5 Makeups for this Holidays. Part II For the Corporate Dinner / / 5 Maquillajes para estas Fiestas. Parte II Para las Cenas de Empresa / / Pictures + Products + Tips

Welcome to another piece of makeups for the holidays! In this second part I will approach the corporate dinners, another of the typical events during Christmas. As always, the fact of not looking like we'are wearong a costume or put on too much make up are the major concerns that we face. My recommendation : highlight eyes or lips (not both at once, unless you wear makeup daily) otherwise you possibly won't feel comfortable. These are some of my tips to get the perfect look for your next corporate dinner:

 

1. For the eyes choose neutral shades in the range of browns. These colors look good on everyone! The palette Naked 1 by Urban Decay is perfect to create a smoky eye as intense as you want. Besides, it includes a golden tone that has a christmas feeling and can be used as a highlighter in the inner corner of the eye.

2. If you decide to emphasize the eyes, exaggerate the smoked look and darken your lashes. If you dare and are good at it, add some fake eyelashes. Cut them in the middle and put them in the outer part to get a feline look (they're the best companions of a cateye!)

3. Intead, if you decide to emphasize your lips, you can choose the classic red or go super bold and paint your lips in a plum shade. Don't forget the lipliner to make your lipstick stay on during the dinner.

4. Highlight your features subtly with an illuminator, Lumi Magique by L'Oréal is the affordable version of Touche Éclat and the results are just as flattering. Apply it under the eyebrows arch, over the dark circles, the center of the nose and on your cupid's bow.

5. A touch of blush is essential, it lightens up the face instantly (which is essential in these dark winter months). The Orgasm shade by Nars is one of my favorites and one of the cult products of the brand, a beautiful coral color with golden highlights.

6. Set the makeup with translucent powder to keep the shine at bay.

7. Paint your nails to finish off your look. Rouge Noir by Chanel is a gorgeous classic shade.

 

PRODUCT LIST

 

Blush in Orgasm, by Nars (30 €)

Lipstick in Living Legend, by M·A·C (19,50 €)

Palette Naked 1, by Urban Decay (47,90 €)

Highlighter Luz Magique, by L'Oréal (8,75 €)

 

Nail Laquer in Rouge Noir, by Chanel (23,50 €)

 

Lenghtening 155 Lashes by Eylure (7 €)

 

Total Effects CC Cream, by Olay (17, 95 €)

 

Mattifying Compact Powder, by Essence (3,59 €)

5 Makeups for this Holidays. Part I For the Younger Ones / / 5 Maquillajes para estas Fiestas. Parte I Para las más Jóvenes / / Pictures + Products + Tips

The younger girls at home don't escape to the social events of the upcoming holidays. End of the semester dinners, going out at night during the time out of highschool or New Year's Eve party with friends. All of them require previous preparation, from outfit planning to makeup application. In this cases, the best option is not to wear too many products so they won't look like they've dressed up. If you have a young and fresk skin don't cover it up and just show off your best features. My recommendations in these cases are:

1. Use cream eyeshadows with metallic finishes. The are easy to apply, even with your fingers, they lighten up your eyes and they have better staying power than powder eyeshadows. 

 

2. Don't overdo the eyeliner, a line close to your top eyelashes is enough to give them volume and open your eyes.

 

3. Go bold with your eyelashes, choose a mascara that makes them longer and fuller. In this case I don't suggest to use false lashes since I think they're too dramatic for young girls. 

 

4. Forget about the foundation and use concelaer only where you need it. In case you have skin problems like acne or a scar, use the appropriate foundation for it. Use one as light as possible so it won't create a mask effect.

 

5. Give some light to your face with a highlighter. Apply it on the higher poins of your face, like in the top picture, specially on the cheekbones and the cupid's bow (lips).

 

6. Go light with the bronzer and the blush, there's no need to left your house looking like Heidi. The best is to get a natural finish, just like if we had sunbathed a bit and we have some healthy looking flush on our cheeks.
 

7. For the lips, the best choices are a gloss with some color in it or a lipstick in a natural shade like soft pink, coral or beige. 

 

8. The last step! If you are going out and you want your make up to last for hours, don't forget to use a setting spray. Personally, I prefer matte finishes so the shine of my face is under control.

 

LIST OF PRODUCTS

I've chosen some products (very affordable ones!) to help you getting a similar look to the one shown in the picure. Again, in case you have any specific skin problem, I do recommend you to invest in a nice foundation that doesn't aggravate it and that covers all your face's needs.

1. Color Tattoo in 35 On and on Bronze, by Maybelline (7  €)

2. Eyeliner Retractable Waterproof in 01 Black, by Sephora (8,95 €)

3. Mascara Volume Glamour Push Up Effect, by Bourjois (14 €)

4. Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, by Maybelline (8,50 €)

5. Radiant Touch Creamy Stick Highlighter, by Kiko (8,50 €)

6. Polvos Bronceadores Sun Club Matt, by Essence (5 €)

7. Blush in Dimity Pink, & Other Stories (12 €)

8. Makeup Setting Spray Matte Finish, by NYX (8 €)

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.