“I’ve always wanted to have my own brand, and since I grew up in Puerto Rico and have spent a lot of my life at the beach, I thought I’d start with swimwear. But then I decided to start with swimwear. I started working at a jewelry company and learned how to create my own designs. I am inspired by the ocean, sand, and shells, but there was a piece I wanted for myself that I couldn’t find anywhere else. hand Disiembre Vaintinueve started.we became known for sun necklace—I have a bit of an obsession with sunsets. In fact, I’ve seen a lot of people wearing this when going out at night.
It’s so hot in Puerto Rico that it’s hard to go out. You need to plan carefully what you will do with your hair and what you will wear so that you are comfortable. A night out for me usually means going to a bar. I’m not interested in fancy places. In San Juan, La Placita de Santurce, but it’s a bit too touristy, so I try to avoid it. Calle Loiza and Calle Serra are streets with many bars, all within walking distance. This is a place that locals frequent, but if you don’t speak Spanish, the bartender will know you’re not from here.i love this little bar La Cilleria. They play very good music – if you want to request a song they will play too – but it’s very small so you can’t go with too many people. Oh, and there’s hookah too.It can get a little wild there, so if you want a colder night, go to La Disquera. They have a lot of vinyl. There is a place called Loiza Street. rooftop garden. It’s on the rooftop, so you can enjoy delicious drinks.
skin care
All skin care products I use are recommended by dermatologists. She honestly doesn’t always know what she’s doing, but if she tells me to do it, I do it. So when I get ready for makeup, I always reach for the same three products from hers. Alastin Restorative Skin Complex, Alastin Ultra Light Moisturizerand SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment Lightweight Moisturizer. Hydration is always the goal. The same can be said for my body. I’m always in the sun so it can get a little dry.of Vaseline Intensive Care Nourishing Moisture Lotion very good. It makes my skin look so glowing and so full.I like to layer it for extra shine Bahazen Coco Glow Body Glow Oily. Someone gave it to me recently for my birthday. It has a wonderful scent like coconut and pineapple. It smells like a walking pina colada, in a good way. [Laughs]
compensate
Primer is a must in Puerto Rico. Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer That’s excellent. Makeup doesn’t come off at all. If you forget to apply it, wash your face and try again. I don’t care if I’m late.
I like to mix Drunk Elephant’d D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops with House Labo Triclone Skin Tech Foundation—I’m using Shade 200 light medium neutral— especially if I’m a little tan. The foundation is very light on the skin and doesn’t require a lot of weight, so it doesn’t feel cakey. There are zero complaints. For bronzer, Makeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick in Moderate. I like to wear it on my forehead and sometimes around my neck. To be honest, I don’t know if I’m using it correctly, but I think it can be used if it looks good. [Laughs]
Apply blush to your cheeks, under your eyes, and forehead to create a tanned look. When I go to the beach, I get color there, so I’m always trying to recreate that look. For example, you want to look like you just left the beach, took a bath, and just walked out. Patrick Ta’s Major Headlines Crème & Powder Blush Duo in she is blushing It is my favorite. I actually like blending it with concealer. Most of the time, I only use concealer to hide my blemishes, but if I’m going to a club or have a long night, I might use more concealer.What I found on my journey to find the best is Makeup with Mario’s Surreal Skin Awakening Concealer. It’s very creamy and doesn’t wrinkle.I’m using shade 200 light medium neutral. Next, set it with powder. Patrick Tars Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo.I usually have she is sculpted around it.After that I like Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder in the shade 1 fair Around the T-zone and mouth.
Too Faced’s Better Than Chocolate Eyeshadow Palette There are many bronze colors. For matte shades, use a brush, but if you want to add a shimmery shade, use your fingers. Because you can get more product that way. I also like using shadows as eyeliners. I usually find that it works better and lasts longer than actual eyeliner.I really like it Huda Beauty Lifeliner If you want your eyes to pop more.
I love wonder skin lip tint in the shade Lovely. It’s blue, but when you take it off it leaves the most natural stain. I bought 3 of the same color and they were very good. You don’t have to apply lipstick afterwards, but I like to apply lipstick over it. Make up for ever brow, eye and lip liner in the shade caffeine everywhere. It’s actually the same color as my lips. I like to contour and then fill in the middle, it makes it look very plump.then i add dior lip glow oil in 20 mahogany above.If it’s not nearby, I’ll grab it clarins lip comfort oil shimmer in honey.
Since I got microblading two years ago, I no longer pluck or touch my eyebrows at all, so to be honest, I often forget to trim them when I go out.But if I were to use something, it would be Makeup Revolution Soap Styler Stick Brush them up a little.
Yves Saint Laurent Rush Crash in brown without inhibitions This is my go-to mascara. The brown color makes his eyes look bigger and the brush really lengthens his lashes and makes them look very long. It’s not waterproof, but I wore it to the beach and it didn’t wash away.
and, One/Size On Till Dawn Setting Spray It’s like concrete in your face. It may seem harsh, but it’s wonderful. Nothing is off. When I go out and come home, I look the same.
scent
I’ve been going back and forth between the two perfumes lately.jo malone’s scarlet poppy It’s very soft and comfortable. If I want something stronger, I choose Carolina Herrera’s. good girl blush. This is also a warm floral, but with vanilla mixed in. It’s really long lasting.
nail
I’m very basic when it comes to clothing, so I’m very particular about my nails. Keeshla Marie in Intas Nail & Hair Studio execute them perfectly. I used to use square chips, but lately I’ve been using almonds. I get tired of the same design, so I often change it up. On my 30th birthday at the end of December, French manicure with plenty of colored crystals.
hair
Puerto Rico is humid so my hair gets really big. I’m trying to work with it so it creates little waves for a lived-in, messy look. Conair Infiniti PRO 1″ to 1/2″ Curling Wand–Even if you iron it, it will never work.I let it dry first Dyson supersonic hair dryer. Color Wows Dream Coat Super Natural Spray is also very helpful, but if you run into me on a night out, you’ll see me constantly touching my hair and trying to fix it. [Laughs] Humidity is no joke. ”
—As told by Dice Vedra
Photo by Quique Cabanillas, Puerto Rico, January 15, 2024
