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!

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.

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.

+100 followers GIVEAWAY! // SORTEO +100 seguidores!

Great news ahead, as you can see from the title! I'm really really happy of how the blog has been growing in these two months, like a small community. Everyday I wake up super happy to read your comments and I'm always carrying around a notebook where I can put down all the ideas for new posts that I'm eager to share with you.

I've reached 100 followers in GFC and to celebrate that number, today I bring you a GIVEAWAY!! This was the small surprise I had for you :)

What does the Giveaway contain?

1. Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade by M·A·C: It's a limited edition highlighter form their Lightness of Being Collection that came out in January.

2. Setting Brush by Real Techniques: I chose this brush since it's perfect forthe highlighter. Soft, small and fluffy it will help you to add a touch of shine to your cheeks. You can also use it to use powder on your undereye area!

3. Brush Egg Cleaner by Burlesque: It works like the cleansing glove but its small size makes it perfect to take it with you anywhere you want it or to keep it in a drawer in your bathroom.

What do you have to do to enter?

1. Follow this blog on Bloglovin'

2. Follow this blog on Instagram (in case you have it)

3. Leave a comment under this post telling me something you would like to see on the blog: beauty news, specifical looks, tutorials, some specific product review... All ideas are welcome! PLEASE: Just one comment per person.

Each person who enters will have a number associated to its comment entry. In ONE MONTH I'll pick up (with a program that helps to choose a random number) the winner and I'll PUBLISH HER NAME ON THE BLOG and contact her to sent the package. In case you don't have blog and you're the winner I'll leave my e-mail so you can write me privately.

If I don't get a response in a week from the winner I'll pick another one, so stay tuned. Just as easy as that! Also, it's open Worldwide :) Feel free to share it on your blog or Instagram! Kisses

PS. Scroll Down to see more pictures of the prizes!

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Hoy os traigo buenas noticias como podéis ver en el título! Estoy súper contenta por como ha ido creciendo el blog ene stos últimos dos meses, como una pequeña comunidad. Cada día me despierto corriendo a leer vuestros comentarios y siempre llevo conmigo una liobretita donde poder escribir todas las ideas que se me van ocurriendo para nuevos posts que quiero compartir con vosotras.

He alcanzado 100 followers en GFC y para celebrar ese número, hoy os traigo un SORTEO!! Esta era la pequeña sorpresa que tenía preparada :)

¿Qué contiene el Sorteo?

1. Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade de M·A·C: Es un iluminador de edición limitada perteneciente a la colección Lightness of Being que salió el pasado enero.

2. Setting Brush de Real Techniques: He elegido este pincel porque es perfecto para el iluminador. Suave, pequeño y denso, te ayudará a dar un toque de luz a tus mejillas. ¡También lo puedes utilizar para poner polvo fijador en la zona de las ojeras!

3. Brush Egg Cleaner de Burlesque: Este limpiador funciona como los guantes para lavar pinceles pero su tamaño pequeño lo hace ideal para llevarlo contigo de viaje o guardarlo cómodamente en un cajón en el baño.

¿Qué tenéis que hacer para participar?

1. Seguir este blog en Bloglovin'

2. Seguir este blog en Instagram (en caso de que tengáis)

3. Dejar un comentario bajo este post contándome algo que te gustaría ver en el blog:  noticias de belleza, looks específicos, tutoriales, reseñas de algún producto en especial... ¡Todas las ideas son bienvenidas! POR FAVOR: Sólo un comentario por persona.

Cada participante tendrá un número asociado a su comentario. Después de UN MES elegiré la ganadora (con un programa que te ayuda a elegir un número aleatorio) y lo ANUNCIARÉ EN EL BLOG. Pondré mi email para que se ponga en contacto conmigo en caso de que no tenga blog.

Tendrá una semana para confirmarme que lo ha leído si no elegiré a otra ganadora, así que estar atentas. Después le enviaré el paquetito, ¡así de fácil! Por cierto, está abierto a todo el mundo :) Podéis compartirlo en vuestro blog o Instagram si os apetece! Besos

My Everyday Look // Mi Look de Diario

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.

Everyday Look // The Glow Lab

Everyday Look Products // The Glow Lab

List Of Products

Color Tattoo 24hr in On and on Bronze (35) by Maybelline (5,95 €)

Microshadow in Desert by Make Up Store (16,30 €) You can find its review here.

Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base by Nars (26 €)

Passioneyes Duo Mascara in Nero by Dolce & Gabbana (27 € approx.)

Superliner Brow Artist in Brunette (03) by L'Oréal ( 7 € approx.)

Felt Tip Liner by NYX (9,50 $) Not available in Spain yet, I bought it in Germany.

Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15 by M·A·C (18,50 €)

Hustle Eyeshadow from Naked Palette by Urban Decay (49,90 €)

Classic Black Slant Tweezer by Rubis (24,99 €)

Concealer Brush by Beter (2,99 €)

Eyes 213 Brush by Kiko  (9,90 €)

224 Tapered Blending Brush by M·A·C (33,50 €)

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!

Giambattista Valli & M·A·C for S/S '15

Good and cold afternoon to everyone :) With such low temperatures here in Spain I am missing the warm weather of summer like crazy! So for making the waiting time a bit more entertaining, I've started looking for the next season's collections and this collaboration between the designer Giambattista Valli and M·A·C has just stolen my heart! I love these lipstick hues and the ombré effect they create when they're put together like in the picture. They remind me a lot to the infamous couture dress by Valli that Lena Dunham wore to the Emmys last year (the one shown in the picture).

 

We won't be able to get them until next summer but we can already see that the shades go from pale pink to dark plum with apricot, fuchsia and red between them. They will have matt finish and will come with matching lipglosses for those who prefer their lips with a bit of shine.

 

"I'm very well known for dresses, no? And I thought it was very nice, the idea of dressing your lips," Valli said. Well, I can't wait to dress my lips next summer with these lipsticks!

 

Are you already looking for new collections? Would you wear these hues? Tell me in the comments :)