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!

Red Lips - Look 2: Golden Hour (Pleasure Me Red by Maybelline)

For this second red lips look I opted for a classic golden eye combined with deep red lips, exactly the shade Pleasure Me Red by Maybelline. This is a look I would wear to a formal dinner or event and during Christmas holidays. This look has some more steps than the other one since I added a bit of contouring to add some depth to my cheeks. I hope you enjoy the step by step guide!

I started by applying foundation to even my face. I used the Studio Fix Fluid in NC20 by M·A·C and applied it with the Stippling Brush by Real Techniques. I'll do a review on this foundation later this week so stay tuned!

After that I prepped the eyes with an eyeshadow base (Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base by Nars) to make the eyeshadows last longer. And then the steps begin!

1. Apply with your own fingers the Color Tattoo eyeshadow in 75 - 24K Gold by Maybelline. This will create a golden shiny base that will last for hours.

2. With the brush PRO-62 by Burlesque go over it with the S2 Gold Gleam shadow by Shiseido. I know this shade is discontinued so you can use any other powder gold eyeshadow instead.

3. From the Tamanna Palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills (you can read my review here) take Gilded (a vintage gold) to add some depth to the crease, and apply it with the brush Eyes 212 by Kiko. The flat shape of this brush adapts to the crease and makes it easier to apply the eyeshadow on that area.

4. From the same palette take Chocolate (a deep dark brown) and go over Gilded to add even more depth to the outer crease. I used the 219 brush by M·A·C which has a pointed shape that allows you to control exactly where you put the eyeshadow. Then, blend with the brush 217 by M·A·C.

5. To even out the skintone under the browbone and create a softer crease cut, apply the Microshadow in Desert by Make Up Store (you can read the review here) with the fluffy brush 213 Eyes by Kiko.

6. Time to add some eyeliner! I used the Felt Tip Liner in Jet Black by NYX and darkened it with the Noir Eyeshadow from the Tamanna Palette (I used the 228 brush by M·A·C for this).

7. Under the lower lash line, use a brown liner to define your eyes a bit more without going overboard. For this I used the Eyebrow Pencil in 2 by YSL. Also add mascara on your top lashes, you can use whatever you want, in this look I opted for the Passioneyes Mascara by D&G.

8. This time I wanted some really natural brows so I just brushed and fixed them with the Brow Gel by Nars, but if you want to you can draw them or shape them however you want.

9. Highlight the browbone with Nylon by M·A·C. You can use any other highlight shade you own but if you haven't got one, this is a beautiful shade and I recommend you to try it the next time you visit a M·A·C counter. I used the 239 Eye Shader brush by M·A·C for this. 

10. The final step for the eyes is concealer. I used my Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20 by M·A·C and applied it under the eyes with the Concealer Brush by Beter. Then I blended everything with the Stippling Brush by Real Techniques which still had some foundation left.

11. Contour your cheeks with the Contour Kit by Anastasia Beverly Hills (read the review here). Apply the color Fawn with the PRO-39 brush by Burlesque under the cheekbone and then highlight the undereye area with the shade Banana from the same palette with the 190 brush by M·A·C. I know it's a foundation brush but it's flat surface helped me to press on the powder shade on the skin.

12. To add a pop of colour on the cheeks use the Angled Blush Brush 40 by Sephora and softly apply the Powder Blush in Mauve by NYX from the apples of your cheeks up to the highest part of your cheekbones.

13. The final steps: the lips! First draw your mouth with the Cherry Lip Pencil by M·A·C. You can fill in your lips to make your lipstick stay longer.

14. Finish the look with the Lipstick in Pleasure Me Red by Maybelline. I applied it directly from the tube ut you can use a lip brush to create sharper lines.

I hope you have enjoyed this new look from the Red Lipsticks Series and I hope you use the tutorial to recreate this makeup at home. At the end of the post you can find a big picture with all the steps together so you can save it or Pin it to use it as a reference in the future. Do you have any specific look or idea that you would like to see on the next tutorial? Please tell me in the comments! Kisses and I hope you start the week with energy!

PS: As always, click on the names of the products to buy them.

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!

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.

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

 

Fave Plum Lips Combo // Labios Ciruela: Mi Combinación Favorita

Happy Monday! I hope you're having a great kick off the week! Sorry for being absent during the weekend but I had a meeting with my friends from university and it has been impossible to check the blog out. I promise I'll answer all your comments and check out all your bloghs right away!

Today I bring you my favorite plum lips combo. I've been wearing it a lot this winter season and I think is a great lip shade for this darker months. As you can see from other posts I really like to wear bold colors on my lips but until this year I've never worn deeper shades apart from red. This lipshade isn't exactly a purplish plum but still looks like the fruit ;)

The original lipstick I wear has a matte finish but when my lips aren't in its best shape I put on my fave lipglass from M·A·C for a glossy finish that conceals my dry winter lips.

These are the products I'm wearing so you can get the same look:

 

Lipstick in Fashion Revival by M·A·C (19,50 €) (It was a limited edition, but Rebel is very similar)

Lipliner 812 Plum by NYX (4,99 €)

Tinted Lipglass in Cultured by M·A·C (18,50 €)

 

Do you wear this kind of shades for winter? Which is your favourite dark lipstick combo? Kisses!

Orange Lips - Spring '15 Trend // Labios Naranjas - Tendencia Primavera '15 // Review + Swatches

Orange is going to be the new red next spring. Models wore luscious orange lips for Tanya Taylor, Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera and Sally Lapointe S/S '15 shows, with shades ranging from a matte neon orange to a shiny touch of this vitamin color.

 

I personally have two different tones of orange, a bright matte lipstick called Atomic Orange from Bobbi Brown which was part of her summer collection two years ago and a soft orange lipstick with shiny finish called Pop (300) by Giorgio Armani (that you can buy here).
 

I just wear this color when I'm a bit tanned, otherwise I don't like how they look against my pale skin. But I think is a good option when you're tired of red lips and you want to wear something super bold. It's a particular shade that not everybody likes, so I recommend you that before buying it, try it and see how it looks in different lights. And if you like it, just buy it and wear it! Don't be afraid of what other people might think, makeup is about having fun and express yourself.
 

Since the lipstick from Bobbi Brown is not available anymore and the one from Giorgio Armani is a bit expensive (I got it as a gift), here I leave you two other options which look exactly the same but which are more affordable:

ORANGE LIPSTICK CHOICES

Lip Color in Atomic Orange by Bobbi Brown

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Color Sensational Vivid Lipstick in Electric Orange by Maybelline (6,95 €)

Rouge Ecstasy in Pop (300) by Giorgio Armani (32,50 €)

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Ultimate Shine Gel Lip Colour in Orangina (030) by Catrice (4,59 €)
 

Finally here are some swatches of the colors I own so you can see how they look with my skin. I hope you like them! Would you wear orange lipstick? Do you like this trend for next spring? Tell me in the comments :) Kisses!

 Lip Color in Atomic Orange by Bobbi Brown
 

Rouge Ecstasy in Pop (300) by Giorgio Armani
 

 

 

4 Ways to Upgrade the Classic Red Lipstick // 4 Formas de Actualizar el Clásico Rojo de Labios

 

 

This is the season where the classic red lip is the king of all the festive looks. If you're planning on wearing your most loved red lipstick for New Year's Eve but you're a bit tired of the plain classic look, here I bring you five different ideas to upgrade it a little bit and refresh your look. You can wear these all year long, just grab your signature red and follow the steps!

 

1. CLASSIC RED LIP

 

 

I'm wearing one of my go-to red lips combo. To achieve it I use the Lip Pencil in Cherry by M·A·C and the Color Sensational Lipstick in Lady Red (527) by Maybelline. I'll put all the links to the products at the end of the post.

 

2. GOLDEN CUPID'S BOW

 

 

The first upgrade consists on dabbing some gold powder eyeshadow on top of your cupid's bow. I used the Silky Eyeshadow Duo in Gold Gleam by Shiseido. This golden touch will add a lot of light to your lips and you can choose from a small subtle highlight to a much bolder take. This look is based on the one created for John Galliano's Fall/Winter '09 runway.

 

3. GOLD REFLECTIONS

 

 

Using the same eyeshadow as in number two, this look is achieved by dabbing it with your finger all over the lip with soft touches. The gold eyeshadow mixes with the red lipstick and creates soft golden reflections all over the lip. Just like if the lipstick had a metallic finish.

 

4. SOFT DARK OMBRÉ

 

 

The ombré lipstick effect is a trend that has been around for more than one year now. You can intensify the effect as much as you want but in this case I just made a soft gradient starting with darker corners and going lighter towards the center of the lips. To create this gradient I used the Lipliner Pencil in Plum (812) by NYX and the Lasting Finish Lipstick in Cutting Edge (120) by Rimmel.

 

5. GOLD LIP RING

 

 

The last option is a bit riskier than the other ones. To make this I got inspired by the look the models wore for the Dries Van Noten S/S '15 runway. It's super easy to achieve, juts draw a line with a golden eyeliner on the center of the lower lip and you're ready to go! I used the Liquid Eyeliner in 22 by Inglot. Its felt tip helped me to create the straight line.

 

I hope you've enjoyed these ideas and you use any of them for your future looks! Do you have more ideas to upgrade the red lips? Do you like this kind of posts? Please tell me in the comments, I would love to hear your opinions! :) Kisses!

 

LIST OF PRODUCTS

 

Lip Pencil in Cherry by M·A·C (15,50 €)

 

Color Sensational Lipstick in Lady Red (527) by Maybelline (9,90 €)

 

Silky Eyeshadow Duo in Gold Gleam by Shiseido (I can't find it anymore but any gold eyeshadow that you have will do) // Try the Eyeshadow in Girls Night Out by Sephora (11,95 €)

 

Lipliner Pencil in Plum (812) by NYX (4,99 €)

 

Lasting Finish Lipstick in Cutting Edge (120) by Rimmel London  (4,25 €)

 

Liquid Eyeliner in 22 by Inglot (13 €)

 

Cracked Lips? Follow this guide to say goodbye to them // ¿Labios Agrietados? Sigue esta guía para despedirte de ellos.

When the cold arrives, skin dries and of course our lips can't escape to the low temperatures. They get chapped and flaky when exposed to the winter climate. All of it accompanied by an uncomfortable tightness feeling. We are moving our mouth 24h a day: we smile, talk, eat... That's why fixing a pair of cracked lips takes so long. If you follow these steps you will be able to recover them in a record time.

 

1. Apply lip balm all the time. In this way you'll avoid them to become dehydrated and the tightness of the skin will be reduced, so no more cracks will appear! Personally I prefer the ones with applicator so you don't need to use your fingers. With those I make sure that I avoid any kind of infection if I can't clean my hands while I am out of home.

 

2. Choose a balm with healing properties. One thick and viscuous rather than waxy so it will get in the cracks and fix them. Look for an hydrating formula that contains ingredients like vaseline (petrolatum), shea butter, hyaluronic acid or dimethicone.

 

3. Don't forget to apply lip balm after brushing your teeth and/or washing your face. Toothpaste and soap contain ingredients that affect your mouths's pH and can be the cause of your mouth dryness. 

 

4. Get rid of any loose or dead skin but do it very gently. Exfoliate your lips with an specific product or by rubbing a soft toothbrush. Don't over-exfoliate because you can inflame your lips and aggravate the situation.

 

5. The last one, an easy and foolprod home remedy: olive oil. If you don't have lip balm at home, soak a Q-tip or a small piece of cotton in oil and apply it over the lips until they absorb it. An alternative to olive oil is coconut oil.

*At the end of the post you can find the list of products.