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Queen Letizia, monarchy obliges, is always the target of the spotlight wherever she goes. For his official role, of course, and for his support for multiple social causes, for which he is "a brutal and powerful speaker", as APRAMP declared to YO DONA when the sovereign consort turned 50 years old – the Association for the Prevention, Reintegration and Care of Prostituted Women is one of those that actively supports, as well as the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) or the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases (FEDER).

Her looks also attract attention, no doubt. From her, in fashion key, her constant support for Spanish design is analyzed, both to great names, such as Moisés Nieto and Teresa Helbig or, more in her beginnings, Felipe Varela, as well as to smaller brands (to mention only a handful of the last ones she has worn: from Cayro Woman to Cho Atelier, passing through garments of the Inditex group, with Massimo Dutti in the lead). The Queen's taste for repeating garments and outfits, preaching by example, does not go unnoticed.

Queen Letizia in beauty

If we talk about beauty, we will say that it is in the background with respect to clothes, for the simple fact that it is quite clear that Queen Letizia knows what favors her most, and does not usually experiment excessively with hairstyles or makeup.

Apart from that lock of gray hair that has become one of her hallmarks 'beauty' since 2019, the Queen has had some great hair successes throughout her career, such as the bubble ponytail, the bob cut with which she surprised at an awards ceremony in 2015, the rock hairstyle with toupee of the Mariano de Cavia 2016 or the ponytail with bow of Arco 2019. Beyond these, it is faithful to its long hair with some front layer and low buns.

We also know that Queen Letizia is very concerned about skin care and that she does not skip the sun protection especially on the face (hence it is always free of spots and looks hydrated, with light, well cared for), which suggests that that tan that looks all year round and that allows her to show golden legs and arms even in the icy months is 'fault' of a Perfect application of self-tanners and illuminators.

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How Queen Letizia puts on makeup

General analysis completed, let's talk about Queen Letizia's makeup, the one that allows her to always look her best version and that, despite not grabbing headlines like her clothes, is a guarantee that the public always sees her well.

To discuss her style and makeup tricks, we spoke with professional makeup artist Rebeca Pulido, dedicated to image consulting since 2005. Before going into detail, Pulido reflects in general on how Queen Letizia puts on makeup, describing her looks as very European, "where the protagonists are always the eyes". In fact, "the contouring of the skin does not stand out too much or excessively enhance the facial volumes, the skin goes simple and tries to avoid excesses," continues the makeup artist.

Rebeca Pulido's comment is not trivial, and there are great differences (always speaking in very general terms) between how Americans and Europeans make up. On the other side of the pond, the very ornate skins and the practice of a sometimes excessive contouring, very Kardashians, is the usual tonic, in front of a beautiful skin, but natural, which is more of the taste 'from here'.

This same issue was underlined by makeup artist Violette (Paris, 1984), creative director of Guerlain's makeup since 2021, in a meeting with YO DONA. "I like the foundation to be natural, light and well melted with the skin and I am against contouring, that so widespread on the other side of the ocean," she said. He insisted: "The Europeans do not usually adopt this practice in pursuit of greater freshness and naturalness and I say to the Americans ... "You don't need contouring!"

And preciselythis line of French and European makeup is the one that the Queen seems to follow in the opinion of Rebeca Pulido.

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Queen Letizia's makeup tricks: what do you do to your eyes?

It is seen in all the royal appearances and is corroborated by Rebeca Pulido, "the eyes are always protagonists of her makeup, changing the intensity depending on the act she attends".

The makeup artist emphasizes that "her great secret is to wear the is the water line always made up", something to keep in mind and a trick worthy of being 'stolen' from Her Majesty because "it highlights the depth of the look"

"It has evolved from the thin greenish line to a more intense one, in brown and reddish tones, as the trend marks in the street, and well blurred outwards," says Pulido.

Beyond this expert detail, the expert points out that the Queen usually plays with the makeup of the eyelids. "Although it usually bets on neutral tones (brown, gray, beige and some reddish) it varies more in tones adapting to each moment," concludes the makeup artist.

Add and follow the Queen and "do not fail her eyelashes, perfectly curled and made up, hinting at a round shape that contrasts with the oval". Pulido believes that he "uses false eyelashes to add intensity in gala acts."

Skin without contouring, Queen Letizia's makeup secret

The makeup artist stresses that "the Queen takes great care of her skin and probably likes to spend a lot of time and pampering on skincare." If the care keeps the face in good condition, it is best not to overload the skin: "These good previous habits make it possible for you to use light and natural bases."

Following this line of naturalness, it does not abuse too much blushes or contouring, although it does 'outline' the face, with sun powder and some rouge, as well as some point of illuminator, in more formal acts.

"It has quite controlled its shine areas, such as forehead or upper lip, thanks to light products and powder finishes, without abusing too much so as not to lose some 'glow' effect," specifies Rebeca Pulido.

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Lips, the final touch of the Queen's makeup

Last but not least, it's the turn of the lips. Although, for example, she never wears a red color (she has done it once in the past, however it has been years since we see a 'rouge' mouth), Pulido considers that "the Queen is quite open when it comes to lip makeup: self-confident, she is not afraid to try very different shades, although brown tones are its most repeated".

Open, without going overboard: the monarch does not fall into the nineties trend of outlining the mouth of a darker tone than the rest, but pencil and lipstick are the same tone.

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