Concealer Basics: Color Correcting Concealers

Probably you will be able to relate to this type of skin problem, but my skin isn't perfect and I have some acne scaring (I know this is my fault, I can't keep my hands of my face) and major under eye DARK circle.
Color Correcting is great to help us conceal any of skin problems we might encounter, not only are great to cover past acne scaring and dark circles, but also to help us cancel out redness around the nose, rosacea, 4 different types of dark circles, temporary eliminate tattoos, as well as  highlight cheek bones , eyes, bridge of the nose, etc.


Before I start talking about some  make up alternatives, let's go back to the Color Wheel

This is pretty basic, once you learn which color would cancel other color, you will be mastering color correcting. Red is directly across green: Green Concealers will help to neutralize any redness around the nose area, red blemishes, etc.  Now that we get how to use the color wheel, Let me show you some Color concealers and discuss their purpose. 

1. Green Concealers: Use a green based spot concealer to remove redness from any zit, or acne scars. If you have widespread redness, (rosacea, windburn or sunburn) then a color correcting green primer will be the best to reduce redness and gives a even toned base for foundation.

2. Purple Concealer: As you can see, purple is directly across from yellow on the color wheel. Purple, lavender, or lilac is best to eliminate any unwanted yellow undertones on your skin. Believe it or not, it will leave a nice glow to the skin. 

3. Orange or Peach Concealer:  Ideal for brightening around the eye area and masking signs of fatigue.This particular concealer color is a mixture of red, orange, and yellow hues, which are across from the blue, purple, and green hues on the color wheel. That’s why this color is best to combat dark under eye circles. Since it’s a great brightening agent, these concealers also work well to cover raccoon eyes and to give sallow olive tones skin a much needed radiance

Lighter Skin Tones... stay away from orange concealers. Orange is perfect for people with darker skin tones trying to hide dark circles or other dark discolorations. 

4. Yellow Concealer: Perfect for hiding purple or blue bruises, veins, and under eye circles. Yellow concealers are typically the most general, and depending on you skin tone you could use yellow concealer as an eye primer.

5. Neutral Concealers: If you don't have any problems with your skin, or not much areas you need to hide, neutral concealers are better for you. Any regular concealer should work to fix any imperfections. Pick a shade similar to your skin tone, or one shade lighter, and you’re good to go! 

you could also use it as an eye primer. 

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Review: L'oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

One of my favorites foundations right now is...

l'oreal infallible pro matte  $12.99

This foundation has a medium coverage but you can go to a full coverage by applying a little more in the areas needed. It is very easy to blend but it does dry fast as well, you actually feel like you are not wearing foundation. It's amazing!!!!!!  This foundation perfect for combo/oily, but I would always recommend to always finish your look with a setting powder around the areas you get oily (ex. T-zone, lightly around the cheeks, etc)

It comes in 12 different shades,  and this is a plus for all of us. You will definitely find the right match!! 

I've you this for the past month to go to work, everyday look and for night outs. I am very satisfied with this product, the perfect shade, coverage, and how long it lasts. You can find this at any drug store around $12.99 but keep a look at coupons or great discount at you local drug stores. I personally wait until there is a coupon in a magazine or i loveeee those buy 1, get 50% off of second item. This is so great for awesome savings. Plus, a lot of the drugs stores have the rewards card and buy buying item you collect rewards point, take you time and look around. 

Good luck at finding your right shade, and enjoy this amazing product!

Besitos. 

Daily Makeup Products

This what I would usually wear everyday, nothing crazy. Very Basic, but nothing over the top. I would love to wear less, but I have an un-even complexion. And lately my hormones are acting up that I get breakouts here and there. But I do like to try new things, and see what's out there.

• Concealer: I ALWAYS wear concealer. I have dark under circles, and just having a concealer I look more awake, and ready for my day. Right now Using Rimmel London Match Perfection 2-in-1 Concealer & Highlighter.

• Foundation: This is the step that changes all the time. Sometimes I wear BB creams, or mineral powder foundation, liquid foundation, etc. I have don't have an even complexion, so i find it very hard to not wear foundation, but I am trying my best to feel comfortable with my skin. (I guess I am not the only one, I have to accept my flaws and embrace it)  a

BB cream from gairner combination skin  (medium/dark)

Mineral Powder Foundation from Mary Kate (2.5)

True Match Liquid Foundation ( W7)

• Set Powder: I have combination skin (oily in the T-Zone) and I prefer to set my face, even If I wear any type of  foundation. Right now, I am using Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. I love it, it leaves a nice matte finish. and I dont have to be re-applying after 6 hours. Florida does get very hot and hummid, so I take this badboy anywhere I go just in case I need to touch up.
  

• Mascara: waterproof A MUST... and its because I have straight lashes, and I tried many mascaras non waterproof, but no bueno. It doesnt work for me. I would do the whole curling normal routine, as soon as applied the mascare, lashes would go back to how it was Straight!!! I know waterproof is not good for your lashes all the time. It dries them up, but its the only produc that works for me **Beauty is Pain** lol Im currently using Maybelline Colossal Cat Eyes Marscara Waterproof :)
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• EyeLiner: I tend to always wear eyeliner... all the time. I want to be able to not depend so much. Currently Using They're Real Push Up Liner. I bit tricky to apply it, but with practice, you should be able to master it. 
  

• Brows: I have very light eyebrow hairs. It runs on my mommy's family side. and so I need to fill them to complete the look. Anastia Beverly Hill Dipbrow Pomade in Ebony.

• Lips: Bare lips. Currently Using Rose Salve Balm. AWESOME product. you can use it for your lips, cuticles, kness, elbows and face (Dry areas) It moisturizes my lips all the time. I would def purchase this product again.

Ben Nye Banana Powder

It took me a while to actually make up my mind and get this baby into my make-up collection. i tried many set powders for under eye concealer or all over the face, like Make up forever HD powder, as well as the Maybelline Shine Free Oil Control Loose Powder.

• MU HD powder does the work, but I have to be careful of not putting too much because it would show up in pictures as a white veil (not cute at all).

Retails $34.00 at sephora.

I still have it in my makeup drawer, I just don't use it as much, I would use it as my last resource.

• Maybelline Shine Control Loose Powder, works wonders. I would place this around my under eye area with a makeup sponge to set up the concealer and whipped off any fall outs at the end. It is affordable, but i do not like the package. Its too bulky, and not a great idea to have it in your purse, it creates such a mess. Definitely a powder that must stay at home.

Retails $6.00-10.00 at Walgreens/Walmart/Target/CVS .

• I found out about the Ben Nye Banana Powder a year ago through Kim K's make-up artist Mario, and how perfectly works as a set powder but as well as a highlight under your eyes, bridge of your nose, Cupid's bow, etc. To be honest, I dislike purchasing things online, you never know what you get at the end. Kept getting information, different opinions, and looking at different websites. All of them have same price, maybe shipping rate changes a bit. This powder was manly created for theatrical makeup. A powder that would last for hours without retouching. It leaves a silk smooth flawless finish that can be used on any skin type. You can find it in different types of shades: Banana, Cameo, Beige Suede, Cocoa Tan, Topaz, and Sienna. These powders will not clog pores, but they set makeup and reduce shine! I finally got it, decided to purchase this bad boy through makeupmania.com. I highly recommended this product. You actually get a lot of product, and also have options of 3 sizes of bottles. Shipping was fast, and in great condition. I paid $14.94 including shipping, and I purchased 3.0oz bottle Banana Color. I used it under my eyes to set my concealer and bridge of my nose to contour. I apply it with a damp beauty blender in a tapping motion, and then I would use a fluffy powder brush to blend it around my face to disappear any harsh lines.

Retails around 7.00 (different websites)

I would def. recommend this product. Its amazing, I do not use it every day but just whenever I go out with my friends/ and special ocassions.



Make-Up Top Secrets: No more Brush, Beauty Blender

There are many brushes to apply foundation, whether you are looking for a full coverage, light coverage, airbrush look, smooth flawless finish, etc. This makeup tool has been very popular lately for foundation application, as well as, concealer application. First time I bought this product was actually from Marshalls. I think it was 4.99.  I know there is one call the Original beauty blender but it retails around $15.00, probably does a better job at application, but I wanted to give it a try and not waste my money...

I paid 4.99 (different colors/sizes option avail.)

I was a bit scared at first to damp the sponge, it sounded weird to have it damp for a better application, and great coverage. I used it dry for the first time and I would say for a week. HUGE MISTAKE, i didn't like how it worked, obviously I knew I was doing something wrong. So then I decided to go ahead and give it a try as a damp sponge. ABSOLUTELY in LOVE with it. I love how my foundation looks, I even use it as a concealer applicator. Very natural flawless look. This blender is also amazing to apply any under eye setting powder. I do apply my Ben Nye Banana Powder with my damp beauty blender, same motion. (Tap Tap Tap.) I recommended to everyone, even if you wanna try the cheap version, it is the same concept.

Spring Nail Polishes!

So in Love with any bright bold color. Im ready for spring, and I cannot wait for summer. I think nail polishes complete an outfit and give more of our own character. I went to a local Walgreens, and took a look to some SinfulColors polishes... I believe it retails 1.99.
I bought 4 of them: Innocent (lime green), Mint Apple (mint green), amethyst (purple), Easy Going (white/pink)

Im currently using Amethyst, 2 coats! Im not soo sure about the days w/o chipping bc this is the first day using this color.

Make-up Top Secret... Face Primers

Hello mis amores,
Before purchasing any products, I like to navigate around the web and search for good reviews. I always try to check few websites and compare reviews from consumers. I know each one of us have different reactions, and skin types. But it gives a more information of the product and what to expect.
Youtube is a great source of finding honest reviews, but you could also find the affiliated videos (video featuring the products to get credit for it).
I've been watching a lot of gurus (I was one of them back 09) on youtube  using the Benefit Porefessional...

This product would help you to minimize pores and fine lines, especially around the nose and cheek areas, leaving your skin smooth and flawless. Perfect as a primer, and it works perfect for any type of skin (combination, dry, oily, or normal)
It retails around $30.00 for 22 mL/ 0.75 US fl. oz
Key Ingredients are Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, and more (Please read ingredients before using product)

And this is why I went ahead to read for some reviews... All reviews were great and positive. No doubt! it works perfect as a primer, and smooths out the skin for a perfect foundation application. But the price was not convencing me at all. The small tube was actually going to last me less than a month.
3 months ago, I worked at a Spa, and we had a variety of skin care. and I found the Sonya Dakar Pore Minimizer



Same as Benefit Porefessional, Works perfect to minmize pores and instantly elimanates shines creating a matte finish. It retails around $48.00 for 20 mL. Key ingredients are  anti-oxidant blend of Organic açài;, copaiba, and andiroba from the Brazillian rainforest, Salicylic, Zinc, Menthol. I did try this for like a week before making a decision, it works perfect, I would use it as a primer. I do have combination skin, and it elimantes the shine and oil from my face for several hours. If I was a regular costumer $48.00 is too much for me!! but I do get 50% off so that works perfect.

I kept reading, searching for an alternative just in case. And I found something very interesting!!

MONISTAT Chafing Relief Powder-Gel Yes Yes YES... Shokinggg. But hey this is the fun part. IT IS PERFECT as a primer before foundation. It smooth out skin, leaving a nice flawless face. And as a primer too. You get more product 1.5 OZ (42 g) for only $5.98 (Walmart) yes girlfriends. You cant beat that!!! and Of course, it works as a feminine care.

Key Ingredients are Dimethicone 1.2%. Inactive: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisiloxane.

So I didn't doubt myself and went straight to walmart and give it a try! I've been using it for like a month, and let me tell you... It does the job. Creates a very thin film from gel to powder feeling. Minimize the pores and fine lines. I use it every day, and no allergic reaction! I used it on one of my last clients for a shoot. Of course, I explained to her that it works as a primer and leaves the skin very smooth.

I am looking into purchasing the Benefit Porefessional as soon as I'm done with the Monistat Powder Gel.

I do recommend it based on my experience of using this product. I hope this was helpful! Xo