Beauty Blogger Of The Moment: Dulce Candy
The problem with Dulce Tejeda's YouTube channel is that you won't be able to stop watching after just one video. The web-savvy twenty-four-year-old first gained thousands of followers with her adorable—and informative—makeup and hair tutorials, but now chats on camera almost daily about everything from budget shopping hauls to spring fashion trends.
As if DulceCandy87 doesn't have enough videos to keep you entertained for hours, the multitasking beauty maven also mans a blog of the same name, where she posts outfit photos, and has major Twitter presence (with almost 120,000 followers and counting!). From videos to blog posts, tweets to instagrams, Dulce is one girl who's seriously worth following.
1/11Get to know beauty guru Dulce Tejeda in this Q&A.
2/11Why did you initially decide to start a vlog?
I started when I was in the military, as an outlet to feel more feminine—more of a personal choice because I was in uniform. I remember being in Iraq and being stripped away from anything that was feminine, so starting the vlog was really what had me obsessed with beauty and fashion. It started as a hobby and over the years it turned into a career.
What is the story behind your vlog's title?
"Dulce Candy" is my first and middle name. I was named after an anime cartoon from Japan called .
3/11If your vlog had a mission statement, what would it be?
I don't have one written out, but I vlog because I want to inspire other girls. I help them feel better through makeup and fashion.
What do you do when you're not vlogging?
I go to school. I'm in fashion school, trying to attain my Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design.
4/11**What are your personal favorite blogs and vlogs? **
I like Stockholm Street Style because it shows a different side of fashion that I don’t see in the United States. It’s always unexpected. I check that blog every single day and follow it closely.
What type of camera do you use?
I use a Canon 5D Mark 2. I bought it for myself because I wanted a really good camera—I believe the quality of the pictures on a blog or vlog is very important, and I feel like my followers enjoy my blog more when I have good pictures. I try to invest in good equipment.
5/11Any advice for anyone who wants to start her own vlog
My advice is to be yourself and to do it because you love it. When you love it, it'll take off. Add your own personal story, your own personal touches, and try not to incorporate a lot of other people's work in it.
What are the best aspects of running your own blog? What are the hardest aspects?
The best part is that I get to be my own boss and that I get paid to shop, which is really fun! It's a dream job! The hardest part is finding time to do it, because it can be time consuming, especially with everything else going on in my life.
6/11What beauty products can you not live without?
L'Oreal Liquid Line Blast in Black, Nars Blush in Magley, MAC Prolong Wear Foundation, and Rimmel Airy Fairy Lipstick.
How long have you been into makeup?
I've always loved makeup, but when I was younger I couldn't afford it. When I was 18 and had my first job, I earned income and started spending on extra things like makeup and clothes.
7/11Do you prefer drugstore or high end makeup brands?
I like to mix both because a brand that's high-end and expensive doesn't mean it's better than drugstore makeup. I like to find what works best for me.
8/11How would you describe your style?
My style is eclectic because it's always changing. Most of the time it's very feminine and I love glamour. I try out different trends to see what works for me, but I always incorporate my personal touch.
Where are your favorite places to shop?
I love shopping at Zara, H&M, Aldo, Nordstrom, Forever 21, and ASOS.com. I really like ASOS because it's more European, which is hard to find in the US.
9/11If you had a thousand dollars to spend on makeup, what would you buy?
I'd definitely go to MAC and check out the new collection. I'd probably invest in some new makeup brushes as well. I'd splurge on some Tom Ford lipsticks—they're so expensive but completely worth it! There are so many things I'd want to buy, I can't just name them all!
10/11What's your daily makeup routine?
In the morning I wash my face with Cetaphil cleanser, and I also use the brand's facial moisturizer. I also use the MAC Prolong Wear foundation so it can last me all day. Then I use the L'Oreal Liquid Line Blast on my eyes and Urban Decay mascara. I'll usually add Madley Blush by Nars and my EOS lip balm and I head out the door!
What's in your travel beauty bag?
I have Yes to Carrots make-up removing wipes, Moroccan oil, Aveda's intense moisturizing mask, and Urban Decay's setting spray.
11/11Who is your makeup inspiration?
I like Gwen Stefani because she looks really good in red lipstick, and she never over does it with make-up. She does a great job at balancing bold eyes with soft lips and vice versa.
What's your most memorable makeup faux pas?
When I was in ninth grade I wore bright pink eye shadow, or I'd match all of my eye shadow colors to what I was wearing. For example, if I was wearing a bright green top, I would match it to a bright green eye shadow—it was so embarrassing and tacky!
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