Add color to life.
The experts insist and so do we: take advantage of these days of being at home to organize and take care of yourself. While we long to go out and eat spring in the streets, we can go preparing the pantone that will make us feel a high spirits almost immediately.
This is a good time to clean and sanitize our brushes, order the shelves of the closet and also to review what products we have, which ones we are missing... and those that we are very excited to incorporate into our collection.
Surely we have a lot of eyeshadow palettes that we have never dared to use, how about we spend some time practicing with them? Pouring creativity into makeup brushes may be the best way to put a good face on bad weather, or at least have a fun time!
We have taken a look at the top news in terms of makeup to inspire us and find ideas, and here is our wish list for the next few weeks.
A nourishing, light and cheerful lipstick
Lancôme has reformulated L'Absolu Mademoiselle Balm (€33) with the aim that we can find a tone that perfectly suits our mood and skin tone. It is available in ten new colors (nine shades plus a limited edition), ranging from light pink to deep burgundy through vibrant orange, all translucent shades that reveal fresh lips, with color and volume.
Bonuses: Contains a refreshing mint extract and sweet vanilla fragrance.
The most Traveler: To celebrate this color with a natural and slightly iridescent effect, the brand is more Parisian than ever in its new campaign, starring model Taylor Hill and influencer Lena Simonne through the streets of the French capital.
A dose of glamor (in powder form) never hurts.
A highlighter that is the height of glamor
The fourth generation of the Lauder saga, Danielle Lauder, has created the Act IV collection, inspired by classic Hollywood. With the backing of Estée Lauder, this firm – extraordinary and difficult to find, except in exclusive temples of beauty such as Laconicum – has created some illuminating compact powders, Spotlight Highlighter (€56), which are flattering under any light (even dim) and in any situation. They are smooth as a cream and its pearlescent lavender and honey tones create a marbled effect that leaves skin luminous with a touch of warmth. It can be mixed with the usual blush or applied with a brush on the cheekbones, Cupid's bow, on the lip and on the bridge of the nose.
Bonuses: As Laconicum warns, it is a precious object, perfect for makeup fetishists.
The most Traveler: It is pure Californian trend, what better injection of spirit than this? It launched on January 8 in Los Angeles and is a limited edition available while supplies last.
Don't hold back: it's time to dare.
Haute couture eyeshadow
Fashion announces the tone of the coming seasons and the palettes determine the color, also the one that we will wear on our face. An all-over coral outfit, a fitted emerald jacket, a flowing purple blouse... Givenchy is committed to reflecting the fashion shows in our eyes with Le 9, a palette of 9 intense colors (€63.50), to a bold look inspired by the Maison's latest iconic pieces. It is available in different finishes: matte, satin, glossy and metallic.
Bonuses: Don't be scared by the intensity of the pigment. The palette is created to satisfy smoking queens and novices alike. Its formula contains less talc and more pigment, and it is very easy to apply: it glides exceptionally thanks to its texture that does not come off or move.
The most Traveler: Marathon days, endless party nights, transoceanic trips, we do not fear you! These shadows ensure 12 hours of duration without losing intensity.
There are cosmetic products that are cult objects.
A cult object for the dressing table
A few weeks ago this communication was launched and the beauty world was turned upside down. Hermès announced that orange turned into red... Rouge Hermès (€62) was born, the first incursion of the French house in the world of makeup. We could talk here about its exceptional range of colors or the concept, but, like everything they touch, it is pure art worth experiencing for yourself. And this, they warn, is only the first chapter of a holistic, sustainable and artistic vision, that even invites us to modify our relationship with our aesthetics and our way of seeing the world.
The bonus: The refillable lipsticks contain soothing white mulberry extract and a fragrance signed by their head nose, Christine Nagel. Pantone is simply spectacular.
The most Traveler: Hermès is characterized by his love of craftsmanship, which we share. You will not be able to stop caressing the orange box that contains the product.
The good weather is coming and the skin asks for lighter textures.
A cushion that covers and refreshes the face
This is the first that Dolce & Gabbana Beauty has launched, Preciouskin Perfect Finish Cushion Foundation SPF30, with a serum texture (contains 60% water) that blends perfectly with the skin (€75). Is about a compact foundation with a natural and light finish, whose packaging has an extra-fine mesh so you don't overdo it when applying it. The effect is 'second skin' and, as it hydrates, it is pleasant and soothing. It also has a duo of polymers that create a film helping to blur imperfections.
The bonus: Contains natural ingredients – hyaluronic acid, black fig extract, olive oil – and protects against UV rays, pollution and environmental damage.
The most Traveler: If you haven't yet tried the benefits of this makeup format, ideal for travelers and urbanites, you're already late.
Spark your creativity with the makeup brush.
A 'chromotherapeutic' case
We can transform our gaze and, without a doubt, our state of mind, through seemingly simple gestures. This is the philosophy behind Eye Color Magic Luxury Palettes (€54), a range of eyeshadows in which Charlotte Tilbury has poured everything she has learned about color for decades, including the lessons of her father, the artist Lance Tilbury. The makeup guru has conducted research with artists, experts in color theory and psychologists to bring us these four new palettes full of light and optimism. Flashes of gold, jewel green and bright blue are all about bringing out our euphoria (or Euphoria, speaking of trends, check out this series for ideas...).
Bonuses: It is easy to choose the right shades and they are also simple to use. Simply, choose those with which you feel like playing and dare. Makeup can empower the world!
The most Traveler: Tilbury spent her childhood “surrounded by the magical vivid hues of Ibiza”, so she has always been instinctively drawn to colour. Are you up for a bit of Ibizan joy?
The Namibian desert inspires Chanel's color palette this season.
A very traveling collection
Chanel's makeup and color designer, Lucia Pica, is used to getting inspiration for her work in those beautiful places in the world that she visits. In the case of the new Desert Dream spring collection, she brought back from her trip to Namibia an unreal feeling, “like that of memories”, that took shape in her palette for this season. Pica captured a series of images that seem modified by an Instagram filter, although in truth it was the very light of this ancient desert.
Bonuses: It is a complete collection, with lipsticks, powders, pencils... and of course, Le Vernis nail lacquers (€27).
The most Traveler: In Namibia, Pica was fascinated by the warm and changing textures. In her personal album, the serenity of the desert was transformed into a narcotic mauve, surrounded by toasted dunes and stones that shimmered, changing in the sun into infinite pinks, purples, peaches...
Rock inspiration, also in your bag.
a touch of rock
Connoisseurs of beauty are well aware of Yves Saint Laurent's Rouge Volupté range, an emblematic product that the house launched in 2008 with a formula that combines color and treatment. This season, YSL launches a version of it, Rock'N Shine (€36.50), that makes us feel a rush typical of Bowie's music. During application, its silver star at the heart of the bar, made up of eucalyptus extract glitter, provides a dazzling shine. To its 16 shades there are now 6 more, such as No. 5 Rocking Coral, a fusion of pink and orange that Tom Pecheux, international creative director, has chosen for Kaia Gerber's look in the campaign.
Bonuses: Each tone can be used alone or layered on top of any other, ready to play?
The most Traveler: These lipsticks are designed for those who want to give their image a particular energy. The objective? Create a state of mind that is transmitted directly in your smile. If you're looking for inspiration, take a look at the campaign: Gerber has been photographed by the avant-garde David Sims.
The world of makeup is now also eco and sustainable.
a vegan product
Doing things well gives a lot of morale. Since it has landed in Spain, we have been staunch fans of Bare Minerals, a firm that reminds us that less is more and that we should apply only what is good for us on our bodies, not a single hair more! They have now released the first completely vegan lipstick, made with minerals and with the minimum of ingredients. Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick (€24) is creamy and saturated and nourishes the lips thanks to natural botanical ingredients: 76%, some sustainably sourced. Significantly improves dryness in one week, without unnecessary additives like parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, or mineral oils.
Bonuses: Not because it is treating, this product stops offering a rich and tempting color. Offering 25 nature-inspired shades, from earthy nudes to berry reds, each inspired by the healing powers of natural minerals, crystals and gemstones, and infused with the natural essence of prickly pear and açaí.
The most Traveler: Its composition makes us travel: it includes cold-pressed European sea buckthorn fruit oil with omega, Mediterranean olive oil and antioxidant-rich Moroccan pomegranate extract to hydrate, nourish and replenish lips.
There are packagings that fix our day.
Lots of humor
One of the favorite brands of makeup fans is, without a doubt, Benefit. What a rush it gives to go through its corners, if just taking a look at the packaging changes your mood! In 2001, the American firm created its first box of powders: the iconic Hoola sun powder (€37.95, available at Sephora), roasted and finely ground and dull, which they became one of the fastest ways to get a good face (and without leaving home). Since then, they have not stopped trying to tempt us with similar versions and shades of good vibes packed in a cardboard box.
The bonus: Their smooth, blendable, matte-finish formula has sold a box every 13 seconds around the world, and over the years they've grown their family of products with new shades, mini sizes, and even their own brush.
The most Traveler: They say it themselves: "Spring has arrived and our cheeks know it, they need to travel to idyllic places full of adventures, even from home." Teleport to the Caribbean with Hoola, San Francisco with Galifornia, or peach fields with Georgia.
Niche products, a wardrobe background.
A niche ally
You may not yet know about the makeup brand Nilens Jord, created in 1982 by Lars Jacobsson, but you should, especially if you have sensitive skin. The Danish firm offers you to brighten up your eyes with Baked Mineral Eyeshadow Nature (€40), a combination of shades to mix. Light colors, with a discreet shine, serve to highlight the interior of the eyes and the brow bone; the darkest can be used to line the eyelid. If you're looking for more pigmentation, you can wet the brush or sponge applicator.
The bonus: Nilens Jord formulations do not contain essential oils, parabens or perfumes, and are always extremely respectful of the skin.
The most Traveler: The name of the Danish firm, which you can find in pharmacies and parapharmacies, is inspired by the ancient Egyptians, since the founder was fascinated by the cosmetic world of this civilization.
Pink is always a good idea.
The brooch: la vie en rose
Another of the make-up totems, MAC, bets in its latest release to put a soft filter on life, like a pink veil. Its Powder Kiss collection includes a liquid lipstick (€25.50) that provides immediate 10-hour hydration, with a soft matte finish and a blurring effect, and an eyeshadow (€20) with ultra-creamy texture that glides over the eyelids, with covering color and a soft matte texture, also blurred effect. This new release includes Soft-Focus filter technology to provide smudge-proof pigment in the lipstick and a Cream Matrix pressed powder formula for a fast, blendable glide of shadow.
The bonus: The product gives us a comfortable sensation of lightness and does not crack.
The most Traveler: The next time (oh, how much you want) that you have to spend time down in an airport, come to the MAC stand. Its experts will make you become a fan of the firm, if you are not already.