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2020 Favorites

December 9, 2020


It's almost here: the end of 2020! I'm as excited as all of you to celebrate a new year with new potential and possibilities. I'm also anxious to leave all the not-so-good things that have happened behind and start anew. Here's a list of a few things I loved this year.





  • The best thing I did this year was take a break from it all and head over to Cabo San Lucas. See my whole post on the trip, including outfit information, here.
  • This year I also took a deep look into my relationship with God. I saw that there was still so much work to be done there and so much work to be done in myself as a person. I subscribed to She Reads Truth and have honestly felt so much closer to Him. I'm currently reading the Advent Study Book and highly recommend! Check out their subscription box here.
  • Since COVID-19, gyms have been closed so I've relied heavily on my Sweat subscription to keep me in shape! It offers simple workouts that can be done at home with little to no equipment.


  • I think we all hit Netflix hard this year! I binged watched the following shows:
    • The Crown (5/5 ⭐)
    • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime Video) (5/5 ⭐)
    • Money Heist (5/5 ⭐)
    • Emily in Paris (4/5 ⭐)
    • Grace and Frankie (5/5 ⭐)
    • Monk (Amazon Prime Video) (5/5 ⭐)
    • Great British Baking Show (5/5 ⭐)
    • The Duchess (2/5 ⭐)
    • Schitt's Creek (4/5 ⭐)
    • Man with a Plan (4/5 ⭐)
    • Dream Home Makeover (5/5 ⭐)
    • Get Organized with The Home Edit (3/5 ⭐)
    • Queer Eye (5/5 ⭐)
    • Cheer (4/5 ⭐)
    • Guilty pleasures: Selling Sunset, Are You the One?, Love is Blind
  • Loved these movies:
    • Holidate (4/5 ⭐)
    • Feel the Beat (4/5 ⭐)
    • Life Itself (Amazon Prime Video) (3/5 ⭐)
    • Enola Holmes (4/5 ⭐)
    • Eurovision (4/5 ⭐)
    • The Croods: A New Age: saw this at my first ever drive-in theater and loved it! (5/5 ⭐)
  • Also enjoyed the following books:

Let me know some of your favorites so I too can become obsessed!

Con amor,
Maria Eugenia





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2020 Favorites

The Beauty Edit: My Everyday Makeup

February 16, 2018





¡Hola! Today I'm sharing the products I use for my everyday makeup routine! To be honest, for the past couple of weeks I've worn very minimal makeup (concealer and some blush) or even nothing at all. But that would make for a very boring post, wouldn't it? On the days where I do put in the effort to wear makeup, such as for the looks here and here, these are my holy grail products! Let's go through each step, one by one:
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¡Hola! ¡Hoy voy a compartir los productos que utilizo para mi rutina de maquillaje diario! Honestamente, en las pasadas semanas llevo usando bien poquito maquillaje (concealer y blush) o ni me pongo. Pero eso seria un post muy aburrido, ¿no? Los días que si hago el esfuerzo de usar maquillaje, como en los looks aquí y aquí, ¡estos son mis productos mas amados! Vamos a ir por los pasos uno a uno:



STEP 1:
Once you've completed your morning skincare routine (let me know below if you want to see mine!), its time to prime your face! Priming can be essential to the longevity of your makeup. It can also help mask any skincare issues you might have. For example, I use this Smashbox primer to help minimize my pores and sometimes also use the MakeUp ForEver primer (not pictured) in my t-zone to keep it matte. I LOVE th Loreal Magic Lumi primer because since I began using it, only on top of my cheekbones, my highlighter really pops! More on this in step 5!
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Luego de completar tu rutina de cuidado de piel (¡déjenme saber si les interesa ver el mío!), es hora de preparar tu piel con un primer. Utilizar primer puede ser esencial para hacer que tu maquillaje dure mas tiempo. También te puede ayudar a enmascarar cualquier tipo de problema con tu piel que puedas tener. Por ejemplo, yo utilizo este primer de Smashbox para minimizar mis poros y aveces uso el primer de MakeUp ForEver para dejar mi zona T mate. AMO el primer Magic Lumi de Loreal porque desde que empece a usarlo, solo en la parte alta de mis pómulos, ¡he notado que mi highlighter realmente resplandece! ¡Mas sobre eso en el paso 5!


STEP 2:
The only foundation I can wear during the day without feeling like I have a ton of makeup on is the Urban Decay Naked Skin One & Done Hybrid Foundation. As the name states, it feels like your skin is naked because it is so lightweight. It also has SPF 20! I use the shade Medium and its a perfect match for my skin tone! I apply it using the Sephora PRO Mini Airbrush #55.5. For concealer, I am head over heels in love with the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer! Maybe you've heard about it in other blogs or youtube vides and let me tell you, the hype is REAL. It gives amazing coverage and does not crease! I've already purchased a backup for when I run out! I use the shade Medium in this also and apply it using either the same brush from my foundation or my dampened Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge.
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La unica base que puedo usar durante el día sin sentir que tengo puesto demasiado maquillaje es la de Urban Decay Naked Skin One & Done Hybrid Foundation. Como dice el nombre, tu piel se siente desnuda porque es tan liviano. ¡También tiene SPF 20! Yo uso lo uso en el tono Medium y es casi igual a mi propio color de piel. Lo aplico usando el Sephora PRO Mini Airbrush #55.5. Para concealer, ¡estoy enamorada del Tarte Shape Tape Concealer! Tal vez haz escuchado hablar de el en otro blog o en videos de youtube y déjame decirte, lo que dicen de el es CIERTO. Da una cobertura increíble y no seca el area debajo de tus ojos. ¡Ya compre otro para cuando se me acabe este! Uso el tono Medium y lo aplico usando la misma brocha que use para la base o mi  Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge.

PRO TIP: To find a foundation that matches your skin color perfectly, the next time you're by a Sephora go in and ask for your Color IQ. They'll remove patches of makeup and use a device that gives them your skin's color code. You can then use that code to search foundations in shades that will match you perfectly!


STEP 3:
To set only my T-zone, I use the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in the shade Transparent. I use a brush similar to this one. I've also been using the NYX Studio Finishing Powder to set my under eyes. I don't love it but I ran out of my favorite (from Besame) and it gets the job done.
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Uso el Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder en el tono Transparent solo en mi zona T con una brocha similar a esta.  Llevo usando el NYX Studio Finishing Powder para el area debajo de mis ojos pero no me encanta. Funciona bien pero mi favorito es este de Besame.


STEP 4:
To bronze all over the face I've been using this Milani Bronzer XL in the shade Bronze Glow with a Real Techniques Powder Brush. For blush I love shades like this one from Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Fiesty on the apples of my cheeks. For a similar and cheaper version, I love the Wet n Wild Color Icon blush in Mellow Wine. I apply blush using the Real Techniques Blush Brush.
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Para bronzear la cara, uso este bronzer de Milani en el tono Bronze Glow con la brocha de Real Techniques Powder Brush. Para blush me encanta usar tonos como este de Tarte en el tono Fiesty solo en mis pómulos. Para una opción similar y mas economica, amo el Wet n Wild Color Icon blush  en Mellow Wine. Lo aplico usando el Real Techniques Blush Brush.


STEP 5:
My favorite step! I received this Anastasia Glow Kit in Sun Dipped for Christmas and I LOVE it! If you noticed the sun kissed glow on my skin in The Serendipitous Blazer post its all thanks to this beauty! I mostly use the shades Moonstone and Summer but have used and loved all of them. I apply it with the Sephora PRO Fan Brush #65 in a C-formation around my eyes (from the top of my brows to the tops of my cheekbones). For extra glow, also used in The Serendipitous Blazer, I use Loreal True Match Lumi Glow Amour Blow Boosting Drops in Golden Hour underneath my highlighter.
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¡Este es mi paso favorito! Recibí este Anastasia Glow Kit en el tono Sun Dipped para Navidad y, ¡lo AMO! Si notaron el glow en mi piel en el post de  The Serendipitous Blazer, ¡es gracias a este producto! Por lo usual uso los tonos Moonstone y Summer pero los he usado todos y amo a todos por igual. Lo aplico usando el Sephora PRO Fan Brush #65 en forma de C alrededor de mis ojos (empiezo sobre mis cejas hasta la parte alta de mis pómulos). Para un glow adicional, que también use en The Serendipitous Blazer, uso los Loreal True Match Lumi Glow Amour Blow Boosting Drops en Golden Hour debajo de mi highlighter. 


STEP 6:
If you've seen my other beauty posts, you know I love the Benefit Gimme Brow because its a quick and easy way to get my brows done. Unfortunately, its been recalled so I'm going to have to find a dupe for it soon (if you have any let me know!). When I have a little more time, I've been loving the Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil because its really easy to fill in and shape my brows quickly. I use the shade 6.
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Si han visto mis otros posts de belleza, saben que amo el Benefit Gimme Brow porque es una manera rápida y fácil de maquillar mis cejas. Lamentablemente han sacado el producto de producción así que tendré que buscar un reemplazo pronto (¡si conocen alguno déjenme saber!). Cuando tengo mas tiempo, llevo amando usar el Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil porque hacer llenar y darle forma a mis cejas fácil y rápido por ser un lapíz. Uso el tono 6.


STEP 7:
This is one of my best tips for a quick eye look that makes you look very chic: for an all over the eye shade, use your blush! Place whatever is left on your blush brush over your eyes. To contour your crease, use your bronzer! Use a fluffy crease brush like this one. My favorite bronzer for this type of look is the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer in Luminous Bronze Light. My favorite mascaras are all from the drugstore! Maybelline makes the best mascaras! I love the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara because it makes my lashes longer and defined with some volume. But for even more volume, I use the Loreal Lash Paradise either on its own or layered over the one from Maybelline. I use both in Blackest Black.
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Este es el mejor truco para un look de ojo rápido que te hará lucir chic: para un color de sombre de base, ¡usa tu rubor! Usa solo lo que queda en tu brocha de rubor. Para contour el ojo, ¡usa tu bronzer! Para esto, utiliza una brocha como esta. Mi bronzer favorito para esto el el de Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer. ¡Mis rímel favoritos son todos de la farmacia! Me encanta la de Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara porque hace lucir a mis pestañas mas largas y definidas con algo de volumen. Para mas volumen, uso el Loreal Lash Paradise solo o sobre el de Maybelline. Uso ambos en el tono Blackest Black.


STEP 8:
My favorite lip products of the moment are these/Mis favoritos productos de labios son estos:



STEP 9:
To complete the look use my all time favorite setting spray, NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray, for a glowy look that lasts all day!
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Para completar el look usa mi favorito setting spray, el NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray, ¡para un look que ilumina todo el día!


Which product in your beauty bag can you NOT live without? Let me know below! /¿Qué producto de belleza es ESENCIAL para ti? ¡Déjame saber!

Con amor,
María Eugenia


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The Beauty Edit: My Everyday Makeup

The Christmas Gift Guides: For the Beauty Lover

December 8, 2016

¡Hola! Its my favorite time of the year! I absolutely adore getting the perfect gift for the people I love. As I began the search for gifts, I thought that it would be nice to share the amazing finds I found in a series of gift guides! Here are some options for the beauty lover in your life:

SKINCARE
1. Sunday Riley Power Couple Duo: Total Transformation Kit ($85)- My favorite skin care line offers this money saving duo with two of their best products! This is definitely a splurge gift, maybe the best one for yourself!
2. Sephora Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set ($25)- This set lets you customise which skin care product would be best for its recipient! 
3. Boscia Mask It All ($49)- Great for that person in your life who loves a good face mask!
4. Clinique Sparkle & Glow for Drier Skins ($10)- This little duo would make a great stocking stuffer for someone who has a trip planned or who is new to skin care.
5. Foreo Luna Play ($39)- This little thing is great for any skin care lover or newbie! Once you apply your cleanser, use this to work it into your skin!
6. Boscia Japanese Favorites ($30)- Offering a cleanser, a mask, and a peel this is great for young skin care lovers.
7. Sephora Face Mask ($6)- Great and cheap stocking stuffer!
8. Clinique Merry & Brightening Pep-Start Set ($29.50)- Adorable little trio with great products for a newbie to skincare!
9. First Aid Beauty FAB Beautique ($48)- First Aid Beauty is another one of my favorite skin care lines! This kit offers everything a beginner in skin care needs including: moisturiser, cleanser, lip balm, a serum, and exfoliating pads! The First Aid Beauty FAB Holiday Trio ($15) is another, cheaper option!

FACE
1. Benefit Cosmetics Cheekathon Blush & Bronzer Palette ($58)- Perfect for a young adolescent trying out makeup for the first time!
2. Urban Decay Naked Flushed ($32)- I have purchased this palette twice! Love to use the bronzer as a crease shade!
3. Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Edit - Surreal Light ($80)- This is another splurge item that I believe is well worth every penny! I have last year's palette and I still use it almost every day! Great gift for a girlfriend or wife!
4. Smash Box Try It Kit Primer Authority ($29)- Anyone in your life who needs a good primer? gift them this! Also love Smashbox Try It Kit Bestsellers ($22) for a more complete kit.
5. Too Faced Let It Glow Highlight & Blush Kit ($25)- Great stocking option for some glow!
6. Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection ($38)- I love the Champagne Pop highlighter but this option seems like a better gift as it also includes a beautiful blush!
7. Tarteist™ PRO Glow to Go Highlight & Contour Palette ($23)- Another great option for a makeup newbie.
8. Too Faced Naughty Kisses & Sweet Cheeks Set ($36)- This is a great option because you can divide the gift for 3 different people! Money saver!
9. Beautyblender® with mini Blendercleanser® solid® ($25)- I cannot live without my beauty blender! Its the gift that keeps on giving! 

LIPS
1. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick ($37)- YSL lipstick packaging is gorgeous! Gift you lady one of these in a holiday red color for a classic look! 
3. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Mini Lipstick Trio ($39)- I've never tried Charlotte Tilbury makeup but everyone from England raves about them!
4. Bite Beauty The Perfect Bite Set ($25)- In my opinion Bite Beauty prepares the best holiday value sets. They offer gorgeous colors and their formula is amazing! 
6. Bite Beauty Discovery Set ($39)- This set includes a lip primer and a lip mask also!
7. Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Bold Lip ($28)- This kits are great for someone with a limited lipstick collection who's been taking about branching out more!

EYES
1. Bobbi Brown 'Golden Eye' Shadow & Mascara Palette ($42)- Beautiful, special palette for a mom!
2. tarte Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette ($45)- Makeup newbies will love to explore with this palette!
3. Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette ($25)- Great matte palette, even better price!
4. SEPHORA COLLECTION The Romantic Eyeshadow Palette ($7)- $7 for a makeup palette! Buy one for everyone! 
5. Smashbox Full Exposure Travel Palette ($25)- This option includes shimmery shades.
6. Urban Decay Naked ($54)- Naked palettes are a must in any beauty lovers collection! I personally own this original palette, Naked3, Naked Basics, and Naked Ultimate Basics. For fairer skin tones, try Naked2.
7. SEPHORA COLLECTION Here's The Skinny Brush Wrap ($39)- The option shown is unfortunately sold out but I've linked another great option for your friend or family member thats always on a plane!

STOCKING STUFFERS

1. invisibobble Time to Shine ORIGINAL the traceless hair ring ($8)- I've been dying to try out these hair ties! Supposedly they don't leave a mark after use!
2. Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara & Eyeshadow Palette ($29.50)- Great price for a Dior mascara and eyeshadow palette. Perfect for a mom, aunt, or grandmother!
3. Bite Beauty Bite Lush Lip Wipes ($12)- Perfect for your friend who always wears a bold lip.
4. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara ($12)- Cute little travel mascara to hang on the tree!

HAIR
1. Drybar 'I Heart Road Trips' Travel Set ($25)- I really enjoy Drybar products and believe that any hair enthusiast would enjoy these sets!
3. Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set ($25)- Another customizable option! You can mix it up with beauty and hair care!
4. Bumble and bumble A Few Of Our Favorite Things Kit ($39)- Almost every hair product a girl could need!

FRAGRANCE


1. Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler ($65)- These are both perfect for someone who likes to try out new fragrances. How it works: You gift someone this set of perfume minis and they use them until the decide which one is their favorite. At that point, they can go to their nearest Sephora and trade it in for a full size perfume!
2. Sephora Favorites Perfume Travel Sampler ($25)- Works the same only for a travel/rollerball option. 

SPECIAL DEALS:
Macy's: Free shipping on all beauty orders + $10 OFF every $50 on beauty
Nordstrom: Free 25-piece beauty gift with $150 purchase
Sephora: 25 Days of Mini (Free deluxe sample with $25 purchase code: 25MINIS)


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The Best Black Friday Deals

November 24, 2016


Happy Thanksgiving! As a special thanks for following The Girl on an Island, here's a list on all the online shopping deals I could find! I hope you all have a beautiful day with your loved ones and a super awesome time saving money on these deals! 

Clothing
American Eagle Outfitters: 40% OFF essential styles + free shipping; all sweater & flannels $25 (no code necessary)
Aerie:  Buy 1 get 1 FREE bras, real soft tees & coziest PJ pants; FREE cable knit blanket with $75 purchase (no code necessary)
ASOS: 20% OFF everything (code: GOGOGO)
Nordstrom: 20% OFF selected sales items (no code necessary)
Forever 21: Extra 50% OFF sale (code: OHMYGOBBLE)
H&M: 20% OFF entire purchase + free shipping (code: 5188); up to 70% OFF + free shipping here with code 0319
Topshop: Up to 50% off 
Victoria's Secret: 50% OFF bras; $15 OFF $100 (code: SAVE15), $20 OFF $125 (code: 20OFF125)  + FREE shipping on $30 (code: SHIP30FREE); FREE slippers with Most Loved PJs (code: SLIPPERS); all sports bras & pants 50% OFF, FREE $20 reward card with a $75 purchase (code: REWARD75)
ZARA: Special discount starting tonight at 8:00pm EST
GAP: 50% OFF everything (code: TGIF50)
J.Crew: 40% OFF your purchase (code: HOLIDAY)
Old Navy: 50% OFF everything-ish (no code necessary)
Express: 50% OFF everything (no code necessary)
Macy's: Extra 20% OFF + free shipping at $50 (code: THANKS)
Ann Taylor: 50% OFF everything (code: CELEBRATE)
LOFT: 50% OFF everything (code: BERRYGOOD)
BCBGeneration: 50% OFF site-wide (no code necessary)
BCBG: 50% OFF your entire purchase (no code necessary)
SHOPBOP: Get up to 25% OFF (code: GOBIG16)

Beauty
Sephora: $10 gift sets (no code necessary)
ULTA Beauty: Thanksgiving sale items under $10, $20 & $30; free shipping on any $35 purchase (no code necessary) 
ColourPop: Free International shipping; free domestic shipping over $30 (no code necessary)
Tarte: 25% OFF everything (code: FRIYAY)

Jewelry/Accessories
Kate Spade: 75% OFF + free ground shipping if you spend $175 or more; 30% OFF here with code THANKFUL 
Mejuri: Use this link to get $20 OFF + buy 1 get 10% OFF, buy 2 get 20% OFF, buy 3+ get 30% OFF
Baublebar: 30% OFF Holiday + free shipping (code: HOLIDAY30)
Alex and Ani: 20% OFF + Free Shipping (no code necessary)
Aldo: 50% OFF select styles (no code necessary)
Tory Burch: 30% OFF (code: THANKS)
ban.do: 25% OFF everything (code: BFISMYBF)

Home
Bath & Body Works: Buy 3 get 3 FREE on everything (no code necessary)
Pottery Barn: 20% OFF & free shipping (code: GIVETHANKS)
Pottery Barn Kids: 20% OFF & free shipping (code: OHWHATFUN)
West Elm: Free shipping, 15% OFF $100, 20% OFF $200, and more (code: MOREISMORE)
Lulu & Georgia: 15% OFF $250 (code: BLACKFRIYAY15), 20% OFF $500 (code: BLACKFRIYAY20)
Williams-Sonoma: 20% OFF + free fast shipping (code: THANKS)

P.S. What's your favorite online shopping site? Let me know below!
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The Hair Care Edit

November 1, 2016


Hola! Today I thought I'd share with you my hair care routine. I probably don't take care of my hair as much as I should but I do make it a habit to do these few things:

Color: My colorist is amazing! I don't know the exact details of what she does on me other than its a balayage/ombre fusion and I love it! For more information on my colorist, message me on the blog's Facebook page.

Wash: I'm not very picky with what shampoo/conditioner I use. I used to love the Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Shampoo & Conditioner but I haven't seen it in stores for a while. I do make it a habit to use purple shampoo and conditioner at least once a weak to keep my hair from looking brassy. This makes a huge difference in my hair color! I enjoy using the Clairol Shimmer Lights set. Every once in a while I also use a hair mask for deep repair, like Macadamia Natural Oil's Deep Repair Masque. 

Detangle: The longer my hair gets, the more tangled it gets too! To help me deal with this tangled mess I use It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product. It is by far the best detangler I have ever used and its also a heat protectant. The downside: it's so expensive! I still haven't found any other leave-in conditioner that works as well for a cheaper price and trust me I've looked. As soon as I find one I'll let you know! 

Style: On most days, after I wash my hair and detangle it, I use Bumble and bumble's Don't Blow It for it to dry without frizz and perfect air-dried texture. After its almost 3/4 of the way dry, I braid it into a french braid to achieve natural curls. Its so easy to do!  On days when I want more structured curls like the ones in the photo above, I use the 1-1 ½ Inch Remington T|Studio Salon Collection Pearl Digital Ceramic Curling Wand. Another full post on how I curl my hair to follow! 

I hope you find these few tips helpful! Let me know if there's anything you think I should add to my routine! 
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The Wishlist: Sephora

August 10, 2016


It's the middle of the week and besides dreaming about the weekend, I'm also dreaming about these five makeup products! 

1 Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Champagne Splits Shimmering Skin Perfector Mineral Blush Duo Prosecco Pop & Pamplemousse ($38)- If you read my post on The Makeup Bag: Splurge Edition you know I love Becca x Jaclyn Hill's Champagne Pop highlighter! Well, she recently came out with a huge collection of more products and a new highlighter shade! I would love to get my hands on this small palette that includes the new highlighter shade, Prosecco Pop, and a blush, Pamplemousse!

2 Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($23-$38)- I've heard so many good things about this powder! I really prefer loose translucent powder for setting my makeup. It just makes everything set beautifully and look flawless! I'm definitely going to give this a try as soon as my current powders run out! I'll let you all know how it handles oil!

3 Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush Soft Glow Duo ($42)- I'm definitely a lover of blush. The perfect shade can just illuminate your face and make you appear fresh, happy and alive! This looks like the perfect combination of shades to achieve that naturally flushed look! Put looking at the price tag, this is going to be one of those products I'm going to have to see in store and fall in love with before purchasing it.

4 Supergoop! Hello Sunshine Suncare Starter Kit ($15)- I'm running out of my current sunscreen and was looking for a replacement when I spotted this value set! I've been wanting to try the Supergoop! line for a while becuase I've heard great things about it. This kit contains an eye cream, a CC cream, handcream, an everyday sunscreen, and a serum for only $15! It is definitely going in my cart!

5 Sephora Collection Pro Fan Brush #65 ($27)- As a lover of highlight, you'd be surprised to know that I don't own a good fan brush! I'm dying to add this one to my brush collection! It's been hanging around in my shopping cart for a while, just waiting for that moment that I'll say "Screw it! I want it way too bad!" and hit the "Complete Order" button! Come on, I know we've all been there!

What new makeup product have you bought and loved recently? I'm always happy to add your suggestions to my wishlist!
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The Wishlist: Sephora

The Skincare Routine

August 3, 2016

This week’s beauty post is all about skincare! I take skincare seriously. Even though you might think I’m too young to be worried about this, I really believe that skincare should be used to prevent damage rather than waiting to fix damage that’s already begun! Here I’m going to share with you the products I’ve been using for the last couple of years. Do they work? Well I can tell you that I’m the oldest of 5 but when trying to list us in numbers, people never guess me as first! 
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¡Esta semana el post de belleza es todo sobre el cuidado de piel! Yo tomo el cuidado de piel seriamente. Verdaderamente creo que el cuidado de la piel debe usarse para prevenir daño en vez de para arreglar daño que ya ha comenzado. ¡Aquí comparto con ustedes mis productos favoritos! ¿Funcionan? Basta decir que soy la mayor de 5 pero cuando intentan adivinar que numero hacemos, ¡nunca me escogen como la mayor!


Tarte Tarteguard 30 Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($12)- Sunscreen is very important! Although I prefer to use a moisturizer that already includes SPF, the moisturizer I have right now does not so I use this underneath for protection. 

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair® Cream Intense Hydration ($30)- I received this in a Popsugar Must Have Box and love it! The most important thing to prevent wrinkles is moisturizing!

Josie Maran 100 percent Pure Argan Oil Light ($16)- If you've read any of the previous beauty posts you know that I have oily skin, so why do I use an oil? When researching solutions for oily skin, I found that sometimes it is the lack of oil that makes our skin try to produce more. When I learned this, I started to use this oil and noticed a real change!

Sunday Riley Power Couple Duo: Total Transformation Kit ($85)- This product on its own is very expensive ($105) but in this kit and with a discount, I got it at a great price! It is definitely worth the price tag though. I put this on on nights that my skin is feeling tired or problematic and I wake up with plumper skin, looking much better!

CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Overnight Mask ($34.50)- I use this the same as the Luna Night Oil for when my skin needs a little boost. I also love CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Intense For Very Dry To Dry Combination Skin ($39)! It is very important to bring your moisturizer down to your neck!

Dior Crème de Rose Smoothing Plumping Lip Balm ($28)- Worth every penny! Makes my lips nice and smooth!

CLINIQUE Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel ($26)- This is my PMS secret weapon! This zaps and drys zits in a day or two!

Origins GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream ($30)- Eye cream is so important! Eyes are the first to show signs of ageing so it is important to use moisturizer in the morning before applying makeup and at night!

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate ($67)- This is a 100-point reward from Sephora I got after a friend's recommendation. Its actually my second one! I use this in the morning just before applying moisturizer and it has worked wonders on my skin! As you can see, I'm running out so I'm probably going to have to bit the bullet and buy the full size version soon! 
For removing my makeup I use the Simple Micellar Cleansing Water or the Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash (neither pictured).
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July 27, 2016

As promised, this week’s makeup post is all about saving some money while still purchasing quality products (see last week's post here)! There are so many drugstore products that I love and even prefer over higher-end ones! Take mascaras for example: after purchasing a couple of mascaras at Sephora, I realized that they just weren’t worth the money and that I could find equal or better ones at my local drugstore! They best thing about the drugstore is that if you feel intrigued to try something out but don’t end up loving it you’re out maybe just  $10 to $15 at the most instead of $30 to $50! That’s a huge win in my book! I would say the drugstore product I end up testing out the most are lipsticks! I’m always on the hunt for my next favorite! Right now its the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Colors as I’m sure you’ve noticed from my previous posts. What type of product are you constantly trying out from the drugstore?
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Como les había prometido, esta semana el post de maquillaje es sobre comprar productos de calidad a precios más accesibles (vean el post de la semana pasada aquí)! Existen tantos productos en la farmacia que amo y, ¡hasta prefiero sobre algunos productos de más alta calidad! Toma por ejemplo la máscara: luego de comprar varias máscaras en Sephora me di cuenta de que no valían el dinero y que podría encontrar unas iguales o mejores en mi farmacia más cercana. Lo mejor de comprar productos en la farmacia es que si algo te intriga y quieres probarlo pero no termina gustandote solo haz perdido $10 a $15 máximo, ¡en vez de $30 a $50! Yo diría que de los productos que venden en la farmacia, el más que compro para probar son los lápiz labiales. ¡Siempre estoy en la búsqueda de mi nuevo favorito! Ahora mismo son los Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Colors, estoy segura de que lo han notado en mis posts previos. ¿Qué tipo de producto estas constantemente probando de la farmacia? 
Top: Loreal Studio Secrets Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer ($12.99)- This primer is amazing for adding some light to the high points of the face and makes any highlighter you put on top pop!; Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte 24HR Foundation ($12.99)- Love this for when I need a matte look to last all day! 
Middle: Loreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup ($12.99); Loreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation ($16.99)- Love paring this with the Magic Lumi Primer described before!
Bottom:Revlon PhotoReady Insta-Fix Makeup ($13.99)- I used to use the concealer on spots for a quick makeup look but I kept going through each concealer too fast! This gave me more product and would last longer!; Garnier BB Cream Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector ($12.99)- An old classic.
Left: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder ($4.99) Right: Neutrogena Shine Control Powder ($12.99)- My all-time favorite!

Top: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer ($8.99)- The Neutralizer version is great for concealing dark circles!; Revlon PhotoReady Concealer ($10.99); Loreal Brow Stylist Plumper ($8.99)- A drugstore alternative for Benefit's Gimme Brow!
Bottom: Loreal Brow Stylist Definer ($8.99)- Great drugstore alternative for Anastasia's Brow Wiz (but I still prefer the brow wiz!); Milani Brow Fix Kit ($8.99)- This is the first brow product I bought! I love that it comes with a good brush, tweezers, and a highlight shade!
Top: Rimmel Natural Bronzer ($4.99); Rimmel Kate Sculpting and Highlighting Kit ($6.99)- I've been using this almost everyday since I got it!
Bottom: Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush ($11.99); Milani Baked Blush ($8.49)- Amazingly similar to the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush!


Top: Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow ($7.99)- Fell in love with this when trying to recreate Adele's Send My Love music video!; Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo Eyeshadow ($6.99); Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner ($4.49)
Bottom: Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner ($2.99)- An amazing liquid eyeliner for under $5, yes please!; Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner ($9.99)
Top: Maybelline Volume Express The Rocket Mascara ($6.99); Maybelline Full & Soft Thick & Healthy Waterproof Mascara ($7.99)- This is a great mascara if you like to go bare faced to the beach/pool but with just some mascara on!; L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Volume Building Mascara ($8.49)
Bottom: Volume Express Falsies Big Eyes Mascara ($7.99); CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara ($7.99); Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara ($8.99)- You can probably tell I love the Maybelline mascaras! They're pretty much all amazing but this is my favorite of the moment!
Top: Loreal Colour Riche Collection Exclusive Lipcolour in Blake's Red ($8.99)- Amazing, amazing matte red color!; Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain ($9.99); Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss ($9.99)- Love the Statement Nude and Bare Attraction colors!
Middle: Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick-Kate Moss Collection ($5.49)- #11 is the best ever red color I've seen on anybody!; Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Color ($8.99)- I already own 4 colors and love them all! (Flirtation, Devotion, Addiction, Passion)
Bottom: Loreal Colour Riche La Lacque Lip Pen ($9.99); Rimmel Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner ($6.99)
NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray ($7.99)- I can spray this on just after I've finished my makeup and it gives a nice dewy look that lasts all day without looking oily OR I can spray my face midday for a quick refresh! 

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