's the perfect red to go out. I always get asked about it when I wear it and probably this is my favorite of the bunch with Chanel's Cambon.

5. Color Sensational in Lady Red (527) by Maybelline: I was living abroad and I didn't have any red lipsticks with me but I didn't want to spend a fortune so I went to the Maybelline stand and I checked out the reds. I love their neon colors so I thought that the quality of their red lipstick was going to be as good and I was completely right. They're super pigmented and soft. They have an hydrating formula and a beautiful sheen finish. The first one I got was Lady Red, a medium deep red with cool undertones, what I would call a classic red.

6. Color Sensational in Pleasure Me Red (547) by Maybelline: Days after trying Lady Red, I went back to the counter and got a second lipstick, Pleasure Me Red. This one is darker and deeper, I would decribe it as a blood red. With both of them I get around 6 hours of wear.

7. Matte Lipstick in Russian Red by M·A·C: One of the most famous reds by M·A·C with the Ruby Woo. It's an intense lipstick with a rich deep color with blue undertones. With one swipe it completely covers your lips. It has a matte finish but is not as drying as RiRi Woo. Even though I love the color, the problem with this texture is that you need a perfect skin on your lips because otherwise it emphasizes any crack or flake you might have. It lasts 6 to 8 hours without fading.

Nail Lacquer in Honey by Dolce & Gabbana - Review // Reseña

I got this nail polish as a gift this last Christmas and I haven't done a review yet! I had been looking for a nude nail lacquer for a long time and I hadn't found one I truly loved till I came across this beautiful shade from D&G. I have liked previous colors but Honey stole my heart . It has the right amount of pink, is super creamy and covers the nails with just two coats. With other shades I had to apply three or four coats to get an even color on the nail and seriously I hate to wait such a loooong time for them to dry.

It lasted on my nails 5 days, no chipping and minor tip wear which is really good since I'm all day working on my computer and tipping on my keyboard. I added a top coat (Good to go! by Essie) which is the one that I always use and helps me to keep my nail polishes intact for a few more days.

The only problem with this nail polish is its cost... 23€ is quite a high price for a nail polish. Still is a high end brand with an extra beautiful packaging and the formula is outstanding so if you splurge on it at least you're getting a good product (something that not always happens).

And that's all about Honey! Do you like this shade? Do you wear nude nails? Whis is your favorite nude nail polish? Please tell me in the comments, I would love to know your recommendations! xx

PS. Here you'll find more info about this nail polish formula and range of colors!

Step 1 Skin Equalizer: Smoothing Primer nº2 by Make Up Forever - Review // Reseña

I love when I got a mail from Sephora and I find inside a small sample! If I'm having a bad day it changes it a bit! I know, I know, It's really easy to make me happy :)

 

Today arrived to my email the new base by Make Up Forever. They have released eight different (at least in Spain), which I'll talk about later. But first I will talk about the one I got that's called Smoothing Primer nº2. It's supposed to minimize the look of pores, wrinkles and fine lines. It also helps to keep the makeup flawless all day long. The full size costs around 36$ so before buying the it, is great to be able to try them on, since there are so many different formulations.

 

Does it work? As you can see on the pictures it diminishes a bit the aspect of the pores. I've added a point of reference so it helps you to spot the difference. It makes easier to apply the makeup and it made it last all night long. Still I'm not sure if I would pay the 36$ since I didn't quite feel a lot of improvement on my skin. Even it has some color it goes completely invisible on the skin and leaves it with a silicone feeling. I don't have really big pores so maybe that's why I don't see a big difference. Maybe on other skins it works better but right now I don't think I'll buy the full size product, first I want to try other bases and compare them.

 

These are the other available formulas:

Texture
Mattifying Primer: reduces shine.
Smoothing Primer: evens the skin's texture.
Hydrating Primer: restores skin's balance.
Nourishing Primer: moisturizes and comforts.
Redness Correcting: Primer neutralizes.

Tone
Radiant Primer Pink: adds radiance to light to medium skin.
Radiant Primer Yellow: adds radiance to light to medium skin.
Radiant Primer Peach: adds radiance to medium to tan skin.

New! Crystal Eyeliner by KIKO - Review + 204 Eyes Brush // Reseña

 

So the other day I went pass KIKO and I went in to see the new collections. I haven't been there for a long time and I was surprised by the new eyeliners from the collection "Generation Next" called Crystal Eyeliners and their great quality. So I ended up picking number 03 Reflect Burgundy (click on the name to get it!) To me it looks like a deep chocolate brown with a soft metallic finish. It's super pigmented and lasts for more than eight hours on my upper lash line, no retouches needed! To me that was impressive, once you put it, there's no way to take it off unless you use a makeup remover. It glides on perfectly and it comes with a small sharpener on the backside so you can sharpen the point easily without needing an extra sharpener for it.

 

 

There are six colors available, the other ones were brighter and shinier and I was looking something for an everyday look and this color was the perfect choice but I recommend you to check out the others. I wish they had it in black because I would buy it right now! It only costs 6,90 € which seems really affordable to me since the ones I usually use from Chanel are 25 €, so in comparison you're getting the same product at a really lower price.

 

Sorry for the blurred picture! // ¡Siento que la foto haya salido un poco borrosa!

 

Apart from the eyeliner, I picked up the 204 Eyes Brush since I lost mi eyeliner brush from M·A·C. I can't find it anywhere and I didn't want to spend all that money again on the same brush. It had a 30% off so I ended up paying another 6,90 € for it which is a reasonable price. It has synthethic bristles whcih are soft but also stiff which makes this brush perfect to smudge the eyeliner and also draw eyebrows. It has no shedding and comes with a protective cap. Overall I'm pretty happy with it!

 

 

I also bought two pairs of falsies from Eylure in another shop but I will talk about them in other post soon. I have to try them on and see how they fit and all that to make a good review :) I hope you liked my new purchases! Have you tried any of them? Kisses!

Top 5 Looks for Valentine's Day // Top 5 Looks para San Valentín

As you all know, this Saturday is Valentine's Day so in honor of that special date I decided to compile my 5 favorite makeup tutorials for Valentine's. Even if you don't have a special someone to spend that day with, you should follow one of these tutorials, put on a nice dress, wear a pair of killer heels and go out with your friends & enjoy the night!

 

PS: I've chosen three in English and two in Spanish so all of you, no matter where you are from, can understand them :) Kisses!

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Como todas sabéis este sábado es San Valentín, así que en honor de dicha fecha he recopilado mis 5 tutoriales de maquillaje favoritos para ese día. Incluso si no tenéis a una persona especial con la que celebrarlo, deberíais seguir uno de estos tutoriales, poneros un vestido bonito, un buen par de tacones y ¡salir con las amigas a disfrutar de la noche!

 

PD: He elegido tres en inglés y tres en castellano así todas vosotras, sin importar de donde, los podéis entender :) Un besito!

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Romantic Matte Smokey Eye by Carli Bybel

 

Soft & Pretty by Lauren Curtis

 

Drugstore Valentines Makeup by Zoella

 

Maquillaje Sexy by Esbatt (Spanish)

 

Maquillaje Primera Cita by Aishawari (Spanish)

 

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Milan & Antwerp - Review // Reseña

 

Yay, weekend is almost here! Today I bring you a review of two lip products by NYX, the Soft matte lip cream in Milan & Antwerp. This week I read in Daphne's Cupcakes Instagram that NYX will no longer sell its products in Spain so I went to the drugstore to see which products were still available and pick these. I had seen lovely swatches online of these lip creams for some time and I was really curious about this formula and I must say that I really liked it.

 

I think it's super easy to apply, I didn't expected this at all with the doe foot applicator but seriously it glides over the skin smoothly. As you can see on the pictures I was able to draw my  lips without using a lipliner. Its a liquid lipstick that dries completely matte, so if you have skin flakes on your skin this makes them really visible. So I recommend before using it to apply a lip exfoliant to get an even base. These were the two colors I got:

 

Antwerp: On my hand it looked like a muted coral/ peach but when I applied it on my lips was more like a soft orange. Even though I liked the color the problem was that it dried a bit unevenly and it left some marks over my lips (as you can see in the picture). It wasn't as thick as Milan and that's why I think the application wasn't even. Still if you have patience you can retouch it and the finish will be smooth and nice.

 

Milan: My favorite of the two. A cold pink that I though it was going to be more neon but it ends up being more discreet and I love it. I find it quite special for being a pink color and I've been wearing it everyday since I bought it.

 

I've seen different cost for these lipsticks depending on the shop where you buy it, in Druni (where I got mine) they were 5,75€/each, to me they seem really affordable. They last on me around 4 hours and then they fade slowly so you won't have any patches on your lips (sometimes a problem with matte lip products). I know that there are lip products that last longer but I don't mind to reapply these ones since I love the applicator and how smooth they feel.

 

Have you tried this matte creams? Do you recommend me any other color? Which product do you like from NYX? Kisses!

  

Soft Matte Lip Cream by NYX 

 

 Soft Matte Lip Cream by NYX // Antwerp

 Soft Matte Lip Cream by NYX // Milan

 

 Soft Matte Lip Cream by NYX // Applicator Detail

 

How To: Emma Stone Golden Globes 2015 Look // Part II: Face & Lips

Happy Sunday! As promised, here's the second part of the tutorial on how to get Emma Stone's look of this year Golden Globes Awards. In case you missed it, here's Part I: Eyes.

 

First, before the step by step, I prepped my face with foundation and concealer. I used Fusion Ink Foundation by Yves Saint Laurent (my tone is BD 20) and applied it with the Oval 6 Brush by M·A·C (which I love  and I'll make a review of it soon because it's a very special brush).

 

To cover my undereye circles I used the Full Coverage Concealer in Orange by NYX and over that I dabbed the Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15 by M·A·C. I also used this second concealer to cover any spot or redness on my face. I only use the orange concealer to cover my dark circles when I'm going to wear a lot of makeup, not on a daily basis.

 

This is my routine but of course you can use your own with the products that work for you! And now let's go and finish the tutorial.

 

1. To get that rosy cheeks that Emma wore, I applied the Blush in Heather Silk by Wet n Wild with the Expert Face Brush by Real Techniques. This color is super bright so be careful and apply it softly from the top to the apple of your cheeks.

 

2. Apply on your cheekbones, browbones and top of your lips a highlighter. In my case I used the Radiant Touch Creamy Stick Highlighter in 100 by Kiko. I applied it directly from the tube and blended it with my own fingers to get a natural look.

 

3 & 4. Time for the lips! Emma wore a pink lipstick, it was bright but not like a neon pink. To get a similar look, first I outlined my lips with the liner Crayon Lèvres Terrybly in 2 Rose Contour By Terry. Over that, and directly from the tube, I applied the lipstick Rouge in Love in 383N Midnight Crush by Lancôme. I think the final result looks almost the same as the color from Emma Stone. Tip: She has a big mouth so if you want to get a similar look you can make your lips appear bigger by drawing them a bit outside the lines with the lipliner.

 

Aaaaand this is the final look on me. I did on myself a quick fake curly bob and put on some dangling earrings from Zara to add a bit of glam. It's not my best photo ever but at least you can see the whole makeup (seriously that day the camera was all against me) anyway, I hope you like it! Kisses
 

How To: Emma Stone Golden Globes 2015 Look // Part I: Eyes

Finally! The look worn by Emma Stone to this year Golden Globes Awards! I've made a step by step tutorial on how to get it. I've divided it in two parts, part I for the eyes and part II for the rest of the face. Get ready for a long post full of pictures, tips and tricks that will help you achieve this beautiful makeup look. Enjoy it!

P.S: At the end of the post you can find a big picture with all the steps together, so you can Pin It or save it on your computer just in case you want a complete visual guide to recreate this at home.

1. Start by prepping your eyes with an eyeshadow base, it will make your shadows last longer and they'll stick better. I used Color Arts Eye Base by Essence. 2. After applying it directly onto the lid I made small touches to distribute it evenly and then waited for it to dry completely.

3. To have an even color on the lid and take away any redness I put Pro Longwear Concealer by M·A·C (my shade is NW15) with the concealer brush by Beter. Make sure you cover the entire area up to the brow. 4. I blended the concealer with 224 Brush by M·A·C and with the same brush I applied a nude matte eyeshadow (I used Virgin from Urban Decay Naked Palette).

5 & 6. To create the black cat eye shape, I applied the cream eyeshadow Color Tattoo in Timeless Black by Maybelline with the Shadow/Liner Brush by Benefit. I used its hard bristles to help me create the outer corner. Don't worry if it's not perfect, you can correct it later. This step will help you to create the dark base from where we start working.

7 & 8. To darken the black and define completely the cat eye shape y dabbed black matte eyeshadow all over the cream shadow. For this I used the Artist Shadow in M100 Black by Make Up Forever and the Eyes 212 Brush by Kiko (its short bristles and elongated shape are perfect to blend the eyeshadow and staying into the cat eye shape without having too much fall out).

9. One of the characteristics of this look is that on the outer corner the black shade turns into a deep glittery navy shade. I didn't have one like that so I cheated and created it by using this combo. First, with the 219 Pencil Brush by M·A·C, I applied (just on the outer corner) the blue eyeshadow Bolt from the Ultra Mattes Brights Palette from Sleek. 10. After that, to add the glitter touch, I dabbed over the blue shade the Liquid Eyeliner in 27 Silver by Inglot using the fine brush that comes with it.

 

11. Nex step is eyeliner. From the outer corner up to the middle of the lower lash line I used Stylo Yeux Waterproof in 30 Marine by Chanel. 12. Since I didn't have a white glitter liner I mixed two products again to get the same results. First I used the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk by NYX and after that, the same liquid glitter eyeliner by Inglot to draw the line up to the inner corner. Tip: If your line is wider than you wanted or if there's too much glitter fall out, don't worry, you can correct it with a cotton bud and some micellar water.

13. Add mascara on your top lashes and also on your bottom lashes. For this look I used the Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir 10 by Chanel. Tip: If you want to achieve the spidery bottom lashes of Emma Stone, stick them in groups using the tip of the mascara's wand. 14. To finish the look I draw and brushed my eyebrows and applied concealer all around the eye to correct any line that could have gone wrong and define completely the final shape.

 

Did you like the tutorial? Is there enough information? Are you missing something? Please tell me in the comments, I would love to hear your opinions! Also don't forget to come back tomorrow to see te second part of the tutorial! Kisses