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Red Lips - Look 1: Monte Carlo by NYX

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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!

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

Monday, February 23, 2015

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!

My Everyday Look // Mi Look de Diario

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Morning beauties! In this post I'll show you the eye makeup I wear the most on a daily basis. It's super easy to make so it's perfect for an everyday look when you don't want to spend too much time getting yourself ready to work. This is the step by step guide of how I create this look:

1. Apply the Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base by Nars all over the upper lid (up to the browbone) and on the inner corner of the eye. I distribute it with my own finger and then wait a bit until it dries completely.

2. With a big fluffy eyeshadow brush (213 by Kiko), I apply the microsadow in Desert by MUS again all over the eyelid so I even out my skintone and create a perfect base for the next eyeshadows.

3. Again, using my fingers, I apply on the center of the lid the Color Tattoo shadow by Maybelline, to add some shine to the eye. I make sure that it's well blended.

4. With the same fluffy brush I apply Hustle (dark brown) eyeshadow from UD's Naked palette just on the outer corner of the eye to add some depth and dimension to the look. I blend it following the crease of the eye.

5. I draw a subtle cat eye with NYX's eyeliner, just a thin line, very close to the top lashes.

6. Next, the eyebrows. I define them a bit with the pencil by L'Oréal. Not too much, just enough to make them look clean and combed.

7. With the same brow pencil I draw a small line from the outer corner up to the middle lower lash line to open up the eyes.

8. I add two coats of mascara to my lashes using Passioneyes duo by Dolce & Gabbana (It's so easy to remove at night...you only need some water!)

9. Finally with the Concealer brush by Beter I draw a triangle under my eyes with the Pro Longwear concealer by M·A·C and then I blend it with the 224 brush.

* I've added a tweezer because before doing my makeup I always check out that my brow shape is even.