Myths and truths about makeup

"How lucky for some … I don't even have time to put on makeup"

The best 'zasca' to this sister-in-law who lets you loose this would be something like: "It's not time, it's skill." And that's true! Not only are you capable of makeup without a mirror, you are also capable of showing your best face with just a few touches of blush, glitter and eyeliner in the purest style of Meghan Markle.

"Makeup? Sorry, I'm a feminist"

Ahem , darling, you don't have to stop waxing, throwing your lipstick away, or saying goodbye to heels to defend equality. Precisely feminism should promote the individual capacity of each woman to feel good about herself. Verdict: If painting your lips red gives you 'super powers', go for it! Have you seen how radiant Leticia is? You know!

"You cannot highlight everything, choose between eyes and lips"

It's like a makeup maxim … that you can skip as long as you do it with some balance! And if you don't believe it, pay attention to how actress Jennifer Lawrence enhanced her eyes with bronze shadows and her lips in brown at the previous Oscars gala. Bravo, JLaw!

"The eyeliner makes the eyes appear smaller"

We are talking about an element that hardens the features and that, if you do not know how to handle it, can become your worst enemy in the blink of an eye. Avoid using it only in the water line. If you don't want your "Bardot look" attempt to drift into something more Amy Winehouse-esque, go for a fine brush with a black or dark shadow (easier to correct) or check out this video.

"Whoops! I do not wear makeup, I do not like to go as a door "

"Whoops! I don't wear makeup, I don't like to go like a door

A splash of color is fine. The problem appears when your hand goes away with the brush, and for example, Selena Gomez's fake tan at the Met gala. Repeat with us: "Less is more." Anyway, if you want to paint your lips red, olé you! Of course, remember, try to find the balance in your makeup.

"With makeup you will get wrinkles"

It is true that it gets old … as long as you do not remove your makeup or do it correctly! British journalist Anne Pursglove decided to sleep for 30 days in a row without removing makeup and the result of the study speaks for itself: not having good hygiene ages up to 10 years. Use a cleansing milk, gel (without soap) or micellar water and a toner that suits your skin type.

"False eyelashes? You are going to drop yours! "

Catherine, this interests you: False eyelashes are no longer what they were (read: a human converter on Nancys). The latest in this type of lashes has a natural result and lasts up to four weeks. In addition, it is 100% customizable, since you can choose the type and number of eyelashes that best frame your gaze and, above all, that do not damage yours.

"GOOD makeup costs a fortune"

Lie! And if you don't take our word for it, this super selection of bases for less than € 20 is sure to leave you speechless. Psst, psst, do you know the Fenty Beauty line that Rihanna has created? As she has said herself, it is aimed at women around the world under the slogan of "you should never wear makeup out of obligation, or give the impression of wearing a uniform. Enjoy the freedom to catch new opportunities on the fly, to take risks, of daring to try something new or different. ”Amen, Riri.

"Watch out for stains"

Make no mistake, the number one enemy of blemish and wrinkle-free skin is … drum roll … the sun! So regardless of whether you wear makeup or not, put on sunscreen. And be careful that the order of the factors DOES alter the product: Put on the cream first, then the protector and, then, the makeup. You can also get a base with sun protection. Plus you can pretend like Rosie and put on a cap, clever girl!

"Dark circles appear with mascara"

"With the mascara dark circles appear"

This can be true (of the good) if you do not remove your makeup correctly. This is because during the night, the pigments of the mask can end up falling and staining the skin, which we remember that in this area it is very fine and delicate and is damaged very easily.

"TO-TWO lipsticks are toxic"

A study from the University of California (USA) set off alarms by detecting worrying levels of toxic metals in a study on lipstick. Considering that this same research states that 24 mg of makeup is ingested per day (and up to 87 mg if lipstick is reapplied), take a look at the composition of your lipstick.

PHOTO: Marilyn Monroe for Julien's Auctions

"The best thing is to always go to face washed"

False. We insist, if you want to put the brush aside, you can! What is a mortal sin is to go outside without moisturizer or sun protection. So if you want to score a Cindy Crawford, when you get out of bed, go straight to the bathroom for your creams.

"The blush never looks natural"

We don't know if Kirsten has put on makeup in the taxi on a bumpy Bridget Jones road or if she is disguised as Heidi, but what is clear is that she has gone (and a lot) with the tone and the amount of blush. The best thing when applying this product is to do it on the manzanita, the upper part of the cheek, so you will get a nice blush. Ah! And before you hit with the brush, sprinkle it in the air to remove excess powder.

"Nutricosmetics? That's useless …"

False and refusal. In fact, supplementation has been included in the pyramid of healthy eating prepared by the Spanish Society of Community Nutrition (SENC). Collagen, vitamin D, iron … there are supplements of all kinds! Consult an expert to help you choose the one that best suits you and give a hand to your beauty and health from within. Actress Natalie Portman, for example, has confessed to taking iron supplements.

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Discover more makeup that looks like something out of Halloween night … you are not the only one who from time to time messes up when going through "sheet metal and paint"!

If putting on makeup is part of your morning routine and you don't even go out without your beauty survival kit , surely more than once you have heard phrases ranging from the typical “Oops! with so much makeup you are going to 'turn off' your skin "to others of the most alarmist as" But how do you paint your lips! They are toxic! ”. Clara comes to the rescue to disprove the myths and, above all, so that you know how to answer and leave the neighbors, 'friends', sisters-in-law and coworkers speechless with too much desire to have an opinion …

Express test to know if you are a "make up victim"

How much do you spend on makeup? A study carried out by the Constanza Business & Protocol School affirms that each Spanish invests 20.67 euros in makeup per year. Yes, we know, this figure is surely well below your annual budget, but it is a guide … Can you guess in which countries the toiletry bags with more expensive products are located? In Sweden, England, Australia, Japan and, of course, in neighboring France, Oh Mon Dieu!
Is your "painting corner" in chaos? If anyone who sees your dresser can think that a tornado just hit, that's a sign that you have more products than you have. Put order! We are not going to put ourselves in Marie Kondo mode, but we are going to do your beauty space a great favor with this recommendation from the most practical organizers that you will want to have as soon as you see them. PS: Remember that beauty products have an expiration date, clean up!

Red alert! If for you, red is not "just red", but covers a number of shades ranging from Russian Red (M · A · C) to 999 (Dior) through Le Rouge (YSL), among others, Be careful! Your extensive knowledge of pantone gives you away, how many lipsticks do you have, miss?
Do you always wear makeup? On the beach, in the gym, in the supermarket … You need a beauty detox . But that does not mean that you throw your mascara and lipstick out the window, all you have to do is know how to use them in the true style of the "No Make Up" movement.

Movement "No Make Up"

Cara Delevingne, Alicia Keys, Megan Fox, Cindy Crawford, Taylor Swift and Salma Hayek are just some of the celebs who have parked the brush and joined the No Make Up movement . The goal is to be commended: to claim feminine beauty beyond stereotypes.

Putting your grain of sand in this revolution in a natural key is easier than you think, and no, you don't have to leave home with your "face washed". The key is to apply makeup in a very (VERY) subtle way, just enough to blur certain symptoms of fatigue and blemishes. The motto is to hide, not to cover or want to change! Why? Because we are proud of who we are!

By María Gijón Moreno