Next Gen
The actor and Armani Beauty muse shares her beauty secrets.
Isabela Merced is gliding through an LA photo studio like a Broadway dancer having a main character moment onstage.
A few moments later, just as swiftly, shes swathed in a fluffy robe and whisked away.
she calls out, leaving palpable energy in her wake.
Beyond her acting prowess, Merced has the markings of a burgeoning beauty icon.
I was like, What?
And he’s like, Its all about your face.
She laughs, pulling her hair back into a ponytail to demonstrate.
Sure enough, her cheekbones instantly command attention; in TikTok speak, Mercedsface card never declines.
Merced credits her longtime makeup artist,Allan Avedano, with her comfort for experimentation.
How would you describe your current beauty aesthetic?
Im really inspired by the 90s models and their monochromatic looks.
I loved TLC, J.Lo, Salma Hayek… all of them inspire me.
Usually theres a brown lip involved in my look, but I also love ared lipwith a subtle eye.
But I never leave the house without my eyebrows done.
Whats your brow secret?
I just dont get myeyebrowsdone.
I dont get them threaded.
I dont get them waxed.
I just tweeze them myself if I ever see a stray hair.
I like to keep them thick.
I use a brow glue to keep them in place or Ill even use hair gel.
What products do you use for a brown lip?
Sometimes Ill use my own brown eyeliner to line my lips.
And then on top, Im using Armani BeautysLip Powerin shade 201. it’s possible for you to even use it as a blush.
Im all about versatility.
What other makeup products do you swear by?
I use Armani BeautyFluid Sheeron my cheeks and as a highlight, but also on my eyes.
it’s possible for you to pretty much use it anywhere.
I also use theLuminous Silk Foundationin a darker shade as a cream contour.
Do you have any beauty tips for traveling?
The more hydration, the better!
Ive been trying the ones Cami [Mendes] sent me fromLoops theyre amazing.
Any under-$20 products you always have on hand?
I loveLucas Papaw Ointment.
I just lather it on.
As a period film,Rosalinehad some pretty incredible beauty and fashion moments.
Did you learn any on-set beauty secrets while filming?
So when we were doing hair and makeup, I didnt understand any of what they were saying.
But I was just watching and learning as much as I could.
The blush placement was different.
The contour was different.
The eyes, they had to ensure looked as round as possible.
That was really fun for me.
What are three things that are in for you in 2023?
I would say whats in is being comfortable, no matter the trends.
I dont like to follow TikTok trends.
I love fake piercings right now fake septum, fake ear cuffs.
And I love a monochromatic look.
Its very satisfying to the eye.
Whats out for you personally in 2023?
Im leaving the victim mentality behind in 2022.
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