Make Up

By: Amanda Padilla Shape: Round This means that the face looks full. It is just as long as it is wide with it being widest at the cheekbones. Jawline and forehead have the same width. Makeup Technique...

By: Cat Juan-Ledesma They say that our eyes are the windows to our soul and a few us are given bigger windows than others. Here are some makeup tips to help make those peepers open up a little more to...

By: Amanda Padilla I used to use tinted brow gel as a finishing touch on the brows of all my clients. All the other make up artists were doing it too. There was this one really popular, high-end, go-t...

By: Cat Juan-Ledesma We all want fuller lashes and we often invest in every type of mascara under the sun in the hopes of achieving those fluttering eyes we all crave. But did you know that your eyeli...

By: Xeng Zulueta Hailed as the holy grail of all face palettes, so I was determined to seek the truth! First off, this palette isn’t cheap so I’m going to break it down to you so you know ...

  By: Yciar Castillo   Half of the fun in doing make up is being able to play with different colors. There is no reason to be afraid of using out-of-the-box shades – you just have to remem...

  By: Cat Juan-Ledesma With a warm olive base to their skin and a glow that comes from just the tiniest amount of sun, morenas are blessed with a beautiful skin color that can work with almost any vi...

By: Alyanna Martinez Are there times when you feel like your daily makeup routine and look has you stuck in the same boring rut day in and day out? Spice things up every now and then and you might eve...

By: Cat Juan-Ledesma If you’re a fan of Urban Decay’s Naked Palette (and really who isn’t), you might recall that it used to come with an eye pencil that they later switched for a brush. Well, m...

By: Cat Juan-Ledesma I only discovered the importance of having well groomed brows to frame your face later on in life. Like any late bloomer, I am now obsessed with my discovery and make sure that my...

By: Xeng Zulueta When it comes to lipsticks I prefer matte and semi matte textures. Anything that looks and feels sticky is just icky. Matte and semi matte lipsticks look more timeless, plus it stays ...

By: Amanda Padilla One of my favorite things about being a writer for Calyxta is that I get to test out new products. I was truly happy with the primer stashed in my make up kit so I was not on the lo...

By: Amanda Padilla Powder: This type of blush is the most common because it is so easy to use. It’s suitable for all skin types. If you have oily skin, this type of blush is your best option. Stay w...