Makeup Guides

Practical guides to choosing makeup, preparing for an event and comparing products for the finish you want.

Close view of a makeup look with glossy pink lips

Updated 2026-10-18

How to Choose Your Wedding Lipstick: Color, Finish and Touch-Ups

Compare lip colors with your complete makeup, check how they feel to wear and make a simple plan for wedding-day touch-ups.

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Warm eyeshadow and pink lipstick photographed with the eyes closed

Updated 2026-10-18

How to Prepare for a Makeup Appointment at Home

Arrange the workspace, access and timing for a mobile makeup appointment in Medellín, whether you are getting ready at home, a hotel or the office.

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How to Choose Your Foundation Shade and Undertone

Updated 2026-10-11

How to Choose Your Foundation Shade and Undertone

Compare shades on your face, check the finish and choose foundation that blends with your skin without relying on the name on the bottle.

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What to Pack in a Wedding or Event Makeup Touch-Up Kit

Updated 2026-10-11

What to Pack in a Wedding or Event Makeup Touch-Up Kit

Pack a small bag with the lip and complexion products you will actually use, and agree with your artist on how to refresh your look.

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The 7 Best Foundations for Humid Climate (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 7 Best Foundations for Humid Climate (2026)

The foundations that truly survive Medellín's heat and humidity, tested by a professional makeup artist at real events lasting 8+ hours.

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The 6 Best Heat and Humidity-Proof Mascaras (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Heat and Humidity-Proof Mascaras (2026)

The mascaras that won't run even through wedding tears, tested in Medellín's humid climate by a professional makeup artist.

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The 6 Best Long-Lasting Lipsticks (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Long-Lasting Lipsticks (2026)

Lipsticks that survive dinner, kisses, and 8 hours of partying, tested by a professional makeup artist at real events in Medellín.

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The 6 Best Primers for Oily Skin in Humid Climate (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Primers for Oily Skin in Humid Climate (2026)

The best primer for oily skin isn't the one with the biggest promises; it's the one that survives Medellín's humidity. I tested all 6 of these on real clients at real 8+ hour events.

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The best under-eye concealer: 6 that actually work on Colombian skin tones (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The best under-eye concealer: 6 that actually work on Colombian skin tones (2026)

The under-eye concealers that truly brighten dark circles without creasing or turning grey, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín on real clients through 8+ hour days.

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The 6 best translucent setting powders for humid weather and zero flashback (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 best translucent setting powders for humid weather and zero flashback (2026)

The best translucent setting powder picks to lock your makeup down in Medellín's humidity without ghost-face flashback in photos, tested by a professional makeup artist at real 8+ hour events.

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The 6 best makeup setting sprays for heat, humidity and 8h+ parties (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 best makeup setting sprays for heat, humidity and 8h+ parties (2026)

Looking for the best makeup setting spray that actually survives a long party? These are the ones I trust as a professional makeup artist working in Medellín's real humidity, tested at real events.

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The 6 Best Blushes for Tan Latina Skin (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Blushes for Tan Latina Skin (2026)

The cream and powder blushes that actually show up on medium and tan skin tones, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín's humid climate at real events lasting 8+ hours.

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The 6 Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Events and Quinceañeras (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Events and Quinceañeras (2026)

The best eyeshadow palettes with true pigmentation and staying power, tested by a professional makeup artist at real quinceañeras and 8-hour-plus events in Medellín's humid climate.

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The 6 Best Waterproof Eyeliners (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Waterproof Eyeliners (2026)

The best waterproof eyeliner for wedding tears, humidity and hooded eyes, tested by a professional makeup artist at real 8+ hour events in Medellín.

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The 6 Best Highlighter Makeup Picks That Photograph Beautifully (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Highlighter Makeup Picks That Photograph Beautifully (2026)

The best highlighter makeup isn't the one that sparkles in the store mirror: it's the one that reads as glowing skin on camera. I tested these 6 as a professional makeup artist at real shoots and events in Medellín, flash included.

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The 6 Best Makeup Brushes and Sponges (2026): Pro Quality vs Budget

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Makeup Brushes and Sponges (2026): Pro Quality vs Budget

The makeup brushes and blending sponges actually worth buying in Colombia, tested by a professional makeup artist on hundreds of faces and 8-hour-plus events in Medellín's real climate.

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The 6 Best Tinted Sunscreens for Daily Wear in Colombia (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Tinted Sunscreens for Daily Wear in Colombia (2026)

The best tinted sunscreen picks for Medellín's climate, tested by a professional makeup artist on real clients: office days, meetings, camera, and full days under this sun.

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The 6 Best Eyebrow Products for Full, Natural Brows (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Eyebrow Products for Full, Natural Brows (2026)

Pencils, gels, pomades and powders that fill brows without looking drawn on, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín's humid climate and at real events lasting 8+ hours.

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The 6 Best False Lashes for Weddings and Events (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best False Lashes for Weddings and Events (2026)

The best false lashes and individual lashes for weddings and events, from natural to glam, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín's humid climate and at real 8-plus-hour events.

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The 6 Best Lip Liners for Defined, Long-Lasting Lips (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Lip Liners for Defined, Long-Lasting Lips (2026)

The best lip liner picks in nude and rosy tones for a defined outline that lasts for hours, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín's humid climate at real events.

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The 6 Best Cream Bronzers and Cream Contour for a Natural Warm Sculpt (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Cream Bronzers and Cream Contour for a Natural Warm Sculpt (2026)

The best cream bronzer for medium to tan skin, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín's humid heat, on real clients and events lasting 8+ hours.

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The 6 Best BB Creams and Skin Tints for a Natural Base (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best BB Creams and Skin Tints for a Natural Base (2026)

The best BB cream and skin tint for a lightweight, natural everyday base, tested by a professional makeup artist in the heat and humidity of Medellín.

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The 6 Best Lip Glosses and Lip Oils, Non-Sticky, for Lasting Shine (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Lip Glosses and Lip Oils, Non-Sticky, for Lasting Shine (2026)

The best lip gloss doesn't feel like glue, doesn't dry out, and keeps its shine for hours. Here are the 6 I use and recommend, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín's humid heat.

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The 6 Best Makeup Removers and Micellar Waters for Long-Wear and Waterproof Makeup (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Makeup Removers and Micellar Waters for Long-Wear and Waterproof Makeup (2026)

The best makeup remover for taking off long-wear foundation and waterproof makeup without wrecking your skin, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín's humid climate.

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The 6 Best Color Correctors for Latina Skin (2026)

Updated 2026-07-07

The 6 Best Color Correctors for Latina Skin (2026)

The best color corrector for dark circles, redness and dullness on Latina skin, tested by a professional makeup artist in Medellín's real climate at events lasting 8+ hours.

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